A Little Bit about Where I am Going

Sydney, Australia

From the Circular Quay all of Sydney is open to you. This is also the terminus or access point for at least six different forms of transportation: bus, taxi, ferry, water taxi, hydrofoil and rail. All that and you can walk to enough sights to fill a week, much less a port call. Besides the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge (if you wish to climb it, bypass that Bloody Mary; they require a breathalyzer test before letting you make the trek), take a stroll over to The Rocks. This used to be the hardy seamen's hangout but is now your destination for the typical Aussie pub experience, rubbing elbows with your typical freewheeling locals without getting too far from trendy T-shirt, jewelry and souvenir shops.Maximize your exposure to the wide range of unusual Aussie wildlife cuddling kangaroos and koalas at the Taronga Zoo, or any of the open wild animal preserves that proliferate in Sydney's environs.


Melbourne, Australia

A fabulous thriving city, Melbourne, founded in the mid-19th century, reflects both a Western heritage (primarily in its Victorian architecture) and an Eastern sensibility (the city is rife with lush gardens and parks). Melbourne, which is actually the country's business center, is currently in the midst of a redevelopment boom which is vastly improving the city. Plus, it's got lots of great ethnic neighborhoods to explore. It's a fabulous blend of old and traditional and new and hip.

Hobart, Tasmania,

AustraliaAustralia's second oldest city (after Sydney) offers a glimpse into the country's past of penal colonies and rough-and-tumble seaports.