Sydney During the week we stayed in Sydney we managed to see most of the major sights. We spent New Years Day on Bondi Beach with all the fashionable locals. In the evening we wandered through Darling Harbour and had dinner in Chinatown. Next day Irene and Emily took us out of the city and up to the Blue Mountains. The reason they're known as the Blue Mountains is because the eucalyptus trees that cover the valleys here give off a mist that looks blue. The vie...

New Years Eve We were really looking forward to the prospect of celebrating New Year in Sydney and were not dissapointed. After going to Irene's friend's place for a few drinks and a fantastic view over the harbour, the young ones (Andrew, Emily, Jessica) took us down to the water front for a close-up view. We had to search a bit but eventually found a good position along with loads of other people. It was packed and a really good atmosphere. The fireworks at ...

Bonza Bike Tour Started the day with the 'Bonza Bike Tour', courtesy of Danni and Kirsten (Nick's sisters). Mandy and Justin, sure you're laughing at our active itinerary already! It was a great way to see Sydney and I think we covered most of it in the surprisingly long four hours the tour took. Not realising, we hadn't taken supplies and Nick had started to become a bit delerious with the lack of food by the end. Check out the pictues of us in geeky cycle he...

Bonza Bike Tour Started the day with the 'Bonza Bike Tour', courtesy of Danni and Kirsten (Nick's sisters). Mandy and Justin, sure you're laughing at our active itinerary already! It was a great way to see Sydney and I think we covered most of it in the surprisingly long four hours the tour took. Not realising, we hadn't taken supplies and Nick had started to become a bit delerious with the lack of food by the end. Check out the pictues of us in geeky cycle he...

Arrival Arrived on Sunday 30th December at 7.30am. Got a train and a bus to Turramurra, which is a suburb just north of the city centre. Whilst in Sydney we were lucky enough to stay with Nick's relatives who lived there. We managed to make it to their house and were greeted by Steve, Irene, Andrew and Emily (The Etchells). After sorting ourselves out and having some lunch, Steve took us to Whale Beach, one of the lesser known Northern Beaches. The sun was s...