Sydney ...

... it all started so well, hot weather and a nice walk to the Opera House through the Botanical Gardens ...

... a lovely ibis, the local version of the all-rounder pigeon ...

... Ernst practicing his pole-dancing skills ... in public...

... a "little" lizard sun-bathing in the park ...

... water lilies ...

... the contrast between the park and the outside world ...

... from these pictures, you will never guess where we are ... ah ah ...

... and of course, the weather turned for the worse in time for St Patrick's parade ... oh well, they are Irish, they're used to it ... they even had a portable pub (!?!) ...