The Harbor area of Syndey is right outside our doorstep so it made sense to explore that first. You can see the Marriott in the back left of this picture.There is so much to see, we can't take it in on our first day. But here's our best shot. 
The next picture shows the mix of old and new architecture that helps make this area so interesting. And it's colorful; with things like this outdoor flower shop (lucky to find it because it's Valentine's Day)
We did a double-take as we walked along the harbor. How often do you see 200 people come running by in their underwear. Turns out it's a charity run for an organization fighting children's diseases. Those crazy Aussies.
It's also the Chinese New Year. So to celebrate they set up these Chinese Soldiers (like the famous sTerra Cotta soldiers) with the Opera House in the background. Just like Hawaii, there's no shortage of tourists from the Orient.
There's so much going on in the Harbor itself. It's the busiest body of water I have ever seen, There are ferries to places we haven't explored; jet boats with passengers in raingear; and the odd 3 masted schooner coming under the bridge. It also looks like they moor a different cruise there every day.
We completed our day by walking out to the Opera House itself. Along the way there were great eateries and various performers, like this guy playing his big digereridoo..
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