Sydney continued 31st- 2nd Feb

Bit of a delay in the blogging largely due to lack of free (or even cheap) internet places in Sydney. The weather changed on the 31st and became a little cool and rained lightly. Visiting Toronga zoo was still very enjoyable. After just a very short ferry trip across Sydney harbour, the views from the zoo were great. I'd particuarly wanted to see a Platypus and the Koalas, Kangeroos and Echidna (bit like hedgehogs). Visible but fast asleep were the Tasmanian devils and Wombats . Apparently when Captain Cook and the Endeavour first discovered Australia the samples of Kangeroo and Platypus they sent back were thought to be fake! And you can see why, theyre crazy creatures!
Elephant bathing and keeper interactive and flying bird show were other highlights.
Feb 1st was cold and raining- not what I expected from Australia! I have yet to register my formal complaint! To stay indoors and use my gift voucher (thanks again Auntie Jackie!) I took a tour of Sydney Opera house. An impressive building- roof especially- but not my favourite due to the exposed concrete. The history was interesting- Jorn Utzon who was the architect who won the competition to design it coming up with something not even known to be possible and work starting on the foundations before they'd figured out how to do the roof. Eventually as it went increasingly over time and budget he'd had to resign and never saw the Opera House completed.
I spent the afternoon and part of the next day walking around the city a bit, inevitably getting rather wet.