Sydney Running Festival

Last Sunday was the Sydney Running Festival.  I competed in the 9k race which went over the Harbour Bridge, through the Royal Botanic Gardens and finished outside the Opera House.  It was a beautiful day - and one of only two days a year that traffic is stopped on the bridge.  I beat 75% of women who competed, which feels like an accomplishment as it was the first race I have ever done. 

 Hamish, me, Felicity, and Perty before leaving for the race

 Right before I crossed the finish line

 The crowd and finish line as viewed from the Opera House steps

The home stretch

On Saturday night I went to see Lakme - a French opera - at the Opera House with Ben and his friend from home.  We had seats in the loge so we couldn't actually see the whole stage, but the woman who I was sitting next to had been to countless shows there and showed me how to sneak into the front rows.  Before the third act she and I walked into the main theater and sat down in two seats she had scoped out from above and enjoyed a third row view!  The show was really great and I hope I get the chance to go to another show there sometime in the future.  (I will post a picture as soon as I get it.)