Sydney Harbor is known for its 8 natural islands that are scattered throughout the harbor. Right now during July is the 17th Bienalle of Sydney, which means that throughout the surrounding harbor area (the botanical gardens, the rocks, the opera house, 2/3 pier, and cockatoo island) they are exhibiting hundreds of artists.
After the Aroma festival, Edwin and I took the free ferry over to Cockatoo island 
http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/about/index.html...
http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/about/index.html...A little history about this island....
"The history of Cockatoo Island is emblematic of Australia's history. Before the arrival of Europeans, it was undoubtedly used by the first Australians, the Aboriginal tribes of Sydney's coastal region. In 1839 it was chosen as the site of a new penal establishment by the Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Sir George Gipps.
Convicts were put to work building prison barracks, a military guardhouse and official residences. Not long after, the maritime history of Cockatoo Island began with the construction of the Fitzroy Dock by convicts.
For the next 50 years the island was both a place of incarceration and the site of the colony's ship repair and shipbuilding activities. During the twentieth century maritime activity grew, notably during World War I and World War II. For a time, Cockatoo Island was the largest shipbuilding yard in Australia.
When the shipyard closed in 1992, Cockatoo Island lay dormant for a decade until the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was established and given the responsibility of revitalising this significant site. The Trust is rehabilitating the island and creating one of the most unusual places to visit in the city."
Convicts were put to work building prison barracks, a military guardhouse and official residences. Not long after, the maritime history of Cockatoo Island began with the construction of the Fitzroy Dock by convicts.
For the next 50 years the island was both a place of incarceration and the site of the colony's ship repair and shipbuilding activities. During the twentieth century maritime activity grew, notably during World War I and World War II. For a time, Cockatoo Island was the largest shipbuilding yard in Australia.
When the shipyard closed in 1992, Cockatoo Island lay dormant for a decade until the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was established and given the responsibility of revitalising this significant site. The Trust is rehabilitating the island and creating one of the most unusual places to visit in the city."
The island was the PERFECT place for a magnificent 
photoshoot and scary movie set! 
haha Edwin and I walked into the old buildings where they had video artwork playing, so cultural. We walked into a live performance of a group of 5 people playing violin and the cello, with one woman singing opera with the most amazing voice i have everrr heard! 
wow it was awesome! We walked around there for awhile, and then took the ferry back home, making friends with people of course along the way :)
photoshoot and scary movie set! 
haha Edwin and I walked into the old buildings where they had video artwork playing, so cultural. We walked into a live performance of a group of 5 people playing violin and the cello, with one woman singing opera with the most amazing voice i have everrr heard! 
wow it was awesome! We walked around there for awhile, and then took the ferry back home, making friends with people of course along the way :)
Then later that night, Katie and I went out for sushi to a "sushi train" place. I have never been to one, but the sushi rolls come out in front of you on a train and you pick them up as you go! so funny! but then you end up picking up like every plate haahah
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