Saturday 29 December Setting out our towel for NYE

There's a joke in the UK about one of our European neighbours whose citizens are famed for getting up early and claiming the best poolside loungers by laying out their towels before the Brits are out of bed. We hold up our hands and say 'guilty' to the same mind set. We left Rozelle Bay and moved out to Athol Bay by the zoo and with a perfect view of the bridge and Opera House in readiness for Monday night's party. With 48 hours to go to the big event there were already 36 vessels anchored. There's an unwritten, but followed rule, first to anchor had water, and swinging rights, over any other vessel which anchors after. We were here first. You move!

harbour sunset

We sent a text to tell Camomile the place, although it is a big bay, was filling up fast so they came out later and anchored within shouting distance but at a gentlemanly distance. We enjoy being in out on the water rather than in a tight spot in the centre of the city. It feels more natural, more relaxing. We had a barbecue and a glass of wine watching the sun setting behind the opera house. There was a definite wow factor.