Australia
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Day 108 – We’ve been Goulburn-ed
Out of the motel and wander over to the sea for breakfast at Diggies overlooking the beach – pancakes and eggs benni After breakfast walk along the waterfront promenade “blue mile” – have a little paddle in the estuary and sea, then walk back towards the lighthouse Plenty of people with BBQs, swimming, surfing and…
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Day 107 – Slaloming to Wollongong
Up and have some terrible hotel coffee Showered and pack the car Drive to reception and we’ve apparently missed breakfast ???? but they put lots of love into two cappuccinos for us Dave takes the wheel and we pop down the road to History Hill Museum and Underground Mine It’s A$10 per person and well…
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Day 106 – Hill End or mine?
Slow start as we’re still getting over the jetlag after being here over two weeks now ???? Coffees, showers and pack the car up Dave drives us back the way we came last night to Katoomba town centre Parking isn’t cheap – £3 for an hour ???? Quickly pop to Yellow Deli for some breakfast…
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Day 105 – Road trippin’
Up early to prepare to vacate our little place Shower, panic packing and we’re only 30 mins late – now with 4 extra bags than we started with … we’re going to need to downsize ???? On train to international airport where we have a little pitstop for some brunch Extended Macca’s breakfast muffin, two…
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Day 104 – 2024 Down Under
A slow start to the day with a cheeky sausage sandwich made lovingly, by Daisy Dave heads out for a final day in Sydney whilst Daisy needs a recovery nap Head to the quay and grab a cheeky maccies cheeseburger and cappuccino Wharf 3 for the ferry to Manly – seems to run every 15…
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Day 103 – SYD-NYE 2024
Up and out heading to circular quay to get a good vantage point – make it to the east quay but alas the opera house, botanical gardens and many other spots are already full and blocked off – it’s only 11:30am!!!! So many idiots with suitcases just sitting in the paths, it’s mayhem … yet…
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Day 102 – Last day to aimlessly wonder
Up and chill briefly with some hot cross buns and coffee Get ready and out the door towards Museum Head to find World Square – lots of little food places, a couple breweries and some shopping too Around the corner are Paddy’s Markets Haymarket, which is actually more of a food court and mall Wonder…
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Day 101 – Having a zoo-rific time!
Up early as there’s some construction going on in the floor above us Chill for a little then decide to go make the most of our suites’ facilities The pool is empty as we arrive but a couple other people come through Big pool, jacuzzi and steamroom (as well as a little gym) Back up…
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Day 100 – Flowering in Australia
We’ve got getting to the train and catching our quick ride to the Circular Quay down to a fine art! Walk along the east quay to the Opera House – but boy is it busy today! Could be the cruise ship, maybe something else? It’s packed Just behind the Opera House is where the Royal…
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Day 99 – Getting wild in Sydney
Up a little late – maybe a jug too many yesterday ???? Wake up and doze about booking activities for today Train to centre – get off at Wynyard and wonder around the wharfs Pit stop in Subway to have a classic for lunch, though not our typical order as they have no tandoori chicken!…