Showing My Grandmother Sydney
My grandmother practically raised me. I am indebted to her for life. When I first moved to Sydney, she was heartbroken. So, it was my dream to be able to take her to Sydney and show around the city I now call home.
Now that I’m financially sound, I could finally afford to bring her here. I planned every little detail with her in mind. No jam-packed itineraries or tourist traps, just slow, intentional experiences. She loved most of the places we visited, but these are the activities she absolutely could not stop talking about:
A Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
This was her absolute favourite. Seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water made her gasp like a kid. We booked a stunning glass boat dinner cruise that glided through the harbour, and she kept pointing out every other boat, every sparkle of light dancing on the water.
“I never thought I’d see this in real life,” she said, with a glimmer in her eye, as we passed under the Harbour Bridge. Honestly, that moment alone was worth the entire trip.
The Chinese Garden of Friendship
This tranquil oasis in the centre of the city stole her heart. She had quite the fun feeding the koi fish. My granny is a pro gardener. So, she spent a lot of time admiring the bonsai trees. We loved sitting in the garden, listening to the waterfalls.
She said it reminded her of old temple gardens from her childhood. Watching her slow down and breathe it all in felt like a deep exhale, for both of us.
Exploring The Rocks Weekend Market
At first I thought we should get a guide to take us through The Rocks, but then I figured Granny would appreciate it much more if we could explore the area at a pace that she’s comfortable with. So, we took our sweet time to wander through the cobbled lanes of The Rocks. She chatted with stall owners in her broken English and admired handmade goodies.
She bought a tiny oil painting of the Opera House to take home. It’s now above her coffee table.
Watching the Sunset at Watsons Bay
My granny’s a sunset person. Always has been. So, we decided to take a little day trip to Watsons Bay. We had lunch at Doyle’s (which she raved about for days) and then climbed up to the lookout at The Gap.
As the sky turned pink, the sea very calm, she told me that that moment was what she imagined complete peace felt like.
Same, Grandma. Same.
On our last night, she hugged me tighter than usual. At the airport, we both cried a little, but this trip was everything I hoped it would be and more. If you ever get a chance to take a trip with your loved one, please please do it!
For more details:
https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/sydney/dinner-cruises
Showing My Grandmother Sydney
My grandmother practically raised me. I am indebted to her for life. When I first moved to Sydney, she was heartbroken. So, it was my dream to be able to take her to Sydney and show around the city I now call home.
Now that I’m financially sound, I could finally afford to bring her here. I planned every little detail with her in mind. No jam-packed itineraries or tourist traps, just slow, intentional experiences. She loved most of the places we visited, but these are the activities she absolutely could not stop talking about:
A Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
This was her absolute favourite. Seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water made her gasp like a kid. We booked a stunning glass boat dinner cruise that glided through the harbour, and she kept pointing out every other boat, every sparkle of light dancing on the water.
“I never thought I’d see this in real life,” she said, with a glimmer in her eye, as we passed under the Harbour Bridge. Honestly, that moment alone was worth the entire trip.
The Chinese Garden of Friendship
This tranquil oasis in the centre of the city stole her heart. She had quite the fun feeding the koi fish. My granny is a pro gardener. So, she spent a lot of time admiring the bonsai trees. We loved sitting in the garden, listening to the waterfalls.
She said it reminded her of old temple gardens from her childhood. Watching her slow down and breathe it all in felt like a deep exhale, for both of us.
Exploring The Rocks Weekend Market
At first I thought we should get a guide to take us through The Rocks, but then I figured Granny would appreciate it much more if we could explore the area at a pace that she’s comfortable with. So, we took our sweet time to wander through the cobbled lanes of The Rocks. She chatted with stall owners in her broken English and admired handmade goodies.
She bought a tiny oil painting of the Opera House to take home. It’s now above her coffee table.
Watching the Sunset at Watsons Bay
My granny’s a sunset person. Always has been. So, we decided to take a little day trip to Watsons Bay. We had lunch at Doyle’s (which she raved about for days) and then climbed up to the lookout at The Gap.
As the sky turned pink, the sea very calm, she told me that that moment was what she imagined complete peace felt like.
Same, Grandma. Same.
On our last night, she hugged me tighter than usual. At the airport, we both cried a little, but this trip was everything I hoped it would be and more. If you ever get a chance to take a trip with your loved one, please please do it!
For more details: https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/sydney/dinner-cruises