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Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 21st 2005

I know I've only been here 4 days, but as always I've been a bit snap happy! Hope you enjoy them, have a fab Christmas and New Year, Laura xx... read more
The City
Harbour Bridge
On The Ferry

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 21st 2005

Here I am in beautiful Sydney... I can hardly believe it. The flight from San Francisco to Sydney was very long, and it is very difficult to sleep in an upright position. Not to mention the fact that we were sitting in the row directly behind first class, so we could see the people all stretched out and sleeping peacefully! But it wasn't as bad as I was expecting, and I did manage to sleep a little bit. There was also a couple with a small baby in the row beside us, which of course made me think of Chris & Sarah & Nathan. The baby was so good though, he didn't make a sound the entire flight! We landed in Sydney and Dejana and Petar met us at the airport (after an extremely long wait ... read more
Sydney Airport
Botanical Gardens
Harbour Bridge

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Liverpool December 20th 2005

Hello everyone, just a quick hello and Merry Christmas to everyone....hope everyone has their shopping done and all ready to go.... I went for a little fly with a guy from work in a little 2 seater cesnna, and wanted to show the pics, Especially Dad and Nicci...and ok you Brind and Price...lol...we flew from Bankstown (near Sydney) then flew over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, it was sick...we then flew up the coast to Palm Beach, then all the way down the south coast past Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra and Cronullathen back home....we could get a birds eye view of the riot locations.... just a little update on those of you who have read in the news.... The riots here have gotten out of control, burning down Churches and schools, all the beaches are ... read more
Sydney Flight 101
Sydney Flight 101
Sydney Flight 101

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 20th 2005

Have a really good flight from Perth to Syndey - only 3.5 hours due to tail wind. Chris Thornton (uni friend of S's) picks us up and takes us to his uber cool apartment in Manly on the North Head. It's paradise for us travellers...immediately make use of his washer and clean bathrooms! Chris is a brilliant host and has stocked up on lots of food and wine for our arrival, so we graciously took advantage and sat out on his balcony, overlooking the Manly ferry route (left), Manly beach (straight ahead) and the ocean (right). We head out for a couple of drinks in the evening to the Manly Wharf Hotel bar. Very cool, full of beautiful people (until D and S arrive of course!). ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Bondi Beach December 20th 2005

Well folks, what seemed like a holiday that was never going to evenutate is now coming about VERY quickly! After months of planning with Dom, the last few weeks have seen some big items on the 'To Do List' get checked off! - Mill Hill Christmas Party - Check! - Christmas Dinner Party - Check! - Ticket paid for - Check! - Finished work - Check! - Packed all worldly belongings - Check! - Moved out of Mill Hill Road - Check! Two weeks ago we had our third annual Mill Hill Road Christmas Party. A successful afternoon all round, with a great turn out of wonderful friends. Highlights included the glorious sunny afternoon, 100 sausages, 4 cases of Hahn Premium Light (will explain another time), first degree burns, glow sticks and George Harrison (it's not ... read more
Mill Hill Christmas Party
Mill Hill Christmas Party
Mill Hill Christmas Party

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 19th 2005

Of Arrivals and Riots Well to begin with, of course, the big news is that my parents arrived yesterday! And, after flying from Miami to LA, LA to Honolulu and finally Honolulu to Sydney, they walked through the custom’s gate last night none too worse for the wear with only their roller boards in tow. I will admit that, out of an entire jumbo jet, they were almost the first people thru the gates because they were the only people who hadn’t checked luggage. So score one for Dad’s carry-on-only rule, we’ll see if all the other luggage related factors go in their favor over the next three weeks. Backing up a few days, we’ve been in the ‘riot zone’ here in Bondi. Due to all the threats of violence, a special marshal law was enacted ... read more
Dad's Here Too
Tidal Pool

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Blue Mountains December 19th 2005

December 19th Sydney (Bondi) Woodford (beginning of Blue Mountains) Another lazy internet morning. Heading out to Blue Mountains any minute now, after a spot of second hand shopping in Sydney’s Newtown. This is the eclectic scene of the inner burbs. Trying reminders on my independence and loss of it. Sweet reminders on enjoying the journey rather than just focusing on the destination. Thank you W for your What a day my oh my. All I can say is make sure you read the parking signs very clearly. Short of it all for me was $175 ‘stopped in a clearway zone’+ $145 towing fee and I eventually located my car. The man at the RTA was actually very helpful. -o0o- “You can’ get lost if you’ve nowhere to be” Profundity of my year. What a beautiful ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 19th 2005

So, yeah, came back from the outbacks and got into the working force ... I've now been working for two months at this perfect little office at Martin Place in Sydney City, just over a ten minute walk from the house that I share with four other people. Sydney is just a great city and the people here are the least stressed city people I've ever met, apart from my boss that is ... I'm designing residential houses all over Sydney at the moment, but things are gonna calm down a bit come Christmas. So what have I done with myself, apart from working? Well, everything else really. I'm perfectly settled in a terraced house in Woolloomooloo with Aussie Andrew, English couple Chris and Esther and my Swedish-speaking German/Italian friend Isabella. There are parties more or ... read more
The Crew
Bondi
Walk Against Warming

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney » Coogee Beach December 19th 2005

I have now started work at La Cita. I worked there on Friday and Saturday night, it's ok, but to be honest it's not ideal, but I really need the money so I just have to like it and lump it. Because it's a latino style bar everyone in there does proper salsa dancing, which can be quite funny to watch. I was able to finish early on Friday night so finished at 1am (it's open til 2am) so I went and met Chris after work and was able to get the bus home with him which was cool as he is pretty much next door on the harbour. Saturday night was cool worked 6- til about 3.30am which is the same as I used to work at Dogma. Was all ok, but in the end ... read more
My view whilst sleeping on the beach
The beach unifrom!
Life's a beach!

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney December 18th 2005

Letzte Pruefungen und Weihnachtszeit in Sydney Hallo ihr Lieben?! Ich hoffe, ihr geniesst alle die schoene, kalte Weihnachtszeit!!!!! Ist es nicht komisch, dass wir nur noch 5 Mal schlafen muessen, dann steht der Weihnachtsabend schon vor der Tuer. Leider komme ich dieses Jahr nicht nach Hause :( Die Zukunft ist so ungewiss: Job/Visum fuer Australien. Ich weiss leider noch nicht, ob ich mein Visum nach dem 15. Maerz 2006 verlaengern kann. Wenn nicht, dann komme ich ja schon bald nach Hause und es wuerde sich nicht lohnen jetzt schon mal zu kommen (Spasseshalber natuerlich, aber leider finanziell nicht :( Aber nun genug der Traurigkeit - das gute ist, das Wetter hier. Wir haben durchschnittlich zwischen 28-42 Grad hier!!!! Natuerlich fuehlt es sich nicht wie Weihnachten an, zum Glueck, sonst wuerde ich wohl jeden Abend weinen, dass ... read more
Chris & Haide
International students
Party nach der letzten Pruefung




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