Waiting for our flight to Sydney in the Plumeria Lounge - Hawaiian Airlines
Waiting for our flight to Sydney in the Plumeria Lounge - Hawaiian Airlines
Protesters on the street in Sydney
Protesters on the street in Sydney
Lobby of the Four Seasons Sydney
Lobby of the Four Seasons Sydney
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Tank Stream Fountain
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Sails of the Syndey Opera House
Sails of the Syndey Opera House
The current theme of the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney was carnivorous plants
The current theme of the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney was carnivorous plants
The current theme of the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney was carnivorous plants
The current theme of the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney was carnivorous plants
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Ducks in the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Ducks in the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Ducks in the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Ducks in the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
Small statue of koala along the path at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
View of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney from the Sydney Opera House
View of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney from the Sydney Opera House
Torch lily (Kniphofia)
Torch lily (Kniphofia)
Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Statue of a horse in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney
Statue of a horse in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney
White Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia alba) or White Christmas
White Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia alba) or White Christmas
Magnolia blossom with bee
Magnolia blossom with bee
Sydney Jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) blooming in the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) blooming in the Royal Botanic Gardens
Lily of the Nile (Amaryllidaceae)
Lily of the Nile (Amaryllidaceae)
Acanthus mollis (Oyster Plant)
Acanthus mollis (Oyster Plant)
Sydney Harbor Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Harbor Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Harbor Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney Harbor Bridge from the Royal Botanic Gardens
Mrs. Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales.
Mrs. Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales.
Cockatoo in the park
Cockatoo in the park
The city of Sydney from the Royal Botanic Garden.
The city of Sydney from the Royal Botanic Garden.
The city of Sydney from the Royal Botanic Garden.
The city of Sydney from the Royal Botanic Garden.
Interior view of our room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney
Interior view of our room at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney
Logo of the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney
Logo of the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney
Susan in the Four Seasons Sydney lobby
Susan in the Four Seasons Sydney lobby
Selfie in the Motown Restaurant, Sydney
Selfie in the Motown Restaurant, Sydney
Selfie with the Sydney Harbor Bridge in the background
Selfie with the Sydney Harbor Bridge in the background
Selfie with the Sydney Opera House in the background
Selfie with the Sydney Opera House in the background
Selfie with the Sydney Opera House in the background
Selfie with the Sydney Opera House in the background
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Enjoying some down time at the Sydney Opera House restaurant
Sign pointing to "Nurses Walk" at Sydney harbor
Sign pointing to "Nurses Walk" at Sydney harbor
Plaque commorating the location of the first general hospital in Australia
Plaque commorating the location of the first general hospital in Australia
Starbucks inside a very lovely old building at Synedy harbor
Starbucks inside a very lovely old building at Synedy harbor
Sydney Harbor bridge shrouded in smoke from wildfires
Sydney Harbor bridge shrouded in smoke from wildfires
View of Sydney Harbor and Bridge shrouded in smoke from the massive wildfires occurring in Australia at the time of our visit
View of Sydney Harbor and Bridge shrouded in smoke from the massive wildfires occurring in Australia at the time of our visit
Four Seasons Hotel lobby
Four Seasons Hotel lobby
Levetating performer on the Circular Quay in Sydney
Levetating performer on the Circular Quay in Sydney
The name ‘Jack in the Box’ was already in use in Australia, so down under the restraunts are called ‘Hungry Jacks’.
The name ‘Jack in the Box’ was already in use in Australia, so down under the restraunts are called ‘Hungry Jacks’.
Christmas tree being erected in Sydney
Christmas tree being erected in Sydney
Christmas tree being erected in Sydney
Christmas tree being erected in Sydney
The Ruby Princess tied up at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbor. We will be boarding soon.
The Ruby Princess tied up at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbor. We will be boarding soon.
Selfie in front of the Ruby Princess tied up at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbor. We will be boarding soon.
Selfie in front of the Ruby Princess tied up at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbor. We will be boarding soon.
Sydney Opera House from the Ruby Princess
Sydney Opera House from the Ruby Princess
View of Sydney Opera House from the buffet area, deck 15, of Ruby Princess.
View of Sydney Opera House from the buffet area, deck 15, of Ruby Princess.
Photos below were taken on 4 December when we returned to Sydney after our cruise around New Zealand
Sydney Opera House from ship’s balcony entering Sydney harbor at sunrise.
Sydney Opera House from ship’s balcony entering Sydney harbor at sunrise.
Fort Denison, Sydney, Australia
Fort Denison, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Susan overlooking entrance to Sydney Harbor from Manly to Bondi Beach walk
Susan overlooking entrance to Sydney Harbor from Manly to Bondi Beach walk
Wayne overlooking entrance to Sydney Harbor from Manly to Bondi Beach walk
Wayne overlooking entrance to Sydney Harbor from Manly to Bondi Beach walk
Macquarie Lighthouse
Macquarie Lighthouse
The Grumpy Baker
The Grumpy Baker
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach
The Sydney airport was so shrouded in smoke at 2 PM that I was concerned that we would not be able to take off. Lucky for us it did clear enough for us to leave. The flight from the night before was unable to depart until the next morning.
The Sydney airport was so shrouded in smoke at 2 PM that I was concerned that we would not be able to take off. Lucky for us it did clear enough for us to leave. The flight from the night before was unable to depart until the next morning.

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