Following one of the most scenic and calmest ferry rides I’ve ever encountered, I found myself 30mins later in Manly Beach. This area completely reminds me of San Diego in many different respects… La Jolla, NSW – Australia??? Cabbage Tree Reserve is tucked in on the cliffs above Cabbage Tree Bay – with sandy trails wandering to the edges at various points for extremely distant views. Cabbage Tree Bay is filled with scuba divers, snorkelers and swimmers – just like La Jolla Cove. There is a path along the edge that allows you to walk from the bay over to Manly Beach – and this beach is almost identical to the size and wave style of La Jolla Shores (minus the pier.) Bikers and rollerbladers share the beach/park trail and intertwine with walkers at various occasions. At the end of Queenscliff beach, where the trail turns inland – you find a peaceful park and stream inlet, lined by a few family homes… before reaching the main road and huge park filled with rugby and soccer players on a sunny Sunday morning! I rode quite a ways along the road and explored the neighborhoods a bit… but I have to admit that I felt ridiculous wearing a helmet on a beach cruiser bike (Australian Law) so I ditched the bike back at the rental shop and returned to being flip-flop bound.
There is a cool little café along the beachfront called the Barking Frog – which offered a table for one, amongst the open air and sunshine. I was able to enjoy a little journaling and a chat with Tamara (from Colorado, living in Sydney right now.)
I spent the entire day exploring the area… and as sunset approached I ventured up into the neighborhoods of Little Manly and admired a Kukabarra hanging out on the telephone wire above – just chillin’ with the sunshine lighting up his chest.
The ferry ride back provided some spectacular post-sunset lighting/views of the Sydney Opera House and coastline… I have to admit that I timed my ferry return for sunset… and I am glad I did so!
The Rocks – an area just aside from Circular Quay (where all of the ferries come in and out) has trendy little cafes and shops in an older historic district that now resides below the Harbour Bridge. Zia Pina’s (a tiny Italian restaurant) called my name and I decided to take in a warm meal before catching the train back to Kings Cross for the night.
There is a cool little café along the beachfront called the Barking Frog – which offered a table for one, amongst the open air and sunshine. I was able to enjoy a little journaling and a chat with Tamara (from Colorado, living in Sydney right now.)
I spent the entire day exploring the area… and as sunset approached I ventured up into the neighborhoods of Little Manly and admired a Kukabarra hanging out on the telephone wire above – just chillin’ with the sunshine lighting up his chest.
The ferry ride back provided some spectacular post-sunset lighting/views of the Sydney Opera House and coastline… I have to admit that I timed my ferry return for sunset… and I am glad I did so!
The Rocks – an area just aside from Circular Quay (where all of the ferries come in and out) has trendy little cafes and shops in an older historic district that now resides below the Harbour Bridge. Zia Pina’s (a tiny Italian restaurant) called my name and I decided to take in a warm meal before catching the train back to Kings Cross for the night.
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