Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Boxing Day

A tradition for well over 60 years, the Sydney to Hobart race begins every Boxing Day in the eastern part of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour). Today the race began at 13.00. We were not able to make the drive out in time to see it start, so quick thinking our Raleigh and my part led to us driving up to Dover Heights, north of Bondi. It was atop the cliffs that we actually got to see all the action; and I must say it was pretty cool. It was a great day for it too because it was more summer-like today with no clouds and a cool breeze. It was worth the trip up there to see it.

Boxing Day is a national holiday, so there are quite a few things still closed. But not any of the major retailers, as they carry out their after xmas sales - all the stuff left over from the holiday shopping. Christmas was quiet in the CBD (Commercial Business District). Boxing Day was not. In fact, going through the city on the way back was kind of a traffic headache for motorists, but even more so for pedestrians on the sidewalk! There were hoards of bargain hunters down there! It reminded me of Times Square in NYC. Just tons and tons of people. Heh...just wait until NYE (New Year's Eve) - it's supposed to be Sydney's Biggest Party!

Pic of the day

At the top of Dover Heights, and the very first of a huge group of boats makes their way out of the harbour.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great day of activity,you will remember always,now if you want to do a cool follow up.fly down to Hobart and watch the boats come in as they finish the race.

Anonymous said...

Boxing Day? Cricket? Blimey, you blokes are going daft. You've left us behind in the northwest fog.

Anonymous said...

Sounds as if you two are having the time of your life. I'm glad your having fun, but we miss you. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Mom