Tag Archives: Sydney
Home Sweet Home
I’m back. Roughly 3 years after departing for Australia I have arrived back in good ol’ Ireland. It feels a bit strange to not be travelling anymore but waking up in the morning and not having to worry about checking-out or dragging massive bags around the place is a huge bonus. I was absolutely wrecked in Thailand so it’s really great just to relax at home and recharge for a while. I’ve spent the last week stretched out on the couch watching dvds and eating 15 home-cooked meals a day. Excellent stuff.
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Sydney
Ah Sydney. Definitely my favourite place in Australia and it was so good to be back here after spending all that time driving around the country. The drive from Melbourne was long, but a happy one as we knew it was the last leg. I began my time in Sydney at the WakeUp hostel in Central just about 3 years ago and I ended it right next door at the YHA. Before I went on this trip I was too occupied with sorting out apartment bonds, car rentals and flights etc that I didnt really realise what I was leaving but it definitely struck me in my final few days here.
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Road Trippin
Ok I’ve finally gotten around to leaving Sydney but I’m planning a big trip around Australia before venturing home. I had to relinquish my lovely 4 year business visa last week as I am no longer working which means that … Continue reading
Interpol – I got to see interpol play a great gig at the Hordern last week. I had never seen them live before so this was an unexpected treat before leaving Sydney.
Sydney – New Years Eve
On a perfect summer night, Sydney did what it does best: party like there’s no tomorrow. An estimated 1.5 million revellers filled the harbour foreshores to watch the spectacular fireworks ring in 2008. The midnight fireworks cost a reported $600,000, involved 18 months of planning and lasted precisely 12 minutes. Continue reading