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Published: November 21st 2007November 21st 2007
I'm Here
I made it.
I have been delinquent in updating this blog but I will attempt to add pictures to it here tonight. I am now starting to realize this isn't a holiday - I actually live here! Which means I need to stop eating and drinking and lazing about like I'm on vacation or I'm not going to fit into the camo ;o
I have been off this week too - running errands, making dinner (pad thai for the flatmates and friends was a hit), little bit of shopping, drinking cider, swimming in the pool, etc. I'm sorry it's snowing there - really, I am. I RSVP'd for the work Christmas party which is November 30 during the day. I thought maybe since it is from 10:00am to 6:00 pm, it may not be a drinking party but Steve and Cat said "This is Australia - there will be drinking!" Wow - what more could I want here! And don't worry - there will be no 'gala behavior'.
And the party may soon be over... Jan, my boss is back in Australia from a long business trip in the US and she called today. I think I may actually have to
Collaroy Beach
My first glimpse of the beautiful Australian Beaches. I spent a lot of time getting over jet lag on this one.
This weekend I've been invited to a 'meet the newbies' bbq on Sat. (another of Cat's friends has a new flatmate) and white water rafting on Sun. I will have to leave the rafting for another time however since I will be attending Len's Christmas party - virtually. That is if I can get my new webcam up and running!
I assembled my bike today without problem - I would like to get out in the neighbourhood for a spin to 'suss out' some running paths - I need to do something to work off these damned Tim Tams!! A car is still a bit of a longshot at this point...we'll see.
If you want to pass this link along, I think it's www.mytb.org/Trish-Code.
The photos are pretty small but you get the idea - I shrunk them to 25% - maybe I'll go 50% next time.
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Sydney Bridge 1
Even on a cloudy day it's impressive.
Sydney Bridge 2
Catherine let me tag along with her one Saturday. This is driving over the bridge.
Opera House
Same cloudy day. Apparently there are good tours to take of the building - quite the engineering feat. Maybe will catch a show here - what will I wear?!
Weekday Manly Beach
Well, this beach is a 5 min walk from 'home'. This is a shot during the week. It's a very popular surf beach and vacation spot. More surfing lessons required before attempting I think.
Weekend Manly Beach
And this is during a warm almost summer day.
Shelly Beach 1
This is the little beach cove where the locals go to get away from the tourists of Manly. Again, 5 min walk!
Shelly Beach 2
Another shot from the beach. Those are divers on the left. The area is a marine park and I dove not far from here last week.
Manly Wharf Hotel
Or what my English flatmates call 'Our Local'. It's the place to be and is right on Manly Cove. Apparently Sunday night is the best night (we had beer and nachos there last Sunday and there was quite a 'view'.
Manly Cove 1
This is one of my favorite spots. Manly Cove is between our apartment on the penninsula and the Ferry Wharf/Manly Wharf Hotel. So I walk by this every day twice to my bus to work!
Manly Cove 2
Just love the colours of the water here. The skiff sailing club (skiffs 16ft and less, good bar) and the yacht club (probably won't be allowed in) are to the left of Manly Cove. Our apartment is up to the left.
Manly Cove 3
You can see the Ferry going to the docks. They run every 1/2 hour and we watch them from our balcony.
Manly Wharf at Sunset.
Our penninsula is one of the only places on the East Coast of Australia to see the sun set.
My First Friends
That's Catherine leaning on Steve and their friend Julie with her eyes closed. This was one of our first bbqs together here.
View from my Bedroom
That's Sydney in the distance - you can see the tower that looks like the CN tower a bit.
View from Balcony - East
East view from balcony - Sydney in the far view.
View from Balcony - West
Towards Manly Cove and Wharf through the apartments/vegetation. That's Oceanworld on the left side of the beach.
View from our pool
We are the 4th balcony up on the right side. The pool is a saltwater pool and is awesome!
Happy Trish
Enjoying everything.
Marine Sanctuary
This is a view from our balcony. The bay is a marine sanctuary and will be perfect for snorkelling from our private beach. There's normally lots of activity though - sailing, ferries, parasailing, kayaks, windsurfing, swimming, etc.
Canadian cooks shrimp on the barbie
No pressure - just everyone's dinner! Cath helped by adding beer to the burgers - a trick she learned in Canada!
Happiest 3M Employee
Ever!
Comments
Date: 21st November 2007
Life is Good!
This is so great, Trish! I'm so happy for you, and living vicariously, of course. ENJOY!!!!! Glad I won't miss your (v. happy) face! Thanks for putting this up! xoxo
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Life is Good!
This is so great, Trish! I'm so happy for you, and living vicariously, of course. ENJOY!!!!! Glad I won't miss your (v. happy) face! Thanks for putting this up! xoxo
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Date: 22nd November 2007
Hi Trish!
Great photos....thanks for posting. Loving that you are so happy - the smile is infectious - even as we await the first snow storm of the year. If you get the chance when you do start your job at 3M say hi to our aussie friend in IATD - Damian Jones - from Nuno and I. Keep up the blogging - it's awesome ;-) Bye-bye. Aurora.
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Hi Trish!
Great photos....thanks for posting. Loving that you are so happy - the smile is infectious - even as we await the first snow storm of the year. If you get the chance when you do start your job at 3M say hi to our aussie friend in IATD - Damian Jones - from Nuno and I. Keep up the blogging - it's awesome ;-) Bye-bye. Aurora.
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Date: 22nd November 2007
Yeah, yeah, we're all sooooo happy for you....it's freakin' -2 today with flurries......looking out the view from my "balcony" into the habitat of maple leaves that have overtaken my yard.....just kidding! Thanks for sharing the photos...it makes me happy seeing where you are!
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Yeah, yeah, we're all sooooo happy for you....it's freakin' -2 today with flurries......looking out the view from my "balcony" into the habitat of maple leaves that have overtaken my yard.....just kidding! Thanks for sharing the photos...it makes me happy seeing where you are!
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Wow!
Okay, okay it is a beautiful as you describe and as beautiful as I remember. How can you be jealous of someone SOOOOO happy :-) Wow! I love the ferrys in Sydney. It is an amazing system. And you are 5 min from the local terminal. Enjoy your ... um ....life ...um...vacation..... I am certain that I speak for everybody we want to be there too. :-(
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