Tuesday - start with the Opera House, end with the Bridge Climb

It's been a pretty full day, and it's not over yet! I gave into the jetlag last night around 9 PM and slept until 7 or so. This morning I walked through Hyde Park (right near my hotel) to the harbor, and my first stop was the Sydney Opera House. Last night I bought a ticket for "The Creation" on Wednesday, but I also wanted to do the Opera House tour. It was fascinating! And the concert hall is GORGEOUS. I really look forward to hearing the concert tomorrow night.

After the tour I walked around the harbor and decided to have lunch at one of those overpriced touristy places with a great view of the Opera House and water. So I didn't mind that it was touristy! (I had my Kindle along so I started reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.")

After lunch I walked around the area called "The Rocks," eventually ending up at the base of the Harbor Bridge. I had decided in advance that I wanted to do the Bridge Climb, which goes along the top arch of the bridge, so I signed up to do that tonight at 7:15. It takes 3 1/2 hours, so I hope I can stay awake! (Someone on the plane recommended that I do it at night.)

After that I walked up to the lookout at the top of one of the pylons supporting the bridge. Very neat! (And windy.) Then I wandered around a little more, visited the Museum of Contemporary Art and bought some earrings at a store that has the work of local artists.

Now I'm just taking a little break to prepare for my exciting evening! I'm really looking forward to climbing the bridge. I think it will be a rush!