Happy New Year!

According to the newspapers, there were 1.5 million people in downtown Sydney yesterday to celebrate the arrival of 2014. And 17,000 of them were lined up throughout the day in the park across from our window waiting to get into one of the free viewing areas. Watching the people waiting for hours made us thankful for our low-key plans for the evening: watching the 9 pm and midnight show from our rooftop terrace. The countdown was displayed on the bridge and at the stroke of midnight we sipped champagne and watched fireworks go off all around us. The highlight for me, by far, was the spectacular bridge display. It's amazing to think of all we've experienced in 2013 and the adventures sure to come in 2014.

We've been thinking of our friends and family over the holidays and wish everyone a safe and happy new year! Jenn