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Yesterday we started the day by exploring a different bus route from where we leave the dinghy at Echo Point and our efforts were rewarded by finding a bus stop that was not only closer, but an easier walk and with a more regular service into Chatswood. It's safe to say, our reconnaissance of this area is complete and, at least, now we only have take the dinghy to Cammeray Marina to do the laundry every two weeks or so.

Once morning coffee was enjoyed, it was time to run an assortment of odd errands and ones we really haven't been able to do in any other country during our sailing adventures; a dry cleaners, a decent hardware store to get some perspex as well as solar powered garden light to use as a transom night light and then an automotive shop to obtain decent engine degreaser and diesel biocide. Roy, however, had to walk 6 miles to get to all the stores, which we subsequently found out later could have been accessed by bus. Oh well, at least we managed to get these long overdue items regardless. Elaine, on the otherhand, shopped for shoes, then found a bench under a tree on the pedestrian section of Victoria Street and read her book, glancing around from time to time to people watch. She definitely had the better end of the deal!

Today, was another excursion; to one of Australia's most iconic beaches, Bondi, for a beach day of sorts. Three buses got us there, two buses and a train ride got us back and we didn't wait more than ten minutes at any one time; we just love the public transportation system here.

Morning coffee and a slice of toasted banana bread, served with marzipan butter and honey, was enjoyed at Bondi Trattoria shortly after our arrival around mid-morning and before taking the obligatory very slow stroll along Bondi to savour the sights. Our walk took us all the way to the rock pools at Ben Buckler, with its spectacular views of the coastline and the sweeping white-sand crescent of Bondi.

"Bondi" or "Boondi" is an aboriginal word meaning "water breaking over rocks" or "noise of water breaking over rocks." The beach is about 1 kilometre long, but it is its width that strikes you at first. Add to that the laid-back cafés that line Hall Street and the clifftop Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, with its dramatic scenery, and a second visit is definitely warranted.

Having worked up an appetite, we enjoyed a very healthy lunch at the Depot restaurant; freshly baked pies with a super foods salad accompanied by a tumeric bomb to drink. By then it was time to join the throngs of people making their way back home after a sweltering day on the beach, while stopping off in Chatswood to get a few provisions along the way.

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