I wrapped up yesterday’s blog by saying we only had a few sprinkles during the day… well, that changed in a big way around 6:30 pm.
We had enjoyed a huge sushi lunch while shopping our way in and out of the many Westfield malls downtown, so by 6 pm we were only a little hungry. That led us to share some nachos at our favorite casual spot next to the Opera House — Wahlburgers. 🌧️
Armed with our trusty umbrella, we headed out in a light rain. Just as we sat down at the bar — BAM! The skies opened up and unleashed a full-on deluge. By the time we were ready to head back, it was still raining… maybe slightly lighter, but still serious. Thankfully, our oversized umbrella did its job and we avoided getting soaked.
This morning? Still raining. And the forecast says it’s sticking around all day.
Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas is in port today carrying nearly 5,000 passengers, and tomorrow the Discovery Princess arrives — so the harbor is definitely busy despite the weather.
We had originally planned to spend the day with Mr. C exploring the beaches north of Sydney, but we pushed that to Sunday when the weather should (fingers crossed!) cooperate.
So instead, we grabbed the umbrella once again and continued our shopping safari. Debbie found a couple of treasures, we had lunch downtown, and walked back home. All told, we logged 6.8 miles — not bad for a rainy day!
Tonight, we’re keeping it simple and dining at the hotel. Last time we were here, we had an outstanding whole barramundi cooked in their wood-burning oven. Here’s hoping lightning strikes twice (but only metaphorically this time 😄).
Details in mañana’s blog…
