The city buzzed. Spontaneous smiles erupted. People jostled for position along the length of Sydney Harbour. In parks, around Circular Quay, on boats in the Harbour, in homes and in apartments.
That's where I was. In a flat with a view of the city and harbour. A friend took me to his friend's party, complete with endless sparkling wine and home made sausage rolls and great senses of humor.
We moved up to the 13th floor for the midnight fireworks, to another friend's place. From there, we brought in 2009. The entire Harbour is used for the show, with synchronized fireworks in four different places along the water, with the bridge as the centrepiece. Everywhere, there are people watching from all the other apartments and all the parks. Camera flashes contribute to the show.
I was stunned by beautiful Sydney and welcomed by the warmth and friendliness of the people around me. A new page turned in my adventure and for the first time since arriving, I felt steady with my Sydney legs on.
A great video of the Sydney fireworks at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7UbL4nfeJE
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