Sydney Challenge Day 2: The Pacific Ocean

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March 19th 2018

Published: April 9th 2018

After the long day yesterday, this morning was a relief. It was a laid-back morning with nothing to do. Dave had to do some work, so Jo and I sat with our laptops catching up on sorely neglected daily life tasks. Sipping coffee, listening to the birds out on the patio, I was able to do what so many do as their vacation- nothing. I messed around on Facebook, checked my bank statements (giant lotter... Read Full Entry

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Brendan Vermillion

bvchef

Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info

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10th April 2018

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

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

11th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

What great idea
Thank you so much for that suggestion. I don't know why I didn't think of it. Pictures have been uploaded. Thank you

10th April 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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

10th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks David
A fabulous time was had by all. Thanks for the comment.

10th April 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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.

11th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

What a perfect work
Idyllic is the perfect word to describe that morning and day. I am so grateful to have been part of that special time. Truly a day to remember.

11th April 2018

michelleandkev
Michelle & Kevin Cavanagh

Sipping coffee & listening to the birds!
Such wonderful decadence I say! There should be more of it. Pleased to read Brendan that you've walked a bit of the Great North Walk; something that I did over a weekend a few years ago. Must do it again. Thanks for the photos of the beautiful Pacific Ocean at Whale & Palm beaches. Once you're settled back home do get yourself a copy of Simon Winchester's "Pacific The Ocean of the Future". It's a great read and to quote some of the blurb on the back of the book; "Following his acclaimed bestseller on the Atlantic Ocean, Simon Winchester presents an utterly enthralling account of the Pacific and its pivotal role in the modern world." I'll second that!!

11th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Decadent for sure
Thanks for the comment and book suggestion Michelle. I will look that up. Yes, this was special day. I had a great set of tour guide/hosts who made certain I was getting a taste of the real Sydney.

12th April 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Fish 'n' Chips by the Sea
Sounds like a wonderful end to a wonderful day :) The beach and sea views look amazing.

12th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

It was just what I needed
The entire day was great and fish and chips just capped it off perfectly.

12th April 2018

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Pacific Play
What a great day. I'm glad you respected the jelly fish and only photographed it. Loved all the leg photos. I'm glad you got to walk David and Denise's backyard. Lots going on back there from what I"m told. MJ

12th April 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Wiser with age
I had never seen anything that looked like that, so was not going anywhere near touching it. This was a very fun day. I wish I had been able to spend more time out in their backyard. The park is immense and I can tell there are more stories buried out there.

10th June 2018

Jo Trouble
Jo McCarthy

More magic memories
Yes I would have loved to have been down on the beach, but was pleased to see you guys having so much fun. Barefoot is the only way to walk on a beach! What a magical sunset on the other side, and the company just made it even more special. I just wish I hadn't been laughing so much at your Day Two Chair Folding Challenge, otherwise there would have been photos - I was trying to get my camera out but couldn't manage that and still stay upright on the crutches :-D

10th June 2018

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Argh, that stupid chair
That sunset on the beach was a very special evening. It was worth the chair aerobics in the end. Although I am glad you weren't able to get the camera out. No one should have to see that slapstick routine.

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