So Long Sydney

I'm an early bird; even so a 2:00 am wake up ring came too soon. We had to be picked up by 4:00 to make the first flight to New Zealand. So, I did what had to be done and hit the streets in the middle of the night. To my surprise, lots of life was stirring on the streets of Sydney at this odd hour. Bars were open, cafe's conducted business through street level windows, even at this hour folks were buying meat pies, pastries and other sundries. Men and women meandered along the roads heading to work, home or off for more entertainment.

I made one last pass through the lovely Hyde Park up to the city hospital. Near the entrance to the hospital sits a large sculpture of a bronze boar. The previous day I learned, on the city bus tour, that it's good look to rub the boar's nose. So, I did. Then I ran downtown to admire a couple of war memorials before trotting back through the Hyde Park to the famous ANZAC WW I memorial. I spent a couple of minutes running in place and in contemplation of the memorial. Our hotel was a block away. I had to end the run, stop the watch and say good bye to Sydney. I had a very pleasant stay in the Olympic city and enjoyed my three runs there immensely. 

 I don’t know that I recommend running at 2:00, but I highly suggest you run in Sydney Australia.

Tom