Sydney - Blogabond

We learned about the earthquake in Christchurch, which we visited about one week before. The earthquake happened about 1 pm and we were told that about one third of downtown was basically destroyed, including Christchurch cathedral. We were sitting in front of it at the time of the earthquake. The pictures in our blog were taken in front of Christchurch cathedral. The port city of Littleton, where our ship was berthed, was about 70% destroyed because the Mountain rocks came tumbling down on the little town. We learned that some friends that live in Christchurch are OK, but there is little communication available.

As you know, Sydney has one of th most beautiful harbors in the world and is one of our favorite cities. Alida remembers first being there accompanying Dick on a business trip about 30 years ago where she was royally entertained by Dick's Australian business associates, including a visit to the Sydney Opera House to hear a performance by Ann Southerland. We have both visited Sydney many times since, even once with Alissa, and continue to enjoy it here. This time we had the fortunate experience of leaving the harbor at night.

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written by

rcodel on February 23, 2011 from Sydney, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise - 2011

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yeah, it is so beatutiful, i like syney very much, i will go to visit it if i have a chance. http://www.asupershoes.com

written by eva on February 27, 2011

Yes, what an awesome harbor view it is and I will never forget that memorable trip to Sydney. I remember the harbor taxi boats and thought that was a neat way to get about town!

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amalone on March 5, 2011

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