Sydney
Kangaroo
Dinner served last night at the Youth Hostel BBQ included Kangaroo! Kangaroos here are like deer at home - a bit of a nusance and people eat them. I tried one bite and it tasted just like...steak (thought I was going to say 'chicken' didn't you?). It really did taste like steak and others at the BBQ tasting kangaroo for the first time thought the same thing.
The youth hostel is awesome for charging all our electronics. The Youth Hostel is just plain awesome. Located in the "Rocks" district of Sydney, this ultramodern establishment has an amazing roof top terrace that overlooks the harbor and the opera house. The rooms are clean, and since we have the family room, we've got our own bathroom. The building is totally high tech in a sustainable way. Key card controls the rooms power sources including airconditioning and lights. The air conditioning will not turn on when the windows are open, etc. Very cool.
Surfing
Today we traveled by bus to Bondi Beach. Paul and Ben took surfing lessons - and both stood up and looked great. The water was warm, the beach filled with people from around the world, sun filled the sky and the waves were perfect. We'd love to add more, but we're off to dinner in the Sky Tower to enjoy the view from the revolving restaurant!
Thanks to Ilene and Dean for saving our sail boat from getting buried under loads of snow (other boats in the marina sank!). You guys rock!
Jackie and Paul
2 comments:
hi there paul, jacquie, ben and amelia. hope you're having a great time down under. here it snowed a bit but is melting to slush. we have piney and duncan back and are happy about that. haven't yet studied your blog, but hope to when the work day is done. what a good idea.
Unlce Kevin.
Paul, Jacky Ben and Amelia, sounds like you guys are having a blast! Wish the best to all of you and travel safe, friends waiting for you in BKK! Mike
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