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Sydney: The Rocks and a Stroll


This is a clip of strolling in Sydney on the first night, we were in awe very pretty city with amazing harbor views and a fusion of the US, some parts look like Manhattan, Australia and the UK. Beautiful old buildings are mixed with the new. Today we visited The Rocks the original settlement in the late 1700's early 1800's looks very much like London. They have a fun market on the weekend, and its very much the cool place to be. 


However 3 days is enough here its super overpriced we payed $4.50 for a coffee and $9.50 for a simple ham sandwich today. A trip to a grocery store later I think he he. While I highly recommend a visit to Sydney its stunning its almost impossible to live in the city center. Most folks commute 1-2 hours into the city on public transport. For a moment we were wowed and hubby even said lets look for work and live here for a couple of years then today we got back to reality and decided best to live in our medium sized town in the US with a normal cost of living! and just visit!






Great place for coffee -

Barcycle Vittoria Coffee 
Dawes Point, Walsh wharf the old wool loading docks, beautiful area looking at the boats and million dollar plus apartments, lovely owner from Italy and a cyclist and coffee is only $2.50 a bargain here!

Tomorrow I am going to meet the lovely Sheh from Cook Republic a Food blogger here, can't wait!


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  1. Angie's RecipesApril 2, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    You make me want to visit OZ!

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  2. Belinda @zomppaApril 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    So glad you are having fun!

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  3. SwathiApril 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    That expensive, we need to make more money to visit there.

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  4. chow and chatterApril 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Angie you would enjoy it :-) been a fun couple of weeks here
    Belinda thanks we need to meet sometime on my return come over
    Swathi yep but still worth it

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  5. LorraineApril 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I would love to see Sydney. It looks really nice. Wow, I cannot believe how expensive the sandwich was...yikes! I find that is the case lately everywhere I travel. Thanks for sharing your trip with us:)

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  6. KimApril 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Rebecca- Thanks so much for sharing the market with us. What a beautiful little neighborhood. Have lots of fun!

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  7. RitaApril 3, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    You know how I love markets! sounds like fun, but so nice to return to the real lfe; got back home anfew day ago and thrilled; enjoy and keep us posted.
    Rita

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  8. DeniseApril 3, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    What a GREAT trip!! I'm enjoying following along via Facebook with all the great pics you're posting. Thanks for sharing!!

    Denise @ Creative Kitchen

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  9. VictoriaApril 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Wow, I'd really love to go to Sydney, but I'm sorry it's so expensive. I guess I figured. But you're on vacation, so make the best of it :)

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  10. Sushma MallyaApril 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I have been to Sydney before with my parents long back ...it was absolutely amazing...loved it!

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  11. chow and chatterApril 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    thanks all love you all great to have you travel with me hugs

    Rebecca

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  12. BarbaraApril 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I've never been to Sydney, but have heard wonderful things about it AND the food!
    Loved your walking tour, Rebecca!

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  13. Kristen (swanky dietitian)April 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    My boss went to Sydney and showed us all her pictures. I was so jealous!
    I want to visit so badly!!

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  14. EricaApril 4, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I would love to go!!!

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  15. LoriApril 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I would love to go there. My husband would like to move there as well- it is just so far from home. Hard to leave family and friends.

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  16. RozApril 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Rebecca, thanks SO much for sharing these wonderful videos and photos of your adventure down under. So interesting, and definitely makes me want to get myself down there at some point. Keep safe down there

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  17. SutapaApril 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    It's great to see that you are enjoying your trip!

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  18. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Your trip looks like so much fun! Sydney is my absolute fav in Australia!

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  19. JulianaApril 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wow Rebecca, it sure seems that you had a great time :-)

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  20. Sippity SupApril 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I am currently in Costa Rica reading about a British woman who lives in America but is visiting Australia! Don't you love blogs.? GREG

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  21. khairulApril 6, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    nice.. i wanna visit there...

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  22. LaurenApril 6, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    seems as though you are having a great trip, how long are you away?

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  23. MelindaRDApril 6, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Glad you are enjoying the trip, but it sucks that things are so pricey. Have a safe trip home.

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  24. Nutmeg NannyApril 6, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    It looks amazing! I love the clash of new and old...:)

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  25. Tanvi@Sinfully SpicyApril 7, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Someone's having a really nice time.Thanks for this virtual tour Rebecca.Tk care and come back safe.

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  26. chow and chatterApril 7, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    thanks again all for joining me now in New Zealand home at the weekend hugs

    Rebecca

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  27. Suman SinghApril 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Wow..Looks like you having a great trip..

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  28. Maris (In Good Taste)April 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I have never been. Thanks for bringing it to me!

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  29. Magic of SpiceApril 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I would love to visit markets in different places, wonderful...

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  30. chow and chatterApril 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    thanks again all for joining me loved to have you with me hugs Rebecca

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  31. shazApril 13, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Glad you enjoyed the visit, I love the rocks. You hit the nail on the head, the cost of living is pretty high, especially in the city. But we love it though, couldn't imagine living anywhere else (but we're biased cos we live in a beach side suburb).

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