Catching up

 As we write this we are now in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. But we will write about this tomorrow, let's finish off our last two days in Sydney.

After arriving and touring downtown Sydney on our first day, then checking out lawn bowling on our second day, and drinking too much I might add, we all decided our third day we would just stay home with our friends and take it easy.  A home cooked meal was in order and our host showed us (Barb) how to make Yorkshire pudding the right way, including all the tricks ... from scratch.


Great food, drinks and friends, relaxing on a rainy day.

Yesterday, we headed back into the city for a walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. The views and rock faces were incredible and there was a display of sculptures by the sea near Bondi.  





This was a 6 km walk up and down to various beaches, up hills and many staircases. It was difficult for both of us, hips were hurting climbing stairs, feet were getting sore but it was an awesome walk, one we are glad we did but will never do again!!






We settled in at a restaurant in Coogee for some food and a drink, then off to another bar for another drink, then catch the bus to get to the train to get us home so we would have time for another drink and out to dinner. It was the final dinner with these friends that we met in Europe 8 year ago.  We hope to meet up again some day in some other part of the world!

So we had to pack our bags and woke up this morning at 5 am to be taken to the train for the airport and we travelled to Cairns. It is a very slow first day here for us just trying to recover and stay awake.

More updates tomorrow.

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  1. Julie WilsonNovember 7, 2023 at 2:24 AM

    You certainly deserved a restful day today. Needless to say, my legs are also suffering. It was great to be able to spend the last 4 days with you and look forward to catching up again in a couple of years

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