Just across the other side of Darling Harbour is a display of a submarine, a gun-armed destroyer, a corvette and a full-size replica of Captain Cook’s Endeavour, as well as a three-masted tall ship. These are all associated with the Maritime Museum, and being so close we couldn’t resist what we thought would be a “quick peek”. However, any museum of worth must be designed that visitors are sucked in to spending more time than anticipated with the fascination of their information and displays. No difference here for the history of exploration of New Holland/Australia, as well as the history of The Navy and the use of the sea by Australians. The most iconic exhibit? A small boat made entirely out of empty beer cans stuck together with tape, apparently sea-worthy, built for the annual Darwin Beer Can Regatta.
After a quick “lunch” in the apartment we went to an area called “The Rocks”, a part of Sydney which is where many of the oldest buildings remain. Although turned bijou for the tourists, it is still very interesting not to mention the fact that it has a high point on which an observatory was built. From here there are great views to the east and west, and of course the Bridge and Opera House. Finally there was the mandatory ferry ride home from Circular Quays, all still in the lovely mild darkness.
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