Well the trip so far has been great. I have been waking up between 7 and 8am every morning, drinking the best coffee on the planet, eating awesome seafood, and getting a lot of exercise. Monday, I walked from the apartment to Coogie beach along the east coast walk. There's a walkway that goes from Bondi Beach to Coogie Beach. It took about 2 hours. I spent all day on the packed beach. The people here are tanned with great bodies. It's a very healthy city. I haven't seen hardly any chubby people. The guys run around without shirts on...nice! Of course I stand out with my white skin. Oh well!
Yesterday, I went to a yoga class (right next door to the apt), walked down to the local beach, and swam in the ocean. The weather is perfect! It's about 90 with a breeze. Once I get nice and hot on the beach, the water cools me off. It's so refreshing, not bitter cold at all! But also not bath water. Perfect for the hot sunny days.
Then I met up with Marcus for after work drinks and dinner. We went to the Opera Bar right next to the Opera House. It was beautiful! Then we walked over to the other side of the harbor to eat. I wanted to go to a "shrimp on the barbie" kind of place. We walked in and picked out our meat, seasoned it ourselves and bbq'd it on a community bbq. It was sooooo good! Of course, I got filet mignon. Yummy!
A couple of things, I have noticed since I've been here. The people are not friendly at all! Very new york type. Busy, no one looks you in the eye, no one smiles and says hello, not only on the streets, but also along the walking path to the beaches. It's like hey people, you are not at work, it's a beautiful day, be happy! Smile. I've spoken with other travelers and they said they noticed the same thing. It's just Sydney. As soon as I go up the coast to Cairns and other places, it's way different. Things are slower up there. People say things like "Hey Braugh, how's it hanging?" I'm really looking forward to that!
The other thing is that they don't free pour the liquor. They use a one ounce shot glass. So the drinks are really weak. Luckily a typical vodka drink is about $5-6 Australian so about ($4 US). So I've been ordering doubles. That seems to work out. But it blows me away that the beaches are packed all day with people who are on vacation, in their 20's and 30's, and no one is partying. I expected it to be like spring break, but it's not. Some go to the bars for some cocktails around 5ish. But it's been pretty mellow in that sense. Of course, I haven't been to the downtown bars yet...this is just the beach bars. I'm not complaining...just something I've observed.
Today it's supposed to be 94! Marcus's friend Maria is picking me up at noon to go over to Manly Beach. We have to cross the bridge to go to this one. It's a little island type beach. We are going to either rent bikes and ride around or walk along the coastal walking path.
It's been pretty chill so far. I did book my flight, hostel and tours for Cairns/Cape Tribulation for Sunday - Thursday. I can't wait!!! The diving here is going to be insane. I've been reading a lot about it. I'll keep you posted... miss you all!
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Sounds like sooooo much fun! You'll get in your groove, don't worry about it. Sounds like Cairns will be more your style. Whoo hoo! It's 40 degrees and cloudy here so I'm supa jealous! Love, E
ReplyDeleteP.S. Have you started Twilight? hee hee!
Sounds like you are really enjoying yourself, too bad the folks in Sydney aren't more friendly. How about the downtown scene, are you going? Hopefully it'll be a different vibe with a fun crowd! I've been enjoying the blog, have a wonderful time!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the stuff you don't write on it!! hee hee :) Tiffany
Love reading your blog. Sounds like your having a ball! Recieved your email with your itinerary. That was neat because of the links to where you will be staying. Looking forward to your next blog.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dad