From Melbourne we cruised up the coast through Wollongong and Sydney. We did the whole trip by train, which was scenic and relaxing. Wollongong is a beach college town reminiscient of my alma mater Santa Cruz.

We couchsurfed with some students there which was nice – family style meals every night. We went out dancing and even learned some acro yoga one early morning by the beach!

Sydney was special because we got to stay with my cousin’s friend Karen in her spiffy apartment at Bondi Junction. We had a few pleasant days exploring the waterfront, Botanic Gardens, and Opera House.

Side view of Opera House

Under the bridge

Opera house from the bridge (we walked across!)

These love locks are a trend in Australia, they had some in Melbourne too

We did some drawings of it 🙂

Held a wombat! downtown Sydney

Tasmanian devil

Sailing!

Sooo cuuuute. They must have drugged it…

What is this? I forget, lol.

Waterfront busker

Bondi Beach

Karen, thanks for hosting us!

Biking and Gardening

Acro yoga on the beach!

not sure what building this is, but love it!