A nice girl from Sydney who had been following our travel blog emailed and asked if we wanted to meet up once we got to Sydney. There was no chance we'd pass up meeting with an Aussie local.
We decided Many Wharf would be a fun spot to meet since we'd have to take a ferry across scenic Sydney Harbour to get there. We hit it off with Gemma and her husband Andrew right off the bat. They are such a nice, creative, free-spirited couple who lives for adventure. They were getting ready to take off on their own 4 month travels at the time, and I have loved following their trip on Gemma's own blog since then (they hit a bunch of countries we missed and are excellent photographers, so it would be worth your while to check it out)! Making friends around the world is one of the coolest things about traveling.
It was an overcast and rainy day in Manly Wharf, but the water was still full of surfers and the cafes on the waterfront were still serving hot coffee. It was such a lovely afternoon spent with good people.
- Julia
The first handful of photos were taken from the ferry as we went across the Harbour.
Our new friends, Gemma and Andrew.
that is so cool. I love meeting people when traveling as well. Great shot of the opera house, sail boats and surfers!
ReplyDeleteFunny how they both have the same t-shirt :)
ReplyDeleteAll great pictures! Sydney looks nice (even with a grey sky)
how fun that you guys got to meet up!
ReplyDeleteJulia, how is it that you refrained from buying authentic things on your travels? I would go simply mad.
ReplyDeleteNatalya - I had no choice... I didn't have any spare room in my bags! I kept reminding myself I'd be back someday.
DeleteWe accidentally took the ferry right before sundown and spent the whole sender on the water. Best mistake of my life.
ReplyDeleteKamille - "Best mistake of my life"... love when that happens!
Deletethanks for the lovely words! miss you two x
ReplyDeletegemma - Miss you! Wish you guys weren't so far. We need more friends like you two.
Deletei loved manly! the way the whole area is structured is great...so open and decorative. i remember eating at the max brenner before taking the ferry =) did you also get to go to bondi beach? that was the best swimming area i found when i visited (pacific water is cold!).
ReplyDeleteSandra S. - Yes, we visited Bondi Beach, but it was much too cold to swim. It was beautiful, though!
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