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Idyllic
That was an idyllic day Brendan. Just sitting around chilling, laughing and chewing the fat until 3pm with no pressure of go go go was a serenity in spades. Then to Whale, Palmy and Pittwater for Sydney's most northern beaches at their deserted and pristine best. When we raised our wine glasses to toast the sunset our camaraderie and united pleasure was palpable. Thanks for being part of such special times.

Beaching it Brenno!
Dave here....another good read. I just know you had a fabulous time!

Please add some of these pictures to...
https://www.travelblog.org/Topics/20789-8.html of Travelbloggers getting together!

Well done!
Well done Brendan! And what a unique way to experience Sydney Harbour Bridge! I imagine indeed you enjoyed the bottle of water and taxi ride back to the hotel again, after this great achievement :)

Sydney Opera House
So glad you like our beautiful Opera House Brendan. My husband Kev designed a lot of the lights etc there, so we feel that we are part owners of the place!

Please, sir, I want some more!
"The master was a fat, healthy man; but he turned very pale. He gazed in stupified astonishment on the small rebel for some seconds, and then clung for support to the copper. The assistants were paralysed with wonder; the boys with fear." - With apologies to Charles Dickens! I'm not saying that any of our party at Denise & David's Travelblog lunch were fat but, like Oliver Twist, we sure wanted more of the delectable feast which Denise prepared for us all together with your help Brendan. It was a wonderful way to meet fellow travelbloggers and I'm extremely grateful to have received an invite! So glad that you were able to experience music at The Basement as unfortunately Sydney's iconic music venue is closing its doors. "The Circular Quay nightspot first opened in 1973 and is one of Sydney's oldest jazz venues. Over the years it has become a stalwart of the city's broader entertainment and live music scene, hosting everything from cabaret shows to intimate Neil Diamond concerts." Report courtesy SMH 26/03/18. So, lucky you Brendan!!

Harbour Bridge Climb
Someone has been inspired by your blog to imitate your adventure but did it on his own in the middle of the night. Attempts to retrieve him were eventually successful but caused total chaos as the main thoroughfare into the Sydney CBD was closed for five hours. Traffic was affected as far back as Parramatta (nearly 50 kms away) and traffic queues were over 3 hours for some. You need to curb your enthusiasm - not :).

Upgrade
We went to such an effort to prepare the Vermillion Room for you...even cleaned the spa jets so you could have a floating sleep experience among our flora and fauna. And then you turned out to such a great guest we had to give you an upgrade! What a trooper Jo is...crutches and all...not prepared to miss a minute of the fun. And then there were the surprises coming thick and fast. There is something about the Travelblog community that brings out the best in people...the joy on Sydney TB faces meeting in person in our home...Denise's masterchef cooking...desserts from Jan, Michelle & John & Sylvia...Ali's chuckles as he greeted us in the ether with Dave & MJ joining us as virtual guests for lunch from USA on Skype followed by Andrew Strong of the Commitments belting out songs and wrestling with his guitar...to us. Thank you Brendan & Jo for joining us for this ride...and accepting the Platinum upgrade. And you have only touched on the beginning.

A lunch for the ages
Dave here....looks like a great time was had by all!

Travel blog hospitality
Nothing like hanging out with like minded people. The world of travel is kind and accepting. Sounds like a bit of playful snaking around. The food looks fantastic....the Hoopers can throw a party. Keep those tales coming. MJ