Oct 27, 2009 - Sydney : Kay

I went from the sublime to the ridiculous ( actually the other way around )when I left my coffin bed in the caravan for the comfort of Deb's parents home.I went from the sublime to the ridiculous ( actually the other way around )when I left my coffin bed in the caravan for the comfort of Deb's parents home....

Oct 24, 2009 - Sydney : Penny

We are staying at a caravan park at Narrabean on the beach on the Northern shores of Sydney. ... This is a great position as it means we don't have to drag the caravan throught the busy streets of central Sydney. ... There is a bus stop right beside the van park and on Friday we got a bus to the wharf at Manly and then a ferry right into the heart of Sydney where we caught up with my cousin and also were able to go to the Apple shop where we drooled over the new laptops. ...

Oct 18, 2009 - Something Fishy This Way Comes

Sunday October 18 – Sydney Something Fishy This Way Comes The fattest seagulls in the world live next to the picnic benches on the wharf outside the Sydney Fish Market. ... Yep, overall, the Sydney Fish Market is a fine place indeed. ... Arnou Pale Ale (which, as you will see, received a very welcome reception) Elaine & I went to the top of the Sydney Tower for 360-degree views of the city from . ... After our tour of the top of Sydney, Elaine & I got to buckle up and strap in for the heavy bar over your shoulder to prevent you from falling out of your chair while hydraulics buck you all over the place to view “Oztrek” – a thrill a minute ride around, up, down, over & inside the continent. ...

Oct 18, 2009 - Let the melting commence!

For the week after our trip to the Blue Mountains, the weather was more comparable to an English October than the standard Sydders spring! However after a dramatic red sky (see pic) I went to bed hoping that this was the Shepherd's Delight! And thank the lord the last week has been glorious!! We've had a star studded week at NSWIS this week, with the Aussie Rugby League Team in twice for sessions! Unfortunately this was during my shift, so I had the horrendous task of supervising them, and showing them through the recovery centre.For the week after our trip to the Blue Mountains, the weather was more comparable to an English October than the standard Sydders spring! However after a dramatic red sky (see pic) I went to bed hoping that this was the Shepherd's Delight! And thank the lord the last week has been glorious!! We've had a star studded week at NSWIS this week, with the Aussie Rugby League Team in twice for sessions! Unfortunately this was during my shift, so I had the horrendous task of supervising them, and showing them through the recovery centre....

Oct 17, 2009 - A Manly Man!

Saturday October 17 – Sydney A Manly Man! And now it’s time for that fun game show: Pronounce that name! Here are the top 5 names of places and things here in Sydney that either cannot be pronounced correctly the first time you try or just plain sound silly: 1. ... Two years ago on a tour of the tip of the North Island of New Zealand, Elaine met Trish, who lives in Eastwood (Sydney suburb). ... The trip to Manly is about 30 minutes from Circular Quay and crosses the eastern reaches of Sydney Harbour as well as The Gap (the mile or so wide opening into the harbour from the Pacific Ocean where 17 yr. ... Manly is a quaint beach town that would take an hour or more to reach by car over the Golden Gate Bridge and into North Sydney so the boat is clearly the best choice. ... Manly slogan: “7 miles from Sydney; a thousand miles from care”. ...

Oct 16, 2009 - A Night at the Opera

Friday October 16 – Sydney A Night at the Opera 10 sails. ... During intermission you walk out into the foyer and onto ledges which are just a foot or so from but not actually connected to the massive windows which, at night, make you think you are hovering high over the water in Sydney cove without any kind of railing. ... Our Games accreditation allows us to use the Sydney transportation system for free. ...

Oct 15, 2009 - In Search of a Kosher Kangaroo - Part One

Thursday October 15 – Sydney In Search of a Kosher Kangaroo – Part One Okay, we’ve now been here a week and I thought I’ve been pretty good about this so far but now it’s time to tell the truth about Australia: They don’t actually speak English here. ... Just something that resembles it.Thursday October 15 – Sydney In Search of a Kosher Kangaroo – Part One Okay, we’ve now been here a week and I thought I’ve been pretty good about this so far but now it’s time to tell the truth about Australia: They don’t actually speak English here. ... Just something that resembles it....

Oct 14, 2009 - When the wind blows the Birdies will fall

Wednesday Oct 14 – Sydney When the wind blows the Birdies will fall Okay, time to get serious about this golf thing. ... Thus ends my “official” competition at the 2009 Sydney World Masters Games. ... I have, however, been accredited for the 10K Beer Drinking Event.Wednesday Oct 14 – Sydney When the wind blows the Birdies will fall Okay, time to get serious about this golf thing. ... Thus ends my “official” competition at the 2009 Sydney World Masters Games. ... I have, however, been accredited for the 10K Beer Drinking Event....

Oct 13, 2009 - Wicked! Good

Tuesday October 13 – Sydney Wicked Good! List of Australian beers I have drunk to date: • Boag’s Tasmanian Draught • Carlton Draught • Pure Blonde • Toohey’s New • Victoria Bitter • 2 others I can’t remember the name of ‘cause I’m obviously drinking too much beer. ... Today’s round was played at Pennant Hills.Tuesday October 13 – Sydney Wicked Good! List of Australian beers I have drunk to date: • Boag’s Tasmanian Draught • Carlton Draught • Pure Blonde • Toohey’s New • Victoria Bitter • 2 others I can’t remember the name of ‘cause I’m obviously drinking too much beer. ... Today’s round was played at Pennant Hills....

Oct 12, 2009 - Golf in Oz

Monday October 12 – Sydney Golf in Oz We’re at sea level and the yardage is actually meterage. ... Ken – financier from Sydney; Gerard (“call me Jed”) – property developer from Mebin (apparently, Melbourne); and Bruce – who works in the coal mining industry in Newcastle (honest!) and, yes, he knows what a stereotype that is. ... I was in bed by 10pm and out like a light by 10:05pm.Monday October 12 – Sydney Golf in Oz We’re at sea level and the yardage is actually meterage. ... Ken – financier from Sydney; Gerard (“call me Jed”) – property developer from Mebin (apparently, Melbourne); and Bruce – who works in the coal mining industry in Newcastle (honest!) and, yes, he knows what a stereotype that is. ... I was in bed by 10pm and out like a light by 10:05pm....

Oct 11, 2009 - The Loooong Trip Home - and some drama!

We arrived at Changi Int Airport Sunday 5.and then the final leg to Sydney. ...

Oct 11, 2009 - Marching in an (almost) straight line

Sunday October 11 – Sydney Marching in an (almost) straight line This is too good: There is a leadership vote upcoming to determine the leader of the loyal opposition in the Australian Parliament. ... The rest of the day was spent at Sydney Olympic Park getting ready for and participating in the Opening Ceremonies for the Games. ... This is where Sydney and all of its’ tourists go to get things made in China with labels that say “Made in Australia”. ... I did not know that Sydney had so many downtown shopping malls. ... We took the train back to Sydney Olympic Park for the World Masters Games Opening Ceremonies. ...