Sunday morning involved a leisurely bus journey into the City to meet up with some friends and to go to the fish market. We started in Darling Harbour, which has been used as FIFA central, with big TV screens projecting the live matches. It was gloriously sunny, so we wandered around the harbour and crossed the footbridge, before popping into a café for coffee.
Our walk to the fish market was supposed to take 10 minutes, however we opted for the scenic route, which took considerably longer as it involved walking along the headland. It was well worth it! Even though it was nearing the close of play, the market was full of fresh fish, and restaurants where you could watch it being cooked for you. We tried oysters and then shared seafood platters, which were supposed to serve two but easily served four. We had grilled octopus, scallops, oysters with chorizo, battered cod… it was amazing! We then ordered salmon and tuna sashimi, which was a little strange, particularly when combined with a wasabi-eating contest.
We ended our day by buying a bottle of wine and sitting by the harbour watching the sunset. It gets dark fairly early here, but Australia is not limited by Sunday trading hours, so Veronique and I went shopping so I could buy a coat- my English stoicism has eventually given in to the 3 degree mornings! We also had pedicures, which are really popular over here and available in every shopping centre I have been in.
We agreed to go and watch a Rugby League game on Friday, which should be fun after my week of paediatric ICU. I don't think certain people (Vikki) will forgive me if I come back a League fan!
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