Hangin' in Sydney
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Hangin' in Sydney |
Hello Sydney....wow, now this is a city! : 30 November 2003
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We haven't seen a sheep or cow in days...we feel so lost in this big crazy city, It's definitely different here, but so far it's looking pretty cool, well, with the exception of our accomodations on the first night. We arrived in Sydney yesturday afternoon....the second we got off the plane we were blasted with the hot humid air...instant sweat. Lovely. We thought, we'll check into our hotel/hostel and take nice cool showers...HA HA HA! First we were accosted by Russian shuttle bus guys at the airport...who, by the way, had no idea where our "Centrally" located hotel was...AKA..the center of Sydney. Worried that they may dump our bodies in some crocodile infested river, Robin was armed and ready (With our corksrew). In any case , once our hyperactive imaginations took a rest we where fine. Our driver, in retrospect, was the least frightening compared to what lay ahead. As we drove closer to our dump, oh, I mean, hotel, we noticed that the streets where laydened with nothing but sex shops, bars and "massage parlors"...hhhmmmm, where were we going. Shit, here we go again. Anyway, "Think positive...think poitive..." So we found this lovely palace and checked ourselves in. It was a bit more expensive than the other hostels so we figured aaaahhh, splurge a little. OH MY GOD! This place was disgusting, It was itty bitty, stinky, dirty, and no windows, unless you count the one that was so dirty you couldn't see out of it. We lit incense as fast as possible and left to find a new location for the rest of the week (I think we were actually hoping to burn the place down). We must have walked 10 miles in our flip flops, in the rain, then the sun and the whole time in the blazing heat...we were lookin good. Our plan was to find a new place then quickly find a pub and get drunk so we could face our shit hole for the night. It seems like every building that's labeled with the word "Hotel" in Syndey, that is not some 5 star place like the Four Seasons, has been turned into an entire building of bars and restaraunts, each floor having a different theme. One even had a price list painted on the wall, but no reception desk to be found. We did finally stumble across this cute little place, and it even had rooms. After everything we'd been through we were easily impressed, so we booked it for the rest of the week. And it's only $20 more than the shit hole! After setting ourselves up for the rest of the week, it was time to try to prepare ourselves for our night in hell. So we casually walk into an Irish pub that we passed earlier and thought the food looked good....we definatley got our moneys worth here. It was Karaoke night...ooooh, big surprise (The people down under seem to live for Karaoke...maybe it's their Hollywood?) But this was special, this was hosted by these two big gay transvestite men. They were hilarious. The singers all sucked and the transvestites made fun of everyone...including the audience or anyone that happened to catch their attention. It was great! I almost..just barely almost got Robin to get up and sing "I'm Too Sexy" He was fighting it it..I was so close...damm...then he had to pull the old.."I'll do it if you do" Yeah right..we all know that will never happen....NEXT TIME...I'll get him. ha ha. Well, after a few quiet ones, and with the help of my little friend Ambien, we survived the scum pit. Robin, unfortunately woke up with a hang over and my cough/cold....that sucks! Today we checked into our new cool hotel..NICE...bathroom, window (alley shot, oh well) 24 hour pub below us..10 minute walk to the Sydney Opera house. We look up and see the Sydney Tower. We are happy little campers now. We booked a 5 day desert safari today, we leave for Alice Springs on Sunday. From there it is all camping and hiking in the Outback...I can't wait! And now we're going to try to contact all of our new buddies here in Australia to figure out the rest of our time. So, Shona, Angie, Gareth, Sean, Dave, and everyone else, drop us a line so we can figure out how we're going to see you. And don't worry, Gary, we're looking forward to picking you up on the 24th. Want to go surfing for 4 days? I Cannot wait to go to India....by the way, did anyone catch the article about the adult woman that was swallowed whole by a Python in Bangladesh? I hate snakes. What is up with Michael Jackson? Michael Peterson, can you do a fly by and get us the scoop? Jason Mortimor, we saw your double...I mean, he was in a live sex show..but..whatever...Ha Ha...We saw him out and about..I think you and Maya need to come here.....when/where is the big day? Jeff Blodgett...Walk in, Stand up comedy in Auckland, New Zealand....????? The movie "Mystic River" SUCKS! Clint Eastwood needs to give it up on the Directing gig.... Oh, and sorry Liz, but happy very belated birthday. We were on a Contiki bus and thought of you. Happy Birthday also, T. Monkey!!! Hi Moms and Dads! |
Replies: 5 comments
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Go to the Rocks on the weekends for the open air market and corn on the cob! GREAT pubs through there.... Posted by Jeanne @ 12/03/2003 06:30 PM PST |
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Sounds like you were in Kings Cross. Posted by Jeanne @ 12/03/2003 07:00 PM PST |
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hey Jeanne...we went to the Rocks yesturday...climbed the bridge then had a few at the local pub. We haven't been to Kings Cross yet. But we'll get there eventually. Ready for a trip back to Australia???? Posted by andrea @ 12/04/2003 05:44 PM PST |
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No seriously. I really need to know if that's how it works over there. Posted by jeff blodg @ 12/04/2003 06:30 PM PST |
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Sweeeet! :) Posted by Czarne @ 01/17/2004 02:06 PM PST |
