Watson's Bay

Another nice place to visit is Watson's Bay. Here's a website talking about Watson's Bay (so I don't have to retype a whole new story):

http://watsonsbay.visitnsw.com/HolidayLocation/TNSW500224CR.htm

That's the great thing about my weekly red pass which costs me $32 AUD a week and includes all my bus transport (as many times as I want at most places in the city) plus trains and ferries to most places. So I have to take advantage of it.

The ferry to Watson's Bay was free, of course, passing by ferry stops to the Garden Island (Botanical Gardens), Double Bay, and Rose Bay (take Wharf 4 in Circular Quay to catch the ferry).

First thing when you get off at Watson's Bay, you'll see Doyle's restaurant. One of the expensive restaurants here in Sydney. This is the original one. You'll find a branch at Circular Quay by the docking area overlooking the Opera House (expensive because of the view).

I started walking towards the South Head, one of the two stretches of land separating Sydney Harbour from the Pacific Ocean. Along the path was a walkway strategically placed so that you'll walk pass by Lady Jane Nude beach (sorry, no pictures taken or will be shared on this blog). Great views...I mean overlooking the South Head. Besides, the nude beach was mostly older men and probably a couple of young guys...gay guys! Hey, Sydney is the #2 gay capital of the world next to SF, if not #1. Someone actually told me that Sydney may have already surpassed SF to become the #1 gay capital of the world. Below are some pictures along the way:













The Hornby Lighthouse at South Head

I didn't realize there's more to see besides Doyle's, the Hornby Lighthouse, and Lady Jane. There's the Mrs Macquarie lighthouse and the Vauclause House. I'll have to come back again. Anyone interested in coming with me next time?

So I took the ferry back to Circular Quay, went straight to the Custom's House where I had my chai tea and read a book. I waited til about 6pm then I walked to the Domain where they had a free Jazz concert from New Orlean musicians. Its similar to the Xmas Carols in the Domain back in December where you bring your picnic basket, relax, and just listen to the music...except they don't have the "Hoff" this time.