On Monday, after a swim in Mahon Pool and a short visit to Rachel and Alfie, we set off on the tram to Circular Quay where we encountered the Cowes on the steps of the Opera House.

After a brief chat we headed our separate ways. Susan and I enjoyed the flora and fauna of the Botanical Gardens, where we had lunch.

Later on we visited the Fortune of War, Sydney’s oldest pub.

That evening we returned to The Bay Hotel for a couple of pints and a schnitzel.