As mentioned, the whole reason for going to Katoomba (Blue Mountains), in the first place was to bide time and save money until my work began, so we headed back to Sydney for what would be 6 days. We rented out a room at the University, as 1) it was the holidays and they were renting them out and 2) It was massively cheaper than any hostel (always money saving!).

It actually turned out that we got an upgrade while staying here, so as well as the private room we booked, we also got an en suite, so it was pretty much 5 days of heaven for a backpacker! Randomly, David also won a competition at the Sydney Harbour YHA for a night in a deluxe private room, so we headed back there for our final night in the city.

After working for a week, enjoying a night at the pub with our old roommate from Albany Mauk, and packing up, we set the alarm for 5.30m, ready for an early morning Greyhound to finally begin our trip up the East Coast!

Let the journey begin!

Highlights: Manly beach, seeing the fish in the clear water.
Accomodation: Sydney Space pop up, Sydney Harbour YHA