Post- Sydney.
Last Thursday, I had my Accounting exam. I think I did quite alright. Though I guess there's no such thing like 100% grade for me..yet I know I won't fail =). At night, went to stay over at Jen's house. Thanks for the free ticket, thus I could have my easter break in Sydney for 3 days 2 nights. I stayed over her house that night because our flight was early in the morning, at 6.30 am the next day. Met Jen's housemate, Allen, cute little friend (more like a boy). Easy going and funny.
ANyway..Sydney trip was awesome! Thanks Rhonda (the owner of the travel agency where Jen is now working) for the tickets. Apparently, Rhonda and family were there too, at Sydney. Am so glad to have known them all. Let's start with the first day.
:Friday. 14.04.06:
It was the Good Friday, for Easter celebration. We all reached Sydney at around 8.30. That was early! Went to the city by bus, costed us $10 each for one way. And got to the Avillion hotel at Pitt Street. We were supposed to stay at level 16, but it's more like the 5th floor. Anyway, the hotel was not too bad indeed. We (Me, Jennifer and Shannon) left the luggages in the hotel room and headed off to the Sydney Opera house. It was so hot that day. Tried hard not to look like tourists, Haha..it doesn't work. Most of the shops in the city were closed though, coz it was Good Friday. We walked all the way from Pitt street to the Opera house, which took us almost 30-45 minutes. First day, didn't know about the transport system in Sydney. Ended up having lunch at a restaurant nearby. The Chicken salad was served in a big round bread, which I didn't finish at the end. Went back to the hotel and had a nap before we headed off to a bar nearby. Called 'PUB'(I called it). [Correction. the real name is 'Three Wise MOnkeys'.] Was good. Though I have to admit, it's not my cup of tea. The music especially. The night ended at around 10pm.
:Saturday. 15.04.06:
Plan of the day was to go shopping and met up with my Ex Housemates, who I used to live with for the past almost 3 years before they moved to Sydney last November. I was really looking forward to meet them, the bad news was, it was cancelled till the next time we meet again. Was a bit disappointed, but I understood their priorities.
Anyway, in the morning, the girls and me went to Paddington Market. The market was great! So many European designer bags, clothings and art stuffs. So worth it! I bought a nice bag there. It was a light green and gold colours. Looked classy. Love it! Its label is Gorgeous Girly Things ..Hhmm...I think I spent around $100 in a day. Lucky I had budget that can keep me from spending too much money. Will work more hours to earn this money back now.
At night, we (again) went to bars. Was plannig to go to a bar called 5 degrees (again, I rename it). [Correction. It's real name is 'Minus 5'.]I guess, tourists will come here. It's a bar constructed with Ice. Yes, all are ice. The seats, the tables, the glass..everything single things. We didn't get in though, coz with our tight budget, we all thought it's not worth it. ANyway, the admission fee was $30 and everyone had to hire the jacket they provided (coz it's seriously freezing cold inside). Gavin, who came to surprised the girls that night, went there and took some nice pictures.
We got into a really cosy bar called the Establisment. I loved the environment. But not the idea to drink..Haha. I guess, I am not yet 'lovin' the idea of drinking. No offence though for those who love it. Maybe I need more time and practice, coz I am not, it's not a bad thing. One after another, we ended up at the same PUB we went the night before. Here..all the amazing and un-think-able experiences happened. Met 2 Switz guys..and..hhmm..
:Sunday. 17.04.06:
The last day we spent in Sydney. We went to see a movie. Yeah, why would we watched movie while we could do that too in Melb, But we did! Guess, everyone needed a break too from shopping and sight-seeing. /Failure to Launch/ by Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey. I guess, what makes it stand out is the actors. This is a nice line from the movie..
'Do you want to spend the rest of your life having fun or with me?'...
I have to say, I can't thank Rhonda enough for this good trip. She treated us dinner at a ultimately special Japanese restaurant called 'SUMINOYA'. Great food, great deserts, great feelings! Really appreciate all these. How lucky those people who know them and can be little part of their life =) In the morning, we had to check-out at 11. Thus, Rhonda offered us to 'transit' our luggages in their room, really thoughtful (If I haven't mentioned it before, the family stayed in the same hotel as we did). Back from the Restaurant, we went back to the hotel. Spent one hour quality time with them, felt so good!
Arrived in Melb around 11.45pm. And Larry, Hhmm.., one of Jen's 'best buddy' picked us up. Nice move! Back to reality. I actually missed my housemates a lot, I guess they were too. They missed their 'stupid' housemate who always talk to her puppy-dog-pet-doll called M.O.C.O..Haha..
Overall, I love this easter break.
:June
ANyway..Sydney trip was awesome! Thanks Rhonda (the owner of the travel agency where Jen is now working) for the tickets. Apparently, Rhonda and family were there too, at Sydney. Am so glad to have known them all. Let's start with the first day.
