LAST DAY IN SYDNEY

We greeted  a beautiful sunny summer day on our last day in Sydney.  We had planned on visiting the Botanic Gardens and for my birthday Cliff was taking me to "Jersey Boys" which I have wanted to see for quite some time.
We started mid-morning by riding the monorail which I am sure is for tourists as it doesn't go far.  It was such fun to be over the streets and see the city from another perspective.

For my birthday Cliff took me to see Jersey Boys and WOW what a show.  I don't think Broadway could have done it any better.  The lead was MAGNIFICENT.  The theater was packed and my seat mate asked why Americans came all the way to Australia to see an American production.  Good question!

We leave with so many wonderful memories.    I don't believe I could have scripted a better adventure.  We saw so much, talked to so many wonderful people and immensely enjoyed the experience.  Our friends "Down Under" were so gracious and interested in all things American.

We were devastated for New Zealand and our friends the Smiths and all the people we came into contact with in our walks around Christchurch.    We felt so fortunate to have seen Christchurch and to experience all of our journey through  the North and South Islands.  From our perspective nothing could have been better.

The two earthquakes in this part of the world make us anxious to be back in Virginia on terra firma.
As they say in Australia  no worries and see ya later!