VIVID up high

After cruising around Martin Place, we went up to Obar, the revolving restaurant (the old Summit) in Australia Square to see the lights from a different angle.

We were lucky enough to get window seats as we hadn't paid for the guaranteed window option. We ordered a la carte though there were a range of set menus at varying prices.

The highlight of the view was less VIVID and more watching the planes come in and appear to skim the tops of the buildings.

The revolving takes a minute or two to get used to and I initially worried I'd get motion sick, which seemed strange as it moves so slowly. Then you stop noticing it, except when you try to take photos and need to hold still on the window.

It's pretty and you get good views of Barangaroo and the Opera House in their colourful attire. The bridge is hidden. 

We had a lovely time, and for some reason there were fireworks, so it seemed very indulgent. It was beautiful (though beyond my mobile camera to capture properly).

We spent about $100 each for 2 cocktails and a snack - though my friend also had dessert. So dinner would be a little more (unless you drink less). They have a 3 course set menu for VIVID for $105 with a guaranteed window seat, and then more elaborate options.

If you want to do VIVID without the crowds, this is a great option.

(or check out Bar 83 for higher views but no revolving).

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The moon from my window, but the plane coming in looks like a star. The sky sparkles for all different reasons. 

The sun decorated this plain building, making it seem so much more interesting. The sky lights up ordinary too. 

This sign was in the foyer of my friend's aged care home. I know it's about going deaf but I found it funny because Australian's do mumble a bit, and I imagined if everyone did start mumbling, and how the tourists would react....

We were invited to a black tie event so I dusted off my wedding dress. I was amazed I could still squeeze into it, so while it looked bumpy in the wrong places and was very tight (it's silk not stretchy), I figured I should wear it as it may be the last time I get into it. However, when I finally saw the invitation, the allowed colours were black, gold or silver - no prints. So my favourite dress was wrong on two counts.

I did have another option. This crazy dress with clear discs. I took photos to ask people and it looked blurry in the pictures. Though you can see the photo is in focus, just the discs appear that way. I am dying to see how it looks in the photos the photographer took.  

This reflection of the tree on a van full of balloons amused me, though the photo didn't turn out as good as the real life visual.

In the messiness of life, the perfect symmetry of the flower seems an beautiful oddity, I guess a reminder that there is order in chaos.

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Martin Place in VIVID colours.

Martin Place is so far the best of VIVID for me. The flowers are just magical, and I probably spent the most time immersed in that field of flowers, colours, music and sparkles.

The bubbles are also alluring and a smart way to draw you up to the restaurants and bars.

The tunnel seemed the most popular with people, for the photos no doubt, but on the rainy evening, it was the only 'crowded' part - and not really very crowded at all.

There is also an information booth at the George Street end of Martin Place.

The Fullerton looked so splendid I almost missed the projection on the building opposite. 

I spent about 45 minutes there before heading on to my next destination.

As a bonus, if you get the Metro, it exits right into the thick of it all. (Otherwise it's a short walk from Wynyard)

While it had rained all day, it was only sprinkling while I was out and it did make the reflections on the ground quite lovely. Dress warm and take an umbrella. Then head off to warm up inside for dinner!

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VIVID details are here.

Other VIVID posts are here:

Barangaroo Park

Opera House