:Friday. 14.04.06:
It was the Good Friday, for Easter celebration. We all reached Sydney at around 8.30. That was early! Went to the city by bus, costed us $10 each for one way. And got to the Avillion hotel at Pitt Street. We were supposed to stay at level 16, but it's more like the 5th floor. Anyway, the hotel was not too bad indeed. We (Me, Jennifer and Shannon) left the luggages in the hotel room and headed off to the Sydney Opera house. It was so hot that day. Tried hard not to look like tourists, Haha..it doesn't work. Most of the shops in the city were closed though, coz it was Good Friday. We walked all the way from Pitt street to the Opera house, which took us almost 30-45 minutes. First day, didn't know about the transport system in Sydney. Ended up having lunch at a restaurant nearby. The Chicken salad was served in a big round bread, which I didn't finish at the end. Went back to the hotel and had a nap before we headed off to a bar nearby. Called 'PUB'(I called it). [Correction. the real name is 'Three Wise MOnkeys'.] Was good. Though I have to admit, it's not my cup of tea. The music especially. The night ended at around 10pm.
:Saturday. 15.04.06:
Plan of the day was to go shopping and met up with my Ex Housemates, who I used to live with for the past almost 3 years before they moved to Sydney last November. I was really looking forward to meet them, the bad news was, it was cancelled till the next time we meet again. Was a bit disappointed, but I understood their priorities.
Anyway, in the morning, the girls and me went to Paddington Market. The market was great! So many European designer bags, clothings and art stuffs. So worth it! I bought a nice bag there. It was a light green and gold colours. Looked classy. Love it! Its label is Gorgeous Girly Things ..Hhmm...I think I spent around $100 in a day. Lucky I had budget that can keep me from spending too much money. Will work more hours to earn this money back now.
At night, we (again) went to bars. Was plannig to go to a bar called 5 degrees (again, I rename it). [Correction. It's real name is 'Minus 5'.]I guess, tourists will come here. It's a bar constructed with Ice. Yes, all are ice. The seats, the tables, the glass..everything single things. We didn't get in though, coz with our tight budget, we all thought it's not worth it. ANyway, the admission fee was $30 and everyone had to hire the jacket they provided (coz it's seriously freezing cold inside). Gavin, who came to surprised the girls that night, went there and took some nice pictures.
We got into a really cosy bar called the Establisment. I loved the environment. But not the idea to drink..Haha. I guess, I am not yet 'lovin' the idea of drinking. No offence though for those who love it. Maybe I need more time and practice, coz I am not, it's not a bad thing. One after another, we ended up at the same PUB we went the night before. Here..all the amazing and un-think-able experiences happened. Met 2 Switz guys..and..hhmm..
:Sunday. 17.04.06:
The last day we spent in Sydney. We went to see a movie. Yeah, why would we watched movie while we could do that too in Melb, But we did! Guess, everyone needed a break too from shopping and sight-seeing. /Failure to Launch/ by Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey. I guess, what makes it stand out is the actors. This is a nice line from the movie..
'Do you want to spend the rest of your life having fun or with me?'...
I have to say, I can't thank Rhonda enough for this good trip. She treated us dinner at a ultimately special Japanese restaurant called 'SUMINOYA'. Great food, great deserts, great feelings! Really appreciate all these. How lucky those people who know them and can be little part of their life =) In the morning, we had to check-out at 11. Thus, Rhonda offered us to 'transit' our luggages in their room, really thoughtful (If I haven't mentioned it before, the family stayed in the same hotel as we did). Back from the Restaurant, we went back to the hotel. Spent one hour quality time with them, felt so good!
Arrived in Melb around 11.45pm. And Larry, Hhmm.., one of Jen's 'best buddy' picked us up. Nice move! Back to reality. I actually missed my housemates a lot, I guess they were too. They missed their 'stupid' housemate who always talk to her puppy-dog-pet-doll called M.O.C.O..Haha..
Overall, I love this easter break.
:June
posted by June at 11:56 PM
3 Comments:
Girl, did we go to the same SYD trip?:P
hahahaha..
The freezing bar is called "Minus Five" and the so called PUB we went for two nights is called "The Three Wise Monkeys"..
Oh..and I forwarded part of your blog to Rhonda, just to show her how much you appriciated their kindness:)
Loved the holiday with you and Shan. Our next stop is Gold Coast yeah? :P
love..
Yes. We went to the same Sydney trip..Wkaka..
PUB or 'Three monkey', '5 degrees' or 'Minus five'..they are the same for me..in my memory.Haha.I love to rename them =)
Thanks U for the trip too..
hahahah..
you like to rename than?
Please don't rename me ok:P
Jen is Jen..
hugs..
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