After clearing immigration and collecting our luggage, we booked an Uber to get us to our hotel where we will spend one night before boarding the ship.
Finding a hotel in Sydney that ticked boxes became a bit of a challenge and I eventually picked the Ovolo Woolloomooloo which is on the site of Sydney’s very first fish market, in the Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. It’s something a bit out of the ordinary and with a bit of history to it and even though it’s had plenty of mixed reviews on TripAdvisor we decided to give it a go anyway.
Obviously arriving at 8:30 in the morning, our room was never going to be ready so we dumped our cases off and went for a walk for some fresh air and get our muscles moving again after being on the plane for so long. Our walk took us through the Royal Botanical Gardens and to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Rocks area where we wandered for a while before heading back to the hotel.
Upon our return we where we delighted to discover our room was ready. After we had both showered, we spent some downtime just chilling out and coming to terms with our jetlag. We came to the conclusion that an early meal followed by bed was going to be a good approach so that is what we did. I’m sure we will both feel the benefit from a decent amount of sleep regardless of what time we wake up.
Tomorrow we will board the Crown Princess at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Wharf.
I hearby nominate you for the “OMG he had to spell that award,” for having to type Ovolo Woolloomooloo. I would have never chosen that hotel just because I would have had to type it. 🤪
It might have a mouthful of name but we were not impressed. The phrase “All Fur Coat & No Knickers” would be an apt description.
Sounds like a great start to the trip. Not sure I could have done the bus ride or the flight in Premium Economy, but to travel, you have to do what you have to do. Looking forward to tomorrow. You should have no problem keeping up with all those sea days.
Yes indeed, cut back in some places and spend more in others.
I have no excuses with all the sea days.