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More chillin in Byron Bay
February 12, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Another day chillin in Byron. Stayed round the pool most of the day. V hot and humid 30 + degrees. Had to dip in the pool to cool down. Had a nice lunch under the gazebo watched by our friend the lizard and later joined by what looked like a small turkey scratching around for bugs totally oblivious to our presence. Later went in to town and had a few drinks and brought back a take a way pizza. Chewed the fat over a bottle of red till the early hours.Read more
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Chillin in Byron Bay
February 11, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The house is amazing, open plan living incorporating a well designed outdoor space and pool. We thought we had the place to ourselves but came down to an 18 inch long lizard sunning himself on the decking. Had a lazy morning around the pool and then in to Byron for lunch. Byron is popular with backpackers so there are a lot of young people about giving the place a party atmosphere with buskers in the streets and live bands in most of the pubs. After a grazy lunch we walked along the beach and then back to the house where we all fell asleep. It clouded over later and we had some rain but it soon cleared and Ali and I went into town to get supper. I cooked Chicken Fajitas. Finished the night off with a game of crib - girls won again!Read more
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Port Stevens to Byron Bay
February 10, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Got up and had a swim and then had a quick look round Port Stevens. Went to Fingal Bay, L&D wanted to show us the tranquil beauty of this beach only to find a sports event underway with 100's of people - but we got the idea. The drive took about 6 hrs along long straight roads through lush forest and farm land. We broke up the journey with a stop at Cassegrain Vineyard in Port Maquarrie. Had a tasting I did the reds Ali did the bubbles (advantage of not driving) and bought 3 reds and 3 pink bubbles to start the week off. We arrived in Byron around 6.30 and settled in for a take a way curry and watched Spurs beat Arsenal - perfect end to the day.Read more
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Sydney to Port Stevens
February 9, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Spent most of the day preparing to leave Sydney to drive up to Port Stevens on our way to Byron Bay. Met Dave from his course at Maquarrie University and then joined the commuters for the long slow drive out of Sydney. After a couple of hours we arrived in Port Stevens and checked in to a Motel. Went to a pub on the Marina for dinner and then back via another pub which had a ZZ Top tribute.Read more
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Walk - Bondi to Coogee
February 8, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Top day today one of the best so far. Our Megabus tickets were valid for 24hrs so we got up early (relatively) and got the tram to Central to pick up the Megabus to Bondi. Bondi beach is quite commercial still beautiful and reminds us a bit of the South of France with period buildings providing a backdrop. This was the starting point for our walk which would take in some of Sydneys most beautiful ocean beaches. The beaches are accessed via a cliff top path and takes you to Tamarama Beach, Bronte Beach, Clovelly Beach, and finally to Coogee Beach where we we went to the upstairs bar in the Coogee Pavillion for a well earned beer. Spent a few hours on the beach and then took the bus to Newtown to meet Lisa from work. Had a beer in the Marlborough Hotel and then back for a shower and out again for a Thai meal. Met up with Dave and back to the flat via a quirky local pub The Friend in Hand. Fell asleep on the balcony. Good day.Read more
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City Bus Tour
February 7, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Took one of the mega bus tours to get a closer look at the city and to get some history and background. We got off at The Rocks and had a drink in one of Sydneys oldest pubs The Fortune of War. It was very busy as a cruise liner was due to leave shortly from the nearby quay. Then off to George St and the shops. Had some lunch in the Victoria Arcade, very ornate with designer shops. Luckily I managed to move Ali on to Myer a nice department store where the prices were more like it. Got the bus back to Central and back to the flat on the crowded commuter tram. Vegetable kebabs and Halloumi on the bbq for tea.Read more
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Darling Harbour / Circular Quay / Manley
February 6, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Took tram to Pyrmont and then on to the ferry to take us round to Circular Quay. This is a stunning trip taking you under the harbour bridge and giving you the opportunity to view the Opera House from the water giving a very different perspective. From Circular Quay we took the ferry to Manley, the last place you get to before the open Ocean. We walked from the enclosed harbour side down the main street to arrive at Manley Beach.Stunning blue / green water and white sands. Had lunch in the Manly Grill and then settled on the beach for a few hours. Finished off with a beer in the Bavarian bar on the Wharf. Later went with L&D to their local The Toxteth for beers and the local "delicacy" Chicken Schnitzel covered in tomato sauce and cheese just like a pizza wiith a breaded chicken base. Delish !!Read more
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Nicholas Seafood Traders
February 5, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Lisa and Dave went off to work so we decided that we would cook supper fot them. After a lazy morning we went to the Tramshed to get a few bits and had a cheeky beer. Did some prep for the meal and then went to the Sydney Fish Market to get some Barramundi fillets (doing cajun blackened barramundi fillets with a mango salsa and chorizo patatas bravas).
