Show-off Sydney

One day I must find out why it is that planes don't just swoop down and land without all that silly circling: can't they slow down and descend as they approach land over the ocean? But at least it makes for a good view as you come in, and Sydney's one of the best. Shame the phone is turned off at that point.

Scalloped beaches, cliffs with white foamy feet, bush right up to the city margins, and then warm orange tile roofs surrounding that wonderful harbour, and sometimes even the bridge and Opera House. Tch. Showing off even before you land!