A large remarkable park
and moderately sized community in downtown Sydney, Australia share the name,
Hyde Park. The community marked the starting point of an hour long run through
the city. Along the way, I marveled at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, its fantastic
architecture, impressive plaza and the lovely water features of the adjacent
aquatic park. I zigged zagged through the park, its gardens and statuary.
During this early hour homeless folks slept on benches while embers of heated
romance from the evening hours continued to glow as several couples kissed,
cuddled and strolled in the park. I took note of a lot of movement by foot
and automobile for a Sunday morning. Taxis hustled for fares, cars motored to
goodness knows where in the streets and trucks made various deliveries. On the
sidewalks many young women clad in short skirts walked with their beaus,
security guards made rounds, and I ran in pursuit of the harbor.
Just once I should look
at a map before taking to the streets of in new towns.
The haphazard route in search of the harbor took me by the art
museum, royal quarters, and botanical gardens. At last, to my left I finally
saw the glistening of the water. Rather than turning, I forged straight ahead
hoping to end at a pier, which did happen. I found myself in front of the
Sydney Opera House. Magnificent!
Feeling successful and energized, I scampered back to the hotel,
which touted a "hot breakfast." Among other things from the
international buffet, I enjoyed tater tots, baked beans and spaghetti
(which pleasantly reminded me of the SpaghettiOs of my youth).
What a way to begin the day! A fine day indeed, we planned a visit to the
Natural History Museum, a lunch harbor cruise and a city tour.
Tom
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