To the Land of Oz: It was a busy week-end!

We began our day on Saturday with a coffee from 'First Drop' cafe and then caught a bus to the harbor area of Sydney. Jason teaches a class every Saturday morning at the Sydney Dance Company, (SDC), so I tagged along. We got off the bus and walked into the bustling crowd along the harbor. A cruise ship was in port and as we negotiated the crowd toward the restored wharf where the SDC is located, I was amazed at the sights!! Look to the right and there is the Opera House, straight ahead loomed the Sydney Harbor Bridge and to the left is the Museum of Contemporary Art (where Yoko Ono has an exhibition on display!) and beyond that is the historic area called "The Rocks." It looks like I have lots to explore on Saturday mornings!!
Jason and I had plenty of time to stroll along to the SDC building, a restored structure on an old wharf. Many of the restored buildings are apartments, art studios and restaurants. Beautiful!!
Then I left Jason at work and he sent me off with directions for a lovely walk along the harbor toward the Sydney Opera House. It was a beautiful day and there were lots and lots of people from all over the world!! To see the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House in person is beyond amazing!! I am so grateful to be here in this place at this time.
Jason and his friend Stephen met me on the steps of the Opera House and we had lunch at the food court along the water. Then we took a nice stroll through the botanical gardens, caught our bus and went home to take a nap!! We had about 2 hours to rest up and get ready for the evening.
Jason was invited to an end of the year concert at a dance studio/school in Parramatta. (it took over 2 hours to get there; a 30 minute walk, then 1 1/2 hours by train and another 20 minute walk!!) It seems that earlier in the year, Jay had choreographed a piece for a group at this school and they won first place in a competition. So, Jason (and I) were invited to their final performance. (When we got there we were presented with 2 free drinks, a bar of chocolate and 4th row center seats!) We sat next to some of Jason's friends who are also choreographers, an agent for those in the dance profession and the owner of another dance school. As I had witnessed when Jason was younger and a dancer, this profession is like an extended family. Everyone revels in each other's successes and shares their challenges. All such very nice people and so welcoming to Jay's Mum!!
Needless to say...Mum was quite exhausted by the end of this day!! Jason got us a taxi for that last 30 minute walk home after we got off the train!! AAAHHHHH!!!
Here are some photos: