Dec 30 : Sydney

Today we got up and ran from Darling Harbour along the water under the Harbour Bridge over to the Opera House. +Jill ran all the way back while I stopped at a good spot on the Circular Quay and walked back through town. I've gotta save the legs for all the walking we keep doing.

Speaking of walking, we hopped on a ferry to Manly to go in the Pacific Ocean AND to walk (a long way)... During the journey over there, I finally learned on day 5 that an Americano espresso is called a Long Black here. FYI to those of you that make your way down under. Also on the way to the beach, we stopped at Max Brenner so I could indulge in something chocolate. And it was good.

The ocean was cold so it took me a while to get in but once I did I enjoyed it. The waves weren't good enough to body surf but I got in and experienced the Pacific Ocean from the other side. Jill took photos.

Then came the walk. Very long walk... We walked 8 miles (10 total today) in a round trip from Manly Beach to North Head (in Sydney Harbour National Park) and back to the ferry. It was gorgeous. Add this to our run today though and my feet are aching. And Jill is the one with the bloody toe (not me) !!!

Jill surprised me for dinner. She found a good Ethiopian restaurant but didn't tell me where we were going until we arrived at the place. We got a bunch of stuff on a shared plate of injera and it was all good. The proprietor was funny but also a good cook so it was a great meal. He also roasted coffee beans right there so I had to have some of that at the end. Best coffee yet in Sydney. Leave it to Jill.

Long & tiring day but also overflowing with memories.