Monthly Archives: December 2005

New Years Eve in Sydney

It’s New Years Eve and this is our view of Sydney Harbor Bridge and Opera House. Once again the sun is beating down and there are loads of burnt people. I don’t think they mind too much though as the … Continue reading

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The Three Sisters and Blue Mountains

Today we took the train to Katoomba to see the Blue Mountains, and the Three Sisters (pictured). The views were outstanding all across the valley and the sun was blazing hot, so we took the scenic railway to a rainforest … Continue reading

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Arrived in Sydney

This morning we arrived in Sydney, in New South Wales. It’s great weather here: a cool 30C, shades and sun tan lotion required! We’ve been to the PowerHouse museum and the Darling Harbour visitor centre, recommended.

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Australias’ Great Ocean Road

Here’s a quick snap of the London Bridge, it’s an ancient rock formation that you can visit on the Ocean Road. We also called in on the 12 Apostiles.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge – Climb Booked

A present that me and Alison have received this year is to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge! We’ve just booked our climb for sunrise one morning next week. All thanks to Alisons Mum and Dad.

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Australia Mobile Rates and Services

Since we’re out here for a while it made sense for me to get a local mobile phone, rather than using the expensive roaming service of my home network. I’ve bought a ‘prepay’ sim from Vodafone and stuck in in … Continue reading

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