Got the tram to Darling Harbour and spent a couple of hours watching the world go by. Then back to the flat to enjoy the meal with a few glasses of vino.Read more
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Shark Beach and sushi
February 4, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Weather picked up today, high 20s with a nice breeze. Took the car to Vaucluse a smart suburb with large houses and top end cars. Walked through Nielsen Park with great views across to the city. Shark beach is a small beach frequented mainly by locals. Boardered with trees and a grass verge it has a cafe restaurant where we had a coffee before settling down for a bit of sun and a quick dip. Despite its name it is very safe being surrounded by a shark net. We had lunch at a small local sushi restaurant Den Sushi Bar with a cold glass of Ashahi and a selection of dishes, beef, salmon, prawns, edamame, seaweed salad, chicken schnitzel and squid. Had a walk along the beach and watched the sea planes come in. An ice cream from Woolworths and then home for a shower some beer and a curry.Read more
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Walk - Glebe to Sydney Opera House
February 3, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Glebe is a walkable distance to Central Sydney (sort of!!). It has tree lined roads and a range of individual shops, restaurants and cafes with every type of Asian cuisine you can think of. Our route took us first to China Town where we had lunch at East Ocean Restaurant. There was no menu, instead there was a constant stream of waitresses pushing trolleys trying to get you to have whatever they had on offer. We had a small selection of dim sum, Peking duck, fresh veg, pork dumplings and noodles. Next stop Paddys Market a massive indoor market with all sorts of tourist tat including a bottle opener with a set of Kangeroo testicles attached, classy. The fresh food area was excellent everything looked so bright and vibrant. We walked through the central business district. Lots of road works due to the extension of the Tram system. Passed the site where the first flag was raised by the first settlers and on to Circular Quay. The Harbour Bridge dominates the scene despite the presence of a massive cruise liner. The Opera House was different to what I expected. A series of buildings rather than one and beige in colour as opposed to white. We had a drink in the Opera House bar and watched Sydneys beautiful people strutt their stuff. Got an Uber home (feet aching a bit). Made some smoked trout bruchettas to go with a bottle of Bolly that Lisa had been keeping and Dave fired up the Barbie.Read more
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Arriving in Sydney
February 2, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Good flight to Sydney, couldnt sleep so watched trash movies, Wonder Woman and Kingsman. Ali more interested in the flight path watching Aus get nearer. Lisa and Dave met us off the plane with our personalised Welcome to Oz board. Drove to their appartment in Glebe a leafy suburb close to the City and Harbour near the Anzac Bridge. Went for a walk and took tram to Pyrmont Bay / Darling Harbour where we had our first beers of the trip. Then back to Glebe via the Fish Market. Amazing place, look forward to getting some inspiration when in Chef mode. Managed to stay awake until 7.30 then out like a light.Read more
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Singapore Airport
February 1, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Singapore is a very busy port, very active waterway with large cargo vessels and a high rise skyline. Airport very good huge designer shopping area and more importantly a great deal on Bombay Saph. Had a small Carlsberg for about £6 proper export strength not the weak fizz we get in UK.Read more
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Journey Down Under
January 31, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌧 5 °C
Great journey from Bridgend, many thanks to Paul and Lianne for taking us to the airport. Good news managed to get checked in early bad news more time for Ali in the shops !! Not happy, not allowed to buy gin at Heathrow. Aussies dont recognise our sealed bags. Had a nice snack in Wondertree salad, chicken satay very tasty. Boarding and flight good food excellent. Fish curry for dinner and prawn noodles for breakfast. Seats a bit cramped, bloke in front had his seat so far back he was virtually laying in my lap. Entertainment system great like having your own ipad in the back of the seat. Listened to Green Day (welcome to paradise!) watched Total Recall and lost to Ali at cards - still early days.Read more
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January 31, 2018