“You’ve Made A Lasting Impression…”

After the coloring chaos from the two girls sitting in front of me, the plane landed, and not a single piece of luggage was lost.  That’s always a good thing.  During the thirty minute taxi cab ride to our hotel, I kept on seeking that “absolutely awesome national icon that you can actually interact with” (more on such a direct quote later) that is the Sydney Opera House.  Well, it was nowhere to be seen, but the moment we stepped out of that airport and out of that taxi, one thing was clear—the air was far more crisp, clear, and refreshing than anywhere I have ever been to in my entire life.  No exaggeration.  The buildings were tall.  The roads were spacious.  And I took way too many pictures of the buildings and skylines than I ever anticipated.