We'd had a nice, lazy day in Sydney that was followed by one of those "to die for" sunsets and sail-aways. As mentioned before, it was a "turn day", a day when one voyage ends and another begins. We now have part 1 of our journey complete, 3 more to go!
We were down in the Horizon Lounge listening to members of the new Regent Signature Orchestra (the Orchestra changed members in Sydney) play their first set on this cruise. When they finished, it was just about time to cast off so, back to the cabin we went to get cameras and change clothes. The sunset through the sheers from our cabin was gorgeous!
Back up on deck 12, the top deck, we have now cast off, turned around and are headed for the Harbor bridge then on out to sea. This area that is now a parking lot with tents for terminal buildings is being built up as a regular cruise terminal. Word is it will open later this year (2013). Maybe the Australians are more industrious. It would take 4-5 years in the US!
Passing Luna Park just before we turn nose in toward the bridge. Developers had wanted to destroy the park back in the 90's, however, locals protested so strongly, the government passed a act protecting it. It and Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen are the only two parks in the world protected by law.
Lots of folks lining the railings as we head toward the bridge.
Folks on the sunset bridge climb wave to us as we pass under! We talked about making the climb, however, when we learned we couldn't take cameras, we declined. That's our excuse and we're sticking to it! <wink>
Passing Circular Key, the city center port for the hundreds of Ferries and tour boats.
And the famed Sydney Opera House!
So long to a beautiful city on a beautiful night, perhaps we shall pass this way again.
Headed on out to sea, the breezes were warm, the moon was beautiful. It would have been a beautiful night to sleep on deck.
But, that was not to happen, so off to dinner we went. It was nice to not have to spend the evening unpacking and finding a place for everything like the folks who had boarded in Sydney!
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