Visit to the Aquarium

Well, last Friday, 3 May 2007 David & I went to the Sydney Aquarium, on a beautiful sunny day. We went into Darling Harbour on the Light Rail and walked across the Pyrmont Bridge, and David watched the man in the automated platform (like a smaller, more compact and motorised cherry picker) changing all the flags on the flagpoles on the Bridge. Lots of flag poles and lots of flags - he was starting at 9.30am and still working on them (in a 2 man team by that stage) when we were going home at 12.30pm. Lots of up and down, with the platform beeping as it descends, just like a reversing truck. We also saw a man dressed as a pirate on the way into the Acquarium - he gave David a high five. With any outing, David enjoys seeing all the people as much as any of the attractions. He really enjoyed chatting to the people on the Light Rail, both going into the City and returning.


I have included a photo of David looking at his favourite sharks.

It is David's second visit to the Aquarium, but my first. A really good trip - I was particularly impressed by the Murray/Darling River section with Murray cod and platypus, and the Barrier Reef section right at the end. The seals and sea lions were good, as was the oceanarium (with the big sharks!).

David had lots of fun running around in the walkways - luckily it wasn't too busy on a Friday morning. Once we were home he finally fell asleep and slept for over 3 hours, which gave me the opportunity to catch up on some work.