Fireworks

This is me enjoying the New Year fireworks at Darling Harbour in Sydney. We were on the terrace of the hotel where Margaret was staying, so we didn't actually have a view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but we were able to wander in and out from a lovely buffet with unlimited sparking wine, and enjoy the views in style and comfort rather than with the general crush. It was great to see a friend from home, and Margaret and I also enjoyed exploring various parts of Sydney on foot and ferry, eating and drinking at outdoor cafes and going up the Sydney Tower for the views.
I stayed over at Margaret's hotel for two nights in the end, but now I'm back at my hostel, which has the youngest, liveliest clientele of any hostel I've stayed in, and the dirtiest kitchen! But it does have its own rooftop swimming pool so I had a proper swim this afternoon.