On our last day, we had a few other sites on our list to see. We wanted to at least get a closer look at St. Mary's Cathedral. It is enormous. And very beautiful. We had passed it on our walks throughout the week but mostly just saw the spires. It is a gorgeous church downtown.
This is a fun view of the mall across Darling Harbour. We loved the mall. It was a great place to shop and find some quick food that might not leave your wallet completely scraped out. MIGHT NOT! :/
Another stop we really needed to make was the downtown markets. Lex told us it was the best spot for souvenirs. He had been while on his mission and picked up umpteen boomerangs and keychains for friends and family. On the way there we walked through some awesome old streets with old apartments and beautiful architecture. I loved this part of the city.
The new, modern, fancy part was fun too. Just not quite as charming. :)
We made it to the markets and they did not disappoint. They were plentiful...albeit chaotic. Just what you'd expect from a market. Or a place called Market City!
Lots of this happening. Everything from kangaroos to Spongebob...or a kangaroo in a Spongebob T-shirt.
Spongebob? How does he do it?
Talk about getting C. U. M. "Caught Up in the Moment" as the Excell girls call it. You know that moment on vacation when you realize you just bought 5 T-shirts that you'll never wear because they were 5 for $20 or one for $7! How does one walk away from that deal? I even came out of there with a set of coasters...I've never used a coaster in my life! Well three cheers for saving the wooden surfaces in our house! Those market workers...they know how to get ya!
We had a blast shopping for souvenirs. Sydney especially loved it since 2/3 of the merchandise had her name written on it! :)
On the way out we saw these fun dudes. Probably being paid well to do advertising no one else was willing to do. Let's hear it for spandex!
Parker, Parker, Parker...we have seen so many streets, bridges and building named after Parker. What a lucky guy! Here he is on his street... Parker Street. Just another nod to the greatest 10 year old mind in the 21st century!
Oh Sydney how we loved thee! We loved all your awesome sites, your beautiful harbours, your amazing bridges and cool enormous Converse advertisements on buildings. We had such an awesome week here. I'm so glad we got to do this. I loved seeing Lex here in this city that holds so much meaning and will always be special to him. What an incredible vacation!
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