Sydney part 2

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After Christmas I moved onto manly, which is a beach off the northern mouth of Sydney. Manly is a great beach and full of people. My hostel was a little on the stuffy side with four sweaty lads in on small room with no ventilation! The people were fun though. I lulled the time away by laying on the beach, plating some volley ball and having a go at surfing.

New years eve was spent in the city centre, of course. I watch the first fireworks display, at 21:00, in Darling harbour. It was packed! After that I headed to the rocks and watched the midnight display from under the bridge. The display was massive and lasted for about 10 mins. After midnight I caught the first ferry back to Manly and meet a guy from the hostel and had a couple of shandies before retiring for the night. New years day was 45ºC! I spent the day running in and out of the sea to cool down!

After Manly, I went and stayed with Bill and Mary again for a few days. I took the opportunity to check out the aquarium and sky tower. By now the weather had turned and the view from the top of the Sky Tower was limited. The aquarium was cool and I spent hours looking at the different displays. It gave me an idea of what I might see when doing my diving, hopefully I wont get so close to the sharks though!

I just wanted to say thanks to Bill and Mary for making me feel welcome during a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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Photos

Sydney New Years
The opra house and a lit up boat....its meant to be blurry (it arty and stuff)

Just 10min walk from manly beach
This is where I spent a 45 degree new years day

Croc
At the aquarium

Sea Lion
Laying back and chillin'

Daa da, Daa da
Hopefully i wont meet one of these bad boys in the sea!

Ummm $10 Steak
Me with Sean and Rob, splashing out on dinner

Comments

[Mum]

Fish and Chips
The steak looks good but not as good as 'Lizzies! When am i going to see a Koala then?