Sydney Day 3

We had been told by several Syndeysiders (as they are known) to visit their wonderful zoo which is located across the harbor.  To reach the zoo, we hopped on a ferry and 12 minutes later we arrived.  It is indeed a worthwhile visit as it sits high on the hill with wonderful views of the harbor.  The habitat for the animals is the best we have seen .  The best picture is the tiger.  He was pacing back and forth right in front of the glass, which was explained as his behavior when getting ready to change shifts with the one other tiger.  The most alarming thing we learned is the  huge threat to all the endangered species.

Such a gorgeous animal

View from the zoo back to the harbor

The evening ended with a beautiful dinner at the Sydney Opera in their beautiful restaurant Guillaume at Bennelong

The end to a wonderful  day!

After dinner we walked around the harbor that was teeming with revelers and activity.  What an alive city!

A post script - We watched the earthquake in Japan live on CNN.  When we turned in late in the evening of 11 March, the news was reporting that entire islands in the Pacific could be swallowed by the tsunami.  What fear.  I slept with extreme worry for my niece Shelley and her family in Waikiki.  Fortunately this morning there isn't much news of Hawaii so have to believe it is OK.  We fly into Honolulu on the 14th.  Can't believe the disasters that have struck while we are in this part of the world.