Sydney is a truly beautiful city. It has an interesting mix of old and new. Aside from the stunning and distinctive opera house, a walk in the botanical gardens is a gourmet feast for the eyes. I recall walking through the gardens thinking “those are the biggest coconuts I have ever seen” I came to realize when one flew by me that they were bats. I would think there are millions of bats there, but suspect my estimate is embellished.

  The architecture of local landmarks, as well as numerous government buildings is very prominent. The public library of all things is the largest and most elegantly decorated library I have ever seen. In a park is a life size chessboard with chess pieces about half the height of an average person. Additionally, I was intrigued by a local game called “Net Ball”. Similar to basketball, without a net or backboard, I observed that no dribbling was necessary. You can pass and block shots but jumping ability is not helpful, as you are not allowed to jump when blocking the ball.

 

I sketched the picture you see, but I am not an artist, just an average guy. And that is my two cents.