Packed up my things ready for surf camp tonight, before checking out of my hostel.It is ridiculously hot today, about 36 degrees, but nice that I dont have to do anything like go to work in it!  Over a year ago I saw Bill granger on some cookery or lifestyle programme and he was doing his signature dishes of scrambled eggs on toast and breakfast pancakes, and serving them in his restaurant / cafe in sydney which is famous for its huge communal table, an...

On Thursday I went to the blue mountains on a day tour.  Had a brilliant day and was nice to get out fo the city and away from walking the streets for a day!  Was a packed day but brilliant.We first stopped at Kings Lookout, a drop off cliff which overlooks the blue mountains, giving really spectacular views.  They are essentailly the same as the Grand Canyon but much older as the rock is apparantly the same but it has now vegetated over which take...

On Wednesday morning I went on a harbour cruise for an hour which was great - the views were awesome and it was great to see all the postcard sites! Great way of spending a sunny morning. I wanted to do a tour of the opera house this morning but the first tour wasnt until 1pm due to rehearsals which clashed with my bridge climb so ill have to do it on friday. So i went around the shops instead, sent some postcards, had lunch and a wander, its so hot today,...

Arrived in Sydney on Monday and could hardly contain my excitement, i couldnt wait to see all the sights! I got the train from the airport to my hostel and went past the opera house and bridge and couldnt believe that i was actually seeing them, they are so pretty. On my first night i wandered up to Circular Quay and watched the sun set behind the bridge, was so pretty and couldnt quite believe that I was actually there.rnrnOn Tuesday I went up to Bondi Beach, ju...