Our second day in Sydney had a much more sedate start. We had the remnants of olive bread for breakfast and after the air conditioning repair men had been we drove into town to Westfield in the city. Erica parked at The Domain where I was very impressed by the electric walkway which took us for a kilometer ride into the heart of the city . Erica and Nick led us expertly to Westfield where we made a beeline for the very impressive food court . This food court is not a dingy place full of fast food chains . It is an architectural masterpiece where a multitude of restaurants share a 'space' so that diners can sample many global delights . It was extremely difficult to obtain seating and at first the four of us hovered around a table for two but by the time we had ordered our food our 'neighbors' had luckily vacated .
Erica and I chose Thai ( which I generally avoid due to the dreadful Taste of Thailand in Cairns - where the chicken seemed to float in a condensed milk gravy) . My octopus and tofu stir fry was so fresh, the octopus was cooked to perfection. Erica's Papaya salad with lemongrass chicken was divine - I could eat that fragrantly flavoured chicken every day ! Rumali chose Pho which she also claims was the best she has ever had , I didn't taste it but was impressed by the amount of shaved beef they gave her . Nick went Americano and had a burger - New York style , he really enjoyed it but I must say it was very small compared to the burgers we had eyed off on our way to Haymarket the day before.
We had an explore around Westfield it was very impressive but rather overwhelming . We went to the adjoining 'Glasshouse' where we discovered a gorgeous tearoom, we purchased some tea here for tea loving Ruaela.
Erica wanted us to have coffee at her favourite coffee shop in Westfield - Coco. I ordered us two iced coffees ( one with an extra shot ) complete with ice cream . We also ordered a friand and salted caramel bar to share . Rumali had just bought a decorated yoghurt from Moochi and was full. Nick got a smoothie and a fruit tart . My coffee was great once it was exchanged for the incorrect one delivered. We then waited for 15 minutes for the rest of our order to arrive. I was not impressed by the service and the dirty tables or the dry friand . We then parted ways and Erica and Nick went home.
Queen Victoria Building was our next destination we really love the beautiful stained glass windows and the wrought iron balustrades. We headed down to the discount kitchen wares store / Queen Victorias basement where I was so excited to find a teapot , sugar bowl and milk jug set in the shape of oriental lilies.
Rumali wanted to go back to Haymarket so we hoped on the free bus , howexer when we had gone a short distance I noticed a shop where we have bought fashion bargains in the past so we jumped off the bus . Rumali had a very successful time and after an hour of her trying and buying we caught the train home from Town Hall.
Erica picked us up from the station and took us home. I hurriedly got ready for our sisters night out. Rumali was going to enjoy barbecued Chinese duck and pork at home while we went to Masaya in Burwood.
I loved Masaya we were given pita bread, soaked almonds and a variety of pickled vegetables by the friendly waitress. Erica ordered done Lebaese rose tea which was delightful it actually tastes like hot rosé stroop. We ordered a shared platter and fattoush both the food and the company were ten out of ten! We were unfortunately so full that we could not have dessert !
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