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Besides, there are so many things that you will enjoy doing like going to the Opera House, spending time / having a nice cup of tea at the Royal Botanic Gardens, visiting art galleries or museums and so forth but, in my opinion, you will love walking in the bush ; yes, John, I don't forget your passion for animals and in the bush you can discover a lot of wild creatures that you can't find in England like kangaroos, koalas, alligators and specially kookaburras which are particular Australian birds. And don't forget to do shopping in the Rock and on Circular Quay. I hope you will have fun and enjoy yourself tremendously (= enormously) in Sydney and I hope my advice will help you (203/4).

Making suggestions :

* If I were you, I would go scuba-diving in the Great Barrier Reef because there you'll see magnificent sea creatures unknown in Europe.

* I advise you to meet people at the pub : Sydneysiders are extremely friendly.

* What about visiting the Opera House ?

* You'd better not go into the bush because there are dangerous wild animals.

* I suggest that you (should) go to Bondi Beach.

* I'd rather you didn't go to Bondi Beach because of the sharks ...

* I suggest walking along the sea-front when the sun sets down …

* I hope you'll like going shopping …

* Instead of searching where to go all the day, you must print a map of Sydney ...

* You should take the ferry because it's a pleasant means of transport.

* Why not go into the bush … / Why don't you go hiking in the bush.

Thursday, October 19th

Going on a holiday in Sydney

Sydney is a very beautiful city, located in the Southen hemisphere, under the line of the Equator. I really recommend this to you. If you go to Sydney, you will see lots of places and monuments such as the Opera House or Harbour Bridge.

It's the principal pride of the city and it's very beautiful. They have a fabulous view over the glistening water of the sea. You can also see the Royal Botanic Gardens or visit countless museums and Art Galleries. In addition, you can discover the culture of the Sydneysiders because Sydney is really a multicultural city. If you want, you can go relaxing in parks and cafés (or pubs), you can go to the beach to sail or practise scuba-diving, swimming or surfing. In addition, you can go to the sea outside Sydney using public transports because the beaches are within 30 minutes of the city center.

It's a very lively city. If you like listening to music, go to the Opera House for a concert or a festival. I remember one concert in the Opera House, it was impressive (magnificent, fabulous). In addition, you know Sydney was voted « Best City » for three consecutive years. I really recommend this destination to you !

Have a nice holiday in Sydney !!!!!! (201/2)

Friday, October 20th

Making suggestions :

- What about taking photos in Sydney?

- To my mind, Sydney is a very beautiful city : why don't you go to the Royal Botanic Gardens ?

- Why not travel to Sydney by boat ?

- Instead of staying at home, you'd better visit Sydney's Opera House.

- Sydney is a good city you must visit it.

- If you like animals, you should go to a wildlife reserve.

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