The city is a little bit (ha!) smaller than Sydney. Walking across the whole Zentrum (think CBD) is the same as walking from Town Hall to Wynyard. Walking or biking is a really good option, except that Jo would probably fall off (pregnancy, not incoordination!)
The trams are an excellent way to get around the city. Where we are now, it is only a 12 min tram ride to the city.
The main train station (hauptbahnhof) is the equivalent of Sydney’s Central Station. It is not only a train station but a shopping centre as well, with fashion shops, food outlets and an Aldi. There are cafés dedicated only to dessert or “eis” (ice cream etc) too.
When it comes to driving, driving on the wrong side of the road in an unfamiliar place with different road rules and road signs and trams all over the place has been THE most stressful activity so far. We have been advised (thanks Adrian!) that we should treat our fears as a big challenge, and tackle them head-on. Nathan has taken that on-board, and after a few days is now comfortable with driving over here.
