Today's (supposed) schedule:
1) University of Sydney
2) Fish Market
3) The Rocks
4) Bondi Beach
University of Sydney
I wanted to visit University of Sydney to see if I like the campus enough to make it a prospective uni for postgrad. Our trip there however didn't turn out exactly as planned. So I checked the website to see how to get to the campus and it told me to take the train to Redfern station. But that I later learned was a terrible idea because the Redfern area is SO CREEPY. We walked in silence for 20 mins because we had to concentrate so hard on staying alive. It was just so sketchy..we were probably stared down by a couple druggies/drunkies along the way..but we wouldn't know because we avoided anyone's eyes and kept our heads down as though our lives depended on it. I swear we could've been mobbed...
The campus itself was quite stunning even on such a gloomy day. Had we known to take the bus directly to campus instead of walking 20mins from Redfern station, I would've liked University of Sydney so so much better. Prospective institution?..maybe..not.
Really pretty building at the University of Sydney campus. Reminds me of the parliament.
Chinatown
After taking a super speedy 15 mins tour of the campus, we bused back into the city and went to china town and Paddy's market.
Chinatown. like all chinatowns...not exactly the most interesting destination in my opinion.
I was starving, so I stopped by a bakery in Chinatown and found this tasty treat. Cheese and chocolate bun. Sounds disgusting, tastes delicious.
It was rather embarrassing actually...In my haste to try this crazy bun..I just snatched it from the rack and went to pay..and the cashier stared at me like Im some alien and pointed at the tongs and trays right behind me. Geez lady..don't blame me for your poorly designed store..why would you put your trays and tongs at the END of the store where you pay instead of the ENTRANCE of the store where people start looking......
Market city/ Paddy's market?! i don't know..I thought they are the same thing, don't know why there are 2 names for it. Anyways, got lost there haha I don't know how between the 3 of us we still managed to get lost in a relatively small area............we walked around/through paddy's market 3 times before we found the light rail station. Apparently it was located right infront of the market where we started...you can even see the stupid rail way in this picture. We are blind.
Fish Market
Wasn't too impressed with this fish market. Way too crowded.
Had lunch there. Thats about it.
Fish.
The Rocks
Obviously just from the name, this place is smashing cool!! booth aafter booths of handmade and original sales items. Definitely my cup of tea. I highly recommend checking this place out. The rocks market is only opened on the weekends from 9am- 5pm I believe and maybe longer hours in the summer.
My favourite store at the market is this contemporary jewellery booth. They turn gears and other metal stuff into really amazing necklaces, earrings, bracelets...etc. They are a little pricey, but the unique design and originality is definitely worth it.
check out their website: http://www.ahwstudio.com/
THE ROCKS market
Roasted corn at the rocks!!!!!! yum yums
Hehehe....
Met up with Tung's auntie for dinner later that night. Had some malaysian food...again (what is up with this trip and malaysian things..?!?!) Not complaining lol. just ..find it funny.
Then she took us on a looooooong walk along Darling Harbour. Gorgeous place. It was really busy and lively even at 10pm. I really enjoyed it there. If there is just one thing that will bring me back to Sydney, this after-dinner walk/dessert at Darling Harbour would be it. <3
Darling Harbour
After a full day of walking..a long stroll along the harbour isn't exactly fun and games. Especially for Tung, who is ALREADY crippled enough as it is from her soccer injuries...we basically had to half carry half drag her along....that poor thing..=(
but ON THE BRIGHT SIDE....that stroll wasn't for nothing since we eventually stopped at Cockle Bay Wharf and had THE BEST Lindt desserts. nomnomonomnomnom....mmmmmmmmmm (bahaha I feel like im ALWAYS eating. its awesome)
I think this is still part of Darling Harbour. Isn't it just amazing??!
Our dessert plate. Freaken stuffed by face like I've never eaten dessert before. But it was just SO DELICIOUS. I had a chocolate milkshake on top of this too. but the picture does not do it any justice.
I'm drooling just looking at this picture now....
What a great way to end the night (and trip)!!!
To-Do List in Sydney:
Pitt Street Mall
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Bridge
Manly Beach
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Although we didn't have time to go to Bondi Beach and Taronga Zoo....we DID go to University of Sydney, Fish Market and Chinatown.
I'm super pleased with my trip to Sydney. And will definitely be back!
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