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May 22nd 2013
If I had a dollar for every time the fire alarm went off in my building, I would be able to finance another year of studying abroad. I'm not kidding--these fire alarms are the most sensitive alarms ever and go off on almost a daily basis. Using a toaster oven sets them off. Making popcorn will set them off. Even boiling water right underneath them will sometimes set them off. The problem is, once they go off, the fire department has to come and make sure that the building hasn't caught fire from a pot of boiling water. Luckily for me, the building does much better against not melting from water than the Wicked Witch of the West, so so far so good. But because the fire alarm goes off on a daily basis, people take ... read more
WORLD CRUISE DEPARTING SYDNEY
Published: May 22nd 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Darling Harbour
May 20th 2013
MONDAY 20.5.2013 Had a lovely leisurely drive up from Shell Harbour with Kaz and Reg, it was wonderful of them to drive us up to the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney, boarded the Sea Princess by about 12.00 and had lunch whilst awaiting our departure at 4.00p.m. The boat was a bit late leaving heading out at about 4.40p.m., we thought it would be dark before we got outside the heads in Sydney but were very lucky to see everything as we cruised out under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House at about 5.30p.m. Absolutely SENSATIONAL!! views, we don't go much on Sydney as a city but it is very, very pretty. Many smaller boats, ferries etc on the harbour also people walking up the harbour bridge stopped to view the huge ... read more
A lot can happen in a year
Published: May 19th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Potts Point
May 19th 2013
Exactly one year ago today, having bundled up nearly all my belongings into storage, I joined more than half a million other New Zealanders in the so-called "lucky country". I can't believe how quickly it's gone. I didn't know what the future would hold, with a work contract for one year, so I set myself a goal to see as much as I could in my year. I've visited every State and Territory, including a visit to the Federal Parliament where I found out what the difference between the two is. I've seen a lot, but only starting to discover what a vast, diverse, wild and beautiful country it is. Australia is nothing if not a land of contrasts. The beaches are simply stunning, amongst the most beautiful I've seen anywhere. Whether downtown Sydney, or more ... read more
THE TRAVELBLOG MUSIC AWARDS...Welcoming the Travelblog Big Big Band
Published: May 18th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney
May 18th 2013
THE TRAVELBLOG MUSIC AWARDS...Welcoming the Travelblog Big Big Band. The moment you have been waiting for, thousands of Auditions, anxious moments, incredible music, artists, fans aplenty. Just turn to World Music thread, and join the party. World Music from all corners of the globe. Rock, Blues, Rhythm, Swing, Ballads, Chill, Electronic, Classical, Country, Pumping, Gentle, Cruisy, Modern, Traditional, Old Time...even a bit of Jazz. Thanks to "youtube" and Travelblog's Code invented by our Patron...the one & only Ali Watters (Applause) we have been able to share our favourite music...discover new music...put on our dancing shoes...or just sit back and enjoy music...to add to our Travelblog experience. Our panel of esteemed judges have been sifting through the Auditions. Their votes are in...time to declare the results...& welcome the Travelblog Big Big Band.... read more
It's Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Christmas
Published: May 15th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney
May 15th 2013
This morning when I turned on the news, the first thing I saw were a bunch of children making snow angels, and then the weather reporter came on and told me how everything is starting to freeze over at night now that it's getting closer and closer to winter. It's really quite depressing. It's dark now at 5 PM, and I find myself thinking about hot chocolate and fires and Christmas decorations, all the while starting to get Christmas music stuck in my head. And then I realize it's the middle of May and that Christmas is still 7 months away. I think that I could eventually get used to pretty much everything here and how upside down Australia is, but I do not think I could ever get used to it being freezing cold in ... read more
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Proposed route for my one way trip to the land down under
Published: May 14th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » CBD
Sydney, Australia
Published: May 14th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Sydney Harbour
May 12th 2013
I never had a heart for cities. The Great Barrier Reef was my main target in Australia. But the flight was through Sydney. I decided to stay for a couple of days and see at least the two of the iconic structures structures of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Flight from Christchurch to Sydney was with Air NewZealand, a comfortable 3.5 hour journey left me in Sydney airport before noon. As directed by Lisa (Sydney expert) took the train to Central, changed for Kings Cross and walked to Challis Lodge. The lodge appears to be an annex to an old convent, with wooden floors etc, kind of done up for tourists. As I had only two nights here I was not too concerned with with the stay. However the place was clean, quiet and ... read more
May 9th 2013
Hi All Welcome to our first series of blogs for the next three months...Yes you read that right...we are away for the next three months.... :) Note - Disclaimer...Dont judge us !!!... read more
Hello Sydney! It's so good to see you!
Published: May 9th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney
May 9th 2013
Dear all, Well here we are! We gave back the van with no problems and spent a night in an airport motel. It was strange being in a bigger space and I missed the small space of the campervan. Ash suggested that to compensate I should shut myself in the bathroom or sit under the table! Anyway we didn't sleep great but got up and got our flight to Sydney. For the first time ever we arrived in the day and I was on the right side of the plane, coming in at the right angle to see the amazing sight of the opera house and Sydney harbour bridge. I was very excited, much to the dismay of the stuffy business man who was sat next to me! We got to our apartment which is right ... read more
PAR(id)IS(e) Regained!
Published: May 4th 2013Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Darlinghurst
May 7th 2013
For the next 4 weeks we are heading first to Paris and then to Brittany. However, before we start this journey let's wind back the clock to 2011 and a conversation we had about our trip that year..... ......."how about we spend all four weeks in Spain. Would that be alright with me” Dianne asked. Alright?? -- it would be absolutely marvellous for me!!! however I was surprised that Dianne would give up her opportunity for two weeks in France. Dianne quickly corrected me on this point – no she was not giving up France, but rather postponing it from this time; our next trip would be totally French. ..... which brings us to here and now as we prepare to set off to redress the travel imbalance. For our two weeks in Paris we have ... read more
