Sydney Opera in the park

The Sydney Opera performed a free outdoor performance of Bizet's "Carmen" in The Domain at the Royal Botanic Gardens in downtown Sydney just a few blocks from the Sydney Hilton through Hyde Park.

Chris and I walked over at 6:30 and hired (rented) two lawn chairs.  We found a great spot to the side and people-watched before the performance.

We also watched the enormous fruit bats preparing to fly off in the sunset to feed.

The opera was fantastic.  The evening was perfect.  And there was no walking involved during the show!  After the previous days hike from Taronga to Mosman Bay and today's Bondi to Clovelly hike, I need some rest time.