Neighbourhoods

During our apartment search around Sydney we have gained a better feel for our surroundings and the different parts of this city. The downtown region in Sydney is called the CBD. (central business district) and the outer neighbourhoods are called suburbs. They are not suburbs in the way we use the term. They are close to the CBD and each have their own unique feel and character. The suburb that we currently live in is called Chippendale, although not because of the dancers. From Chippendale it is about a 30 min walk to the CBD. Each suburb is unique and is known for different qualities of architecture, entertainment, shopping etc. Chippendale is right beside Sydney University so there are students everywhere. We briefly walked through Kings Cross, a suburb that is a little rough around the edges and have toured the beautiful Victorian architecture of Paddington and Woollarha. The other day in Paddington I was taking a picture of a 19th century home with a beautiful iron balcony. As soon as I took the picture the owner of the home, who was walking down the street, started up a conversation with us explaining that this was one of the original residential neighbourhoods of Sydney and that this home was over 100 years old. She was so friendly that she took us down the street to see the cafes and shops in this area. She even took us into a high end (expensive!) butcher shop with meat of all kinds in stainless steal and glass cases. Think expensive jewelry store but substitute rings for pork chops. Even meat has gone designer in this neighbourhood. We didn't explain that Jenn was a vegetarian, and thanked her for the tour. Paul