Half or Whole?

Today was our first day in Sydney. We arrived here around 8 in the morning only to find that our baggage was not flying with us. But we kept up positive attitudes and hopped in the waiting bus to see this city we traveled 60 hours to get to.

Featherdale Park was the first stop. Koalas and kangaroos galore!!! And that is not an exaggeration. I cannot tell you how amazingly charming and gentle these little guys are. I even made friends with an albino kangaroo. I got him to hop next to me as I jogged. I guess I have a way with animals down under.

The cutest surprise was three little dingo puppies chewing everything they could get a hold of.

Everything here is so different and yet not really different at all. Kookaburras are all over the place and it is their song that wakes you in the morning.

After Featherdale Park we headed out to Fairfax View Point. There was a nature trail that continued for some time. I guess we didn't really care about that, just the viewing spot and we stopped there to take it all in. Looking down at the ocean below made me wish I could just jump right in. Of course, common sense stopped me as I kept thinking that almost every thing in Australia is deadly, especially in the water!

Before we made our way from Featherdale to Fairfax, we stopped for a bite to eat in Manly. Of course, bathroom breaks are a must (they are referred to as toilets here, not bathrooms). Katie and I left together to relieve ourselves. As I walked out of the stall we made eye contact and started laughing. Neither one of us knew how to flush the toilet. There were a couple circles on the way above it...but they didn't do anything...and there was no flusher.

Apparently, here in Australia, you have two choices: half flush or whole flush (specifically designated for 1 or 2). There are circles on the walls to be pressed. We found this out later, of course, long after we walked away from our unflushed toilets.

After Fairfax, we caught the ferry across the sea to the train station and made our way to the dorms for the night. I'm pretty sure I fell asleep at 6pm and didn't wake again til 6 in the morning. The rest was well deserved!