Spiders, Shining and Screws Yesterday afternoon we decided to take a peek at Glebe - another suburb of Sydney. We have pretty much done the main suburbs now. I have it on good authority that Karl once lived here and funnily enough when I asked one of the locals he said - "whaaat? Do yow know my Karly do yow?" Over the past few weeks my bonce has grown to uncontrollable proportions and I was walking around with what looked like a helmet on my head. Time for a h...

A View to a Kill "Night fall covers me But you know the plans I'm making Still overseas, Could it be the whole lot opening wide" It's been a few days since my last update and in the meantime, myself and the dear little creature accompanying me have been settling into Sydney life just like locals. As such, nothing "out of the ordinary" has occurred. To recap, it was time to check out of our luxury Meriton apartment on Friday and engage in a trek across the c...

Still enjoying Sydney .... After a relaxing day spent in the city on Tuesday, enjoying a picnic in the Royal Botanic Gardens, we went on our second day trip to the Hunter Valley wine region yesterday. First stop was an animal park where we got to meet some friendly koala bears and kangaroos. There were a few Emu's running about as well, but no Rod Hull funnily enough. Rumour has it that they were having some "reception" problems and so Rod was on the visitor cen...

The Australian Bill Ellis We had a very chilled Sunday in Sydney, seeing the Opera House up close - didn't realise it was actually three separate structures. We then had a good look at the Royal Botanic Gardens, riding the little "choo choo" train around with the guide. The weather was variable - mainly cloudy, with rain showers and with the sun breaking through now and again. Really nice place to bring a picnic with fantastic views of the harbour. Getting into...

Sydney at last ..... So, after 25 days on the road, we finally made it to Sydney which is the cornerstone of the trip and where we will spend 15 days. So far it has been really enjoyable. Our apartment is fantastic - very central, luxurious and huge. The building also has a brand new swimming pool and gym. Backpacking? Are you having a laugh?!! This is the way to do it matey. BJ rating of 4.5. Unfortunately, I got a bout of manflu and so the Tuesday was a wri...