Our time in Australia was short since I really wanted to focus on New Zealand. On Thursday we went to Featherdale Wildlife Park where we could pet koalas, feed kangaroos, and see all the other native animals (I also love tasmanian devils). After that we had a quick boomerang throwing lesson, and then headed to the Blue Mountains.

The Blue Mountains offered beautiful views. We took a steep gondola down a valley where we saw some old mine fields. We then took the steepest railroad in the world back up, a crazy 52 degree angle. You seriously had to hold on tight since there were no seat belts of other restraints.

That evening we went to Manly Beach by ferry for some fish and chips.

Friday we went to Bondi Beach, the most famous beach in Sydney. We saw Sculpture by the Sea: there were pieces of art all along a beautiful coastal walk. We had lunch at Icebergs, a club restaurant with a view of the entire beach.

Friday night we went to the suburbs of Sydney to see family friends we hadn't seen in 17 years! After a great home cooked dinner, I went to a club with Ashley. It was great to see what Sydney night life is like.

Saturday morning, off to New Zealand!

Update The car I thought was a Peugot was actually a Holden. Two other cars I love here are the BMW 1 series (coming soon to the US) and the Mazda 2.