Michael:
I really don’t have too much to report today as we have been to Sydney before, and today’s tour was mostly a “refresher.” Luckily, no escort was required today, so I was just one of the guests. We began with a tour through some of Sydney’s most opulent and/or trendy neighborhoods. We stopped at some spectacular lookout points to get some pictures. It was then on to Bondi Beach, Sydney’s most famous beach, for a stroll along the waterfront. The bus returned us to the city, where I left to find Beverly (by using our walkie talkies, which really worked!) and have lunch at KFC. We then walked through Hyde Park and returned to the boat.
Beverly:
The day started out a bit gray and looked like it might rain. I put an umbrella in my bag then went for breakfast. By the time I got back, blue sky was above, so I took the umbrella out of my bag – who needed the extra weight. I took the shuttle into the city along with a couple of friends and, of course, it started to rain. I hate it when I outsmart myself.
My goal today was to get my nails done and find a special yarn shop I have been waiting to visit for about a year. I took a class with the owner, bought her book and wrung my hands in anticipation of buying the yarn for one of the delicious designs in the book. But it was not to be. The shop had no address but a phone number. I asked one of the hospitality people where the shop was. It was too far away and there was no way I could get there by public transportation. I was so disappointed. So I wound up at a yarn shop downtown and bought some alpaca to make a scarf for when we are in China. My lace shawl will just have to wait until I get home as it is just too complicated to do on the ship. The no brainer scarf will at least keep my hands busy.
Upon leaving the knitting shop, I went in search of an umbrella. You would not believe how much they cost here – from $12 to $25 for some plain Jane cheapie umbrellas. I finally found one on sale for $5, a throw away, but one that would do the job. By the time I got my nails done, the clouds parted and the sun came out. How do you say dummy.
We spent a delightful evening walking to Chinatown with Jim and Pepper, and had dinner (at BBQ King) and pleasant conversation. The evening was warm and pleasant and we enjoyed a leisurely stroll back to the shuttle bus stop.
I really don’t have too much to report today as we have been to Sydney before, and today’s tour was mostly a “refresher.” Luckily, no escort was required today, so I was just one of the guests. We began with a tour through some of Sydney’s most opulent and/or trendy neighborhoods. We stopped at some spectacular lookout points to get some pictures. It was then on to Bondi Beach, Sydney’s most famous beach, for a stroll along the waterfront. The bus returned us to the city, where I left to find Beverly (by using our walkie talkies, which really worked!) and have lunch at KFC. We then walked through Hyde Park and returned to the boat.
Beverly:
The day started out a bit gray and looked like it might rain. I put an umbrella in my bag then went for breakfast. By the time I got back, blue sky was above, so I took the umbrella out of my bag – who needed the extra weight. I took the shuttle into the city along with a couple of friends and, of course, it started to rain. I hate it when I outsmart myself.
My goal today was to get my nails done and find a special yarn shop I have been waiting to visit for about a year. I took a class with the owner, bought her book and wrung my hands in anticipation of buying the yarn for one of the delicious designs in the book. But it was not to be. The shop had no address but a phone number. I asked one of the hospitality people where the shop was. It was too far away and there was no way I could get there by public transportation. I was so disappointed. So I wound up at a yarn shop downtown and bought some alpaca to make a scarf for when we are in China. My lace shawl will just have to wait until I get home as it is just too complicated to do on the ship. The no brainer scarf will at least keep my hands busy.
Upon leaving the knitting shop, I went in search of an umbrella. You would not believe how much they cost here – from $12 to $25 for some plain Jane cheapie umbrellas. I finally found one on sale for $5, a throw away, but one that would do the job. By the time I got my nails done, the clouds parted and the sun came out. How do you say dummy.
We spent a delightful evening walking to Chinatown with Jim and Pepper, and had dinner (at BBQ King) and pleasant conversation. The evening was warm and pleasant and we enjoyed a leisurely stroll back to the shuttle bus stop.
So glad the two of you are safe and away from the earthquake area. The pictures we have been seeing on the news is of the same areas where you visited earlier this month. It is so sad for those people and their part of the world. We hope the rest of your journey is safe and free from natural events of any kind.
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