We drove three hours up the coast to Port Stephens. It was so beautiful.
So far, this journey has taken me pretty far! I spent a month traveling around Asia, and before that, the first flight out of the U.S., from Chicago to Tokyo, was a whopping 15 hours. Jet lag, cramped seats and tiny airplane food aside, it’s wild to think how many miles I’ve covered just to get here. All that long distance travel definitely makes a simple trip to the beach feel like a breeze.
I use Sydney’s public transportation to get everywhere, so trains, buses and ferries all keep me moving. It’s actually pretty convenient, and riding around the city gives me a good feel for the neighborhoods. Plus, it’s way cheaper, and less stressful, than trying to drive and find parking!
The most interesting place I visited this week was the New South Wales Parliament building. Walking through the halls and seeing all the history, architecture and political energy up close was fascinating. I never expected a government building to be this captivating!
