Sydney: Wednesday January 11.

 Alison arrived today. 

Her plane got in to the airport at about 6.30am after a forteen hour flight from Abu Dhabi, and she arrived here in a cab at about 8.00am. She was not sleepy, she was alive and alert, and ready to be introduced to Sydney. So once she had settled in, we took the bus to Millers Point and walked the Sydney Bridge--a suitable introduction to the city. On the north side, we went along the water by Luna Park and found our way to the ferry stop at McMahon Wharf. Short wait for the ferry and then back into Circular Quay. A walk around in front of the Opera House into the Botanic Gardens, out the gate that took us down to Cowpers Wharf, up the Macklehone Steps, and back through Macleay Street, past the fountain, and down past the police station.

Quiet afternoon. Joan and Alison swam in the pool. Joan cooked the evening meal. The traditional walk after we had eaten, and Alison went early to bed before I started typing today's entry.