Mason is our guest again today and tomorrow. So we brought his bean bag over. He loves it.
I fixed my lawn mower and got rid of the most grass ever. I only got half the garden done because now the bin is full... Will resume on Wednesday.
I had a chicken curry pie for lunch. It was good!
I cooked myself some Indian for lunch.
It was a shit day, weather wise. The birds didn't seem to be too affected by it.
During lunch I watched the Star Trek episode "I Borg". I love the Borg. I need a Borg outfit I think...
I picked Nicole up from work to go to Henley beach.
Karin took us out to dinner for our birthdays. It was a nice present. Thank you karin :-)
This is David Bowie Pigeon. She has a bright eye and a dark eye. She also likes to peck toes and my rings.
Sir Cocky-boy rushing over to get patted. He has to walk side ways.
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Nicole reading a bit while waiting for me to get ready to go in to town for breakfast.
Scoozi's in Rundle Street. Since it was already mid morning and a week-day it was not very busy. It suited me just fine.
After dropping Nicole off at work I drove to Bunnings to get 6mm steel rod with which I will attempt to fix my hand-mower.
After Bunnings I drove to the super market. I bought pears, amongst other things.
It was... exciting.
Ilse's card finally arrived. It was for my birthday but also to wish me a safe trip home. Thank you! :-)
I was pointed towards this online video series about the people from a certain World of Warcraft guild. It's very funny and sometimes scary recognizable.
Five out of six guild members (Note: a guild must have a minimum of ten members...)
This morning I woke up around 5AM thinking the city was on fire. Or maybe at least the building next of our hotel. Outside was nothing but a orange-red glow, I could only just see the building directly opposite ours. Later it appeared to be a dust storm. While the storm was still going we walked towards the Opera House nevertheless. The orange glow had turned in to a brown-beige haze.
Sydney Harbour bridge in a dust storm.
The Sydney Opera House in a dust storm...
You can imagine it was a bit disappointing. But then we came across a Guylian store which had lots of delicious things for us to try... After spending nearly two hours in there, the storm had gone and we could actually make the photos we came for!
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They actually take tours of people over the top of the bridge. You should not be afraid of heights!
Remains of the dust storm.
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We walked back to the hotel to pick up our bags and waited in the lobby for a cab to take us to the airport.
It was party-time at the airport. Due to the dust storm flights had been cancelled and re-routed. Our flight was delayed by only 3-4 hours. But we met our friend Gianna, who had come back from Japan and her story was a LOT worse. We flew back on the same plane which was funny.
It was great to be back in Adelaide again.
Thankfully we did not arrive too late; 11PM. But we had to take a taxi home. Unfortunately all other 150 people coming off our flight also wanted a taxi so we had to line up and wait.
This was last night. It's the office accross from our hotel room.
We walked in to town hunting down breakfast. There was a big waterfall fountain.
I had baked beans on toast. Very yummy. Oh, the toasted ham/cheese croissant was also very nice.
After that we took the bus down to Bronte beach to meet friends.
The friends were delayed and we waited in the park infront of the beach.
Kelly, Sanna and Miranda.
Bronte beach.
Back in town.
I saw a miner bird.
And an Ibis.
We took a break in town.
And then we visited the Sydney aquarium, which was a little dissapointing except for my chat with the sea turtle. I loved the sea turtle :-) He kept hanging around. I think he was looking at me.
It started to get dark when we emerged from the aquarium. We walkeed for an hour trying to find a pizzeria. Eventually we found a very nice one too but we were exhausted from all the walking we did. My feet are swearing at me.
I had a bath when we came home. Just to remember how it was. Well, I didn't fit length wise, lots of me stuck out of the water and got cold and my book got wet. I think thaat was enough bath tub action for the next 10 years.
We left the house around 9 in the morning to have some breakfast and then leisurely walk towards the Sydney Tower where we were going to meet a friend of Nicole whom she knows for 16 years but had never met before called "Rabbit".
It was Monday morning but the city was so lively, it was fantastic. People were hanging out ever where.
We sat down on Martin Place.
We also went to the post office there.
There are many different "old" buildings that make the city look awesome. Little ones like this one...
But also big guys like this one.
Sydney also has the biggest Apple store I have ever seen. Three floors!
We proceeded to walk towards the Sydney Tower and reached St. James park. There was a giant chess board, just like we have in A'dam.
St. Mary's cathedral.
St. Vincent in front of St. Mary's cathedral.
That is the Sydney Tower where we were going to have lunch. Going up with the elevator takes about 5 minutes.
The view was rather spectacular. The tables and chairs inside the restaurant were placed on a revolving floor. It made one rotation per hour.
The views.
St. Mary's cathedral from high above.
Afterwards we walked in to town a bit more and had a drink. Rabbit is a really nice guy, great company. We had a lot of laughs.
It's all fun and games...
And more laughs.
This is out hotel room. It's very nice.
I am incredibly impressed with the bathroom. It's the best hotel bathroom I have ever been in. It has a bath that looks clean. A shower with a shower head that I can actually stand under PLUS it comes off the wall. And the sink... I WANT one of these when I'm grown up... Fantastic design. I like to be able to stick my head under the tap.
After a little rest we went to Wagamama close by.
I had not eaten Chicken Katsu Curry for at least 5 months. I like. No, I love :-)
