It's 31st August..Malaysia's 50th Independence Day. We were feeling a bit patriotic that day, thus I greeted hubby with a "Happy National Day". He replied "Nope, not National..but Independence day..." Oh, whatever...We felt bad as we had to miss the ceremonial parade. Kalau dulu bolehlah suruh abah record using the VCR...Is there a repeat or something?
Anyway, Hubby returned the rented car very early in the morning, while I get the kids ready.
Today we decided to take a city tour. So, we walked to QVB building to buy Sydney's hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. The bus took a full 45 mins for one round of the city. But we decided to hop-off at Circular Quay for a ferry ride.
While waiting for the Sydney Explorer (Hop-On-Hop-Off) bus.
In the bus...
Infront of the Custom House at Circular Quay
We took a return cruise at the quay to go to Watson Bay as this allows us to get a good view of the famous Sydney's Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Ashraff was thrilled and mesmerized with the bubbling water throughout the journey. I was awestrucked by the huge Opera House, and the lovely harbourside. Oh, I really don't know how to describe it but Sydney's got one of the best harbour view, way better than Melbourne. I wish I could have a house somewhere along the harbourside. Talking about dreaming the impossible dream..hehe..
Back at the Circular Quay, we walked to the Opera House. Ashraff was fast asleep, while Aliff was wide awake by then (he slept throughout the bus and ferry trip). We bought a seafood pack and had our lunch at the Opera House.
Then, we strolled along the paveway to the Royal Botanic Garden. Here, Aliff was set free so he could crawl as much as he wants.
Where were Ashraff after the ferry trip?
Sleeping, of course!
After a stroll in the park, we hopped-on to the bus, and proceeded to Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Ashraff enjoyed looking at all the big fishes. I was impressed too. The info given was elaborated but we didn't get the chance to read it, so we took photos of the info board and shall read it later. Hah! Now we know what's the different between crocodile and alligator...hehe..
After the visit, we walked back to our apartment to prepare for dinner with one of our college friends, who is currently a PR in Australia. That friend of ours took us to Kafe Kasturi, a Malay restaurant somewhere near the Paddy's Market. We had a wholesome Malay cuisine. Makan macam nak rak...Perut Melayu jugak we all ni..hehehe. And Ashraff for the first time actually ate. Kalau tak, he refused to eat at all and only depends on milk. Maybe partly contributed by the flu.
Azmi and family...His wife is a PR and she has been living in OZ since she was 14. Their daughter was born two weeks after Aliff's.
Then my friend took us to the supermarket where they sell Milo powder. Balik tu, terus I buat Milo for Ashraff. And dia minum dengan lahapnya..hehe...We also bought diaper for Ashraff. We've ran out of diapers coz Ashraff needed a change everytime he pees. I think he is more than ready to be toilet trained.
All of us slept like 12 am, after we did our packing...can't wait to get back to Malaysia...
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