After a quick bite to eat and drink in the lounge (on Thursday, August 15) I’m off to board the plane. I’m using my Cathay points for this flight and flying BA……
We land into Sydney at the lovely hour of 5am (what was I thinking?!); I’m staying with my friend Susan in Neutral Bay/Cremorne area and as it’s well before the crack of dawn I decide to take the train into the city then a bus. This at least will take time and I shouldn’t arrive to her place before 7am.
After a quick shower and putting on all my winter clothes I have (man it’s cold) we drive into the city. Such a luxury for me! Susan has a car park at work. There’s something special about driving over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and I know it will never get old.
I leave Susan at her work and walk the few blocks down to my work. Stopping enroute to get a decent cup of coffee, which I know I’ll be consuming lots of today as I already feel like I’ve been hit by a bus and it’s not yet 9am.
I manage to remain at work until about 4.30pm then leave to meet up with my driver
I could really get used to this!
We decide to walk down to the road for a delicious Italian dinner then it’s straight home to bed for me.
Saturday (August 16, 2014) after waking early Susan cooks a delicious breakfast then drops me at a train station nearby. I’m heading out to St Johns area to meet up with Juliana and Pete and to surprise Aisha and Thomas. The boys are at the station to meet me which is lovely!
Walking into JJ’s house is nerve wracking, while I love surprises I’m also worried how the person being surprised will take it.
It’s absolutely awesome to see them all again, and especially Aisha and Thomas since it’s been SOO long!! We have a couple of hours catching up before JJ’s sisters and families come over for a seafood lunch. I’m in heaven!!!
Mid-afternoon we head off to catch the bus to Homebush - we are off to watch the AB’s play Australia. Of course I’m the only one out of the 5 of us with the black top on……
Lot’s more chat and laughs then the seriousness comes!! Thankfully we win – aah I can breathe a sigh of relief
After getting back to JJ’s parents house Pete is wonderful and drives me back to Susan’s. Thankfully there isn’t that much traffic on the road.
Sunday I have a wee sleep in then Susan’s nephew arrives. They head off shortly after for a busy day! Karyn, Andrew, Molly and Charlie then pick me up and we head back to their place (after stopping for a much needed coffee!). I have the day and night with them - and like my many previous trips always love having time with them and always wish it could be longer.
Monday morning it’s a very early start! Karyn drops me at the bus stop just after 7am…..even though it’s going to be a beautiful sunny day it’s chilly as!!!!!
After another full day in the office I take the bus back to Susan’s; then head out (locally) for dinner. Of course a stop at the supermarket is needed for me!!
Tuesday (August 20, 2013) we head into the city, this time with my bag
I have the morning in the office before taking the train to the airport.I’ve had another awesome few days in Sydney – and even though it’s been full on I am so glad I came!
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