We only had two nights in Sydney. We stayed in our first dorm room, with a young couple from the UK (Sydney is expensive and I am trying to inflict a budget on Christian!). She partied all night long while her boyfriend slept and we fitted in somewhere in between. The hostel had everything a young traveller could want… internet, cheap beer, plenty of fresh young things showing off their tans, and a club in the basement. This is where we realised – we are not so young any more! Sydney seems to be the hub for all British and German students taking a break before university, all those on “gap yah’s” (see you tube clip below for a typical British student!)
We visited the beautiful harbour and took a boat to Manly where we could watch the waves (and the surfers who happened to be on the waves). The environment in Manly was very chilled compared to the city itself and it was nice to hang out for a while. It was however very expensive indeed! A small beer set Christian back at least four pounds and a glass of wine was six pounds and up.
Bondi above, and Manly below (in the most womanly way!)
The next day we headed to Bondii beach and took a walk around the cliff tops. The town left us a little cold but the beach and views were lovely. The next morning we had an early start to get to the airport for our flight to New Zealand. Although we only had two nights in Sydney I think it was enough for us both (apologies to all the Sydney lovers out there!). It was a nice city in a great location but like Hong Kong, it suffered from us coming from a far more interesting place (we travelled from China to Hong Kong, and from Cambodia to Sydney). In our eyes, Sydney felt familiar