Watsons Bay 1st Visit

Excited to be up and about town, the first place I went to after skimming a local travel brochure, was Watson's Bay. I had no idea what to expect, just that there was a Ferry ride involved and a Bay... So I got the Ferry from Circular Quay, it was a cool crisp breezy day, and I was thankful I'd carried a jacket as I sat on the rear deck of the Ferry watching the city go past. The engines on board were a lot more powerful than I expected, and the forward thrust as we sped away was thrilling !

A great view of the harbour bridge and the Opera house. [ Didnt want to actually go there until the gang arrives ]

I loved the vibe at the bay here, so nice and relaxed.

The cliff walk I quite chanced upon, as I wandered to where the others were going, not expecting to see what I did, and it was fantastic ! 

Coincidentally I'm reading - The Sea The Sea by Iris Murdoch, and it was like I'd stepped into the imagery of the book in some ways.

Close to the ferry pier is a tree with a roundabout and a plaque. Curious I took a closer look, half expecting a local snippet of a grand maritime story of bravery and adventure. Instead I found this. Tongue in cheek humour and a hilarious example of the simple and unsophisticated mateship of Aussie culture.