Blogs from Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania

After the mornings walk and a good lunch, we all had some quality downtime back at the YHA. Some late evening pool was great fun. Cas and Ed vs Hat and I. We won't record just how many shots were taken before a ball was potted.... read more

With the two hour time difference we were the first ones up and about. Cas went out in search of coffee and a bakery and we sat down in the communal eating/chill out area and had a feast.... read more

Christmas Eve-So it's Christmas Eve and I'm thinking of Nan ❤️ Can't quite believe it's two years since I had to say goodbye to one of the most precious people in my life. After a little lie in me and Lauren went shopping for either something red or white for the red and white party in our hostel's bar tonight. It took us a while but we both found a bargain. I got a red halter neck playsuit for fifteen bucks....steal! It's a little big, but it was cheap! On the way home I picked up my first box of goon and a mini midori for a special occasion. When we got back to the hostel we didn't have long before we had to get ready to leave for our bridge climb and I realised I ... read more

Well after waking up early to wish Chris my son a happy birthday and happy new year as he is in the UK, I decided to get a couple of more shut eyes - plus my brain was still hurting from the alcohol. When we did decide to rise and shine we decided as we were still delicate that we would watch the news to see the new year being brought in around the world - well London you did us proud. I think next year that is where I should see the new year in. We went down to the harbour around 3 pm and there were so many people some still trying to find their way home from the night before but everyone seems to be in great spirits. We had booked a lunch ... read more

Den ersten Eindruck von Sydney habe ich aus der Luft bei Nacht gewonnen. Eine riesen Landschaft aus Lichtern hat sich am Boden gezeigt. Die Landung verlief einwandfrei und dann hieß es Gepäck abholen. Nachdem ich meinen Rucksack bekommen habe, ging es zum Zoll. Am Drogenspürhund kam ich schnell vorbei und dann stand auch schon der Abholdienst zum Hostel bereit. Beim warten auf den Bus habe ich auch dann auch noch die komplette Gruppe an Backpackern kennen gelernt. Der erste Eindruck vom Wake Up Hostel war sehr gut. Super Atmosphäre, alles sauber und sehr zentral gelegen. Da bei uns niemand schlafen konnte, sind wir gleich noch auf Erkundung in Richtung Harbour Bridge gelaufen. Auf den Straßen sind noch sehr viele Leute unterwegs - Großstadtleben eben. Sydeny ist eine wirklich beeindruckende Stadt. Überall sind noch Bars und Bistro ... read more