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"Sydney - Place of my birth and youth. " a Sydney Travel Page by unravelau

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Look at it this way then.


Real Name: Carole
Lives In: Coffs Harbour, AU
Member Since: Jun 22, 2002
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Sydney - Place of my birth and youth.

by unravelau - last update: Mar 30, 2007

Wonderful City - Great people -

The changing face of the city March, 07
There is so much to do in Sydney and surrounding townships that it can be difficult to just pick one or two. For instance I was told just the other day that the Archibald prize paintings were on show at the NSW Art Gallery, so being in the city, I detoured there and enjoyed looking for a couple of hours. Just wonderful. There is also an interesting museum, which in one part of my youth I visited almost daily........ maybe this is where I got my interest in old stuff from.

Central station is unique too. For many years as you approached (by train) and on the left hand side their was an ad for pre packed bread. It said (and it has always stuck in my mind) "What you eat to-day, walks and talks to-morrow".
Anzac bridge, Sydney, NSW.

Sydney to share

Have many photos to share of Sydney since my November 2003 trip that I thought that I might change the lead photo periodically.

This was taken on the Anzac Bridge which is close by the Sydney Fish Markets and in view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Circular Quay (A MYSTERY SOLVED)

SEE BELOW FOR MAGIC SILVER ROSE UPDATE
Circular Quay, while not a train terminus, there is a station here as well as ferry and bus station. There has been some talk as to why is the Circular Quay so named and I don't know the reason -- someone else out there might know. As you leave the quay by ferry (see picture) you do get a little bit of a semi circle feel though.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE
THANK YOU MAGIC SILVER ROSE
who just visited my page and solved the mystery. She said:-
Circular Quay used 2 b called Semi-Circular Quay, because it was, they reclaimed land & there is now dated marks on the pavement showing previous levels. guess they just shortened the name as usual.
THANK YOU
Ferrying away from Circular Quay.

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Pros:"Sydney Harbour is a glorious place. It is always busy with all manner of craft sailing around, day and night."
Cons:"Can't find any"
In A Nutshell:"A wonderful place to visit and a great place to live."
unravelau's Sydney Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Restaurants
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 15 - Photos: 14
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 10
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
General Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3

unravelau's Sydney Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Unforgettable- 6
Around and about the Opera House SydneyNovember, 2003 6
Postcards from the distant past.- 5
George, the Goldminer in Coffs Harbour had this- 1
Sydney coastline of yesteryear- 6

Comments for unravelau about Sydney
aussirose Sat May 30, 2009 00:12 UTC
 Fabulous pages Carole!! Brought back great memories :o) I love your beach shots & the golf course :o) Hugs xx
jumpingnorman Sun Oct 19, 2008 20:00 UTC
 yes that's a very beautiful flower in Sydney! The skyline is also awesome and the people nice. Have a nice day in Australia and you can have another birthday wish! :jumpingnorman
matt10gonzalez Wed Oct 31, 2007 02:44 UTC
 Hi Carole! Wow...a very belated happy birthday! How was your halloween? You know? I dress up as a witch for halloween with flowers and doggies! I wanna touch the crocodiles in the zoo!
tiabunna Sat Oct 27, 2007 09:54 UTC
 Thanks Carole, you've reminded me that it's time I revisited Sydney! Some lovely places around there.
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