One of the great daytrips from Sydney is taking the ferry over to Manley Beach.  Great shops, fun area, and as promised another gorgeous beach.  We went on a Saturday so it was a little bit crowded, but the beach is so big there's plenty of room for everybody.  We spent the day soaking up the rays and playing around in the huge waves.  Then it was time to take the ferry back (about a half an hour ride) so we could get ready for dinner wtih Pat and his girlfiend Jess.

When Joy's brother Jacob moved to Sydney for a few months back in '04 he made friends with a super cool bloke named Pat.  When Pat visited SF a bit back we all hung out and had a big evening on the town.  Now it was Pat returning the favor.  He took us to a killer restaurant set on the water directly between the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.  We followed that with a trip to a German bar that played 70's American music.  It was tough to believe we were still in Sydney!  As is the tradiion, we wrapped up at about 2am with a doner kebab.