Getting around Sydney

Introduction:

In Australia, public transportation is very popular! This includes buses, trains and trams. There are also a lot of people who will walk to destinations that are less than 30 minutes away. This is very different from back home where I am used to driving everywhere! Without a car, I had to learn very quickly how to navigate getting around Australia.

How do people get around?:

The primary form of transportation is the train. Millions of people use the Sydney trains to get in and out of Sydney. I use it to go to different parts of Sydney such as to the harbor, the zoo, and to beaches. Other forms of transportation are buses and trams. I utilize the buses and trams also to get around Sydney--for places that the train doesn’t stop at. 

My friends and I enjoy walking around Sydney too. We will walk to nearby parts of town for dinner and to hang out. The ferry is less common, but still a useful way to get around! For my classes at the zoo, I take a train to the wharf, and a ferry from there to the zoo! The ferry can take you across the harbor to the other parts of Sydney, further beaches, and of course, the zoo.

How did I feel when I tried this way of getting around?:

When I first tried this way of getting around, I was nervous. I am not familiar with public transport, as it is not very common in California.

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