Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1226 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) It's dawned on my in my near sleep that I've not posted the pics of the Opera House tour which was the first thing I did after breakfast. The Ibis posted earlier were on the walk to the OH. How the OPT looks without a ship in town We are kitted out with headphones and receivers Our guide there are multiple performance venues Edited March 28, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1227 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We are shown a film about the construction of the OH. The architect Jørn Utzon who was very specific about what he wanted to achieve but how to achieve it was to prove quite daunting How he designed the 'sails' He was eventually 'retired' from the task and others took over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1228 Share Posted March 28, 2016 20th October 1973 The Manly Ferry heading out I love the feeling of going somewhere normally inaccessible by this route The colour is deep purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1229 Share Posted March 28, 2016 "Have you ever been on the bridge of a ship?"( ;) ) asks our guide..... the glass has been angled similarly to prevent reflection interference..... and takes months to clean.... and is layered finely with gold which gives its sheen We are advised that if any rehearsal is taking place we may not pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1230 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) The Concert Hall Baroque in style this is the largest organ of its type ever built with over 10,000 pipes. Heading out, the walls are cool to the touch Edited March 28, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1231 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The ceramic roof tiles are incredibly special and very expensive. Over 1 million of them. Water rolls over the tiles and is carried away through the gaps in the paving The Dame Joan Sutherland theatre. I posted a pic of the stage previously..... the pic I took today is not postable (I don't think that's a word) The set has been removed and all we had was an empty stage. This is the orchestra pit. It is covered with netting following an incident involving live chickens on stage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1232 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I love this idea Now the best bit of my day..... heading out to Dee Why, Avalon and Manly Could not ask for finer guides There is a yacht sailing through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1233 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Love those colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1234 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Manly to the left..... Sydney to the right..... this is the channel through which we would have sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1235 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We head to Manly to look for a cover for my phone, you know I'm going to need one sooner rather than later. This Dee Why, a resort with cafes and restaurants on the sea front. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1236 Share Posted March 28, 2016 This is why my friend booked a table here. She's like that.... so thoughtful x Chocolate milkshake...... that's one generous portion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1237 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Avalon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1238 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Lion Island Nature Reserve.... they have Little Penguins here..... the guys I met in Akaroa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1239 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Remember 'Finding Nemo'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1240 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) The National Park is an amazing resource right on Sydney's doorstep We head back to Manly and the heavens opened..... we took the ferry back to Sydney. The end of a perfect day. Thanks Valerie and Ian x Edited March 28, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1241 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I take an early cab to the airport; I leave one case at the left luggage. Have decided just for today to take all the pics with my new mobile phone. Simple airline fare..... there are also items to purchase The scenery begins to change quite dramatically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1242 Share Posted March 28, 2016 It really is red out there The airport One carousel Transport to the resort is complimentary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1243 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My first glimpse of Uluru My room at the Desert Gardens Hotel. Garden View. This, in the wardrobe, has me a bit perturbed The museum and theatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1244 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Desert Gardens Hotel entrance Town Square and environs There are shops, dining venues, hairdressers, Tourist Information and a supermarket here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1245 Share Posted March 28, 2016 There is a regular free shuttle bus that tours the resort at 15 minute intervals. Much relied upon in the intense heat. A notice like this is posted daily This hotel is beautifully laid out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1246 Share Posted March 28, 2016 There are self catering apartments The Sails in the Desert Hotel is their equivalent of 5 star accommodation I meet up with an American friend met on Rhapsody and we dine at the bar here. Gluten Free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1247 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Heading to the helicopter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1248 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I believe Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge stayed at the resort below two years ago I am truly amazed at how green it is here..... so many images of Uluru make it seem bleak and barren. This is the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1249 Share Posted March 28, 2016 We're heading now to Kata TJuta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2016 Author #1250 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The Pitjantjatjara name Kata Tjuta means 'many heads'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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