We took a break from sight-seeing, and helped our kids move from Bondi to their new place in Maroubra. Lots of packing. cleaning, unpacking and more cleaning till everyone got settled in.
We also took the time to go to Botany Bay, where the first ships that came to Austrlia landed. The narrows made the bay an ideal harbour from the sea. There are the remains of a fort at the narrows. The guard tower still stands, but not much else. The original settlers (and convicts) didn't stay there for too many years, because a steady supply of fresh water was a problem and had to move up the coast. The rock formations at Bare Island, at the narrows, are amazing. Today, Botany Bay has a huge freight seaport, so there are ships continuously going through the narrows. The airport is also close by, and planes are frequently flying overhead.
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