2008-06-12 Sydney
After another three days I decided to go to the Billabong Gardens Hostel which is located in the lovely suburb Newtown. I stayed there in 2006 too and it was a good experience (friendly helpful staff, free internet, free bedlinen and towel, discounts for longer stays).
I get to know Rob, Burkhard, Tanja, Silvia, Tron, Will, and lots of the other people who stay there. Some are there for six month and more. People cook together and go out together most times to the same Bar “Kelly’s On King – A Slice of Ireland” and ” Zanzibar – a north african theme bar”.
During the time in the hostel I am looking for a shared flat. Most flats in Sydney are available for girls only or people (two up to six) share the same room. I am looking for a room for about two weeks. Many rooms are eight er much to expensive or in a very bad condition (rats in the kitchen).
I am constantly looking for free Wifi networks. As the one in the hostel eigher costs money or are very slow at the end of the month (512KB DSL – 2GB volume Flat rate downgraded to 56k after the 2GB are used).
Gloria Jeans Coffee provides free internet access
