Luna Park, a 70-year old+ amusement park siting on Sydney Harbour's shoreline, is a real stand-out from the other landmarks on the harbour with its big ferris wheel and bright entrance gates. My buddy Richard and I set out to take in a few rides one night before heading into town for a couple of drinks.
It's not a "modern" amusement park by most standards, but Luna Park has enough rides to keep you entertained for a couple of hours.
After our fill of ferris wheels and (little) roller coasters, we walked over the Harbour Bridge towards downtown Sydney (but not without taking a few night pictures along the way).
To take in the city's night views, we headed over to the Shangri La Hotel's Blue Horizon Bar, which is situated on the 36th floor of the hotel. Fantastic north-facing views of the bridge, the harbour and all of its surrounding sights.
A couple of cocktails were ordered to enjoy over the rest of the evening's casual conversation. I kept it simple a la Bailey's-on-the-Rocks. Richard prefered to go with Long Island Ice Teas. For those of you who have never tasted them before, they're a pretty stiff drink. Definitely more of a "sipping drink".
For a traditional Long Island Ice Tea, mix:
1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz triple sec
1/2 oz light rum
1/2 oz tequila
2 oz sour mixMix with ice, and then top with Cola.
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