Saturday 6 January 2007 - Sydney Olympic Ground Spent the day at (or getting to and from) the Sydney Olympic Ground. Didn't live too far away but somehow took 2 buses and a train and 3 hours to get there! Had a wander around, saw some replays at the dome and up to the observatory platform at the Novetel for a panaramic view of the city. Had enough time for a quick swim at the Olympic pools before we had to make the journey back! Then it was the trek acr...

Friday 5 January 2007 - The Ashes 5th Test Day 4 Packed our suitcases and moved out of the palace! Sarah took us to our temporary home, while Sarah's friends Jane and Ian were staying with them for the week. A bit concerned when we got there to find some people in the bed! Turfed them out, dumped our stuff and off to the cricket! Made our way to the SCG - Sydney Cricket Ground. Got a beer and took our seats in the higher tiers. Just as we had sat down Piet...

Wednesday 3 January 2007 - Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk After work made our way to Bondi Beach to do the 5km Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Made it a bit of a power walk trying to beat recommended time - we did, and got to 5'0s to meet Emma & Michelle for a drink.

Sunday 31 December 2006 - New Year's Eve! Started our New Year's Eve preparations with a pamper session at 'Professionails', our Christmas present from Sarah. Relaxed in our big massage chairs while we had our pedicures, then some nail treatment! We could get used to this! Made our way across the City towards Sydenham, south of the City where Sel, Beth and their friend Lilly were staying. Bit of a rush so caught up while getting ready and sipping ...

Sunday 24 December 2006 - Christmas Eve Went to the RSL for a chinese with Sarah & Paul to start the Christmas celebrations. Went downstairs for a drink after dinner but it was dead, even the oldies were nowhere to be found, so off to the Ranch to find a livlier party! Busy but you still wouldn't know it was Christmas, not a decoration in sight and not ONE Christmas song! So back to ours for our own party, with the help of MTV playing some Christmas songs...