Saturday 24 February: the end

An early start to pack and check out. Storing our bags we walk to the Royal Botanical Gardens. It is hot and humid and we start to sweat early on! Impressive trees with massive gnarled trunks, palm trees, bamboos and exotic plants. Views back to the opera house and the harbour bridge. Then a coffee before exploring the Museum of Contempory Art which was surprisingly enjoyable. A final beer (Fat Yak) on the rooftop terrace of the Glenmore Hotel before taxis to the airport. This really has been the trip of the lifetime with such a variety of activities and scenery and the very special bonus of spending quality time with our lovely Ellie.