Some wonderful homes in the waters edge in Sydney Harbour.
Hello Everyone,
I do hope you enjoy these photographs of our sail out from Sydney last Wednesday evening - 24 February 2010. Sailing in and out of Sydney is something that just has to be on your list of things to do - unless of course you have already done it!
For more Sydney Harbour experiences you can always go back to 'older posts' on this blog to the 20 to 24 February 2009 when I shared some spectacular photographs of Arcadia arriving in Sydney and also of Arcadia all lit up at night in the harbour. You can also watch a video of her arrival here.
Arcadia maneuvering out of the Circular Quay berth.
Farewell to Sydney Opera House..............being a Wednesday there were not huge crowds around, as would be the case if it were the weekend.........the world over people have their work to do!
A good view of the Financial district.
The Oversea Passengers Terminal where we were berthed.
An imposing sandstone mansion surrounded by one of the oldest gardens in Australia. 
The Governor's Residence.
Lots of interesting Catamarans around in the harbour to wave us farewell.
A retreat with a difference..........an impressive 18th century fort once used to isolate convicts.
Worth booking a balcony cabin just to snap the views!
When will I see you again.........?
On our way.........................
Sydney-siders love their sailing...............
Sailing our towards the heads at Port Jackson.
A last look at the Sydney skyline..........................
Almost at the Heads............
Port Jackson.
Sailing out into the open sea......................Did you know that the recorded European discovery of this area was made by Captain Cook in 1770, although Australia's Aboriginal people had inhabited the Continent for millennial, and settled by the convict First Fleet 18 years later. Now with a population nearing four million Sydney is Australia's largest and oldest City. One thing is for sure - I hope it is not too long before I can return to Sydney. There is a 'new world' optimism here!
Best wishes,
James.
The Phantom of the Opera is here.
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4 comments:
That looks very enjoyable and I look forward to experiencing it for myself next year - hopefully!
I think you're on your long stretch of sea days now before Borneo - and then us! I hope you're getting good weather,calm seas and no evidence of thw Tsunamis that seem to be everywhere just now.
See you soon.
Gill
Hi James,
Good evening to you, and all on Arcadia, hope you are having fair seas as you travel northwards.
We stopped over at Kota Kinabalu on our way to Cebu this time only at the airport, but as you fly in the seas are very clear and Azure. Kota is a popular place in the last 10 years or so with Australians as it is one of the gateways to Borneo.
Take care looking forward to more updates to come.
Regards to all on Arcadia
Geoff Witts Perth
Don't want to wish my life away but roll on february 2011 when we will be joining Arcadia in Sydney.
Sharon L
Help for 2 ex-cruise ship employees!!
Hello James,
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