Entries from 'Sydney'
2008-06-26 Sydney
On the 26th Silvia and me went to the Royal Botanic Gardens. A very nice park in the center of Sydney. Lots of different trees and plants are there and it is allowed to walk on the grass and hug the trees (see the sign). We saw some flying dogs (bats) and the sunset over…
2008-06-24 Sydney
Today Burkhard, Silvia and me visited the Queen Victoria Building (where I bought a Pretzel at luneburger), the new apple store, the Sydney harbor and Lighthouse. In the evening we cook spaetzle with lentils and sausages together with Tanja.
2008-06-20 Sydney (Powerhouse museum)
Tanja and me visit the Powerhouse museum Sydney. The Museum is located close to Chinatown in a former power station. The staff is very friendly and gives us a private tour through the museum. It’s very much hands on. Plenty of things to touch and try. The museum provides lots of different exhibitions like Student…
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,…
2008-06-08 Sydney
I switch to the Mountbatten Hostel which provides free Internet access for notebooks. I get to know some people there. Manny people ask me how much my stuff (Phone, Notebook, Camera etc.) cots. Some people were robbed some days ago. I dislike the showers as well cause there is no space to put anything and…
2008-06-03 Sydney
The Flight from Hong Kong to Sydney takes about 9h. After arrival I tell the guy at the passport control that I have a work and travel visa and he takes me to a different counter where I get the visa in my passport. All luggage is controlled at the toll control. I have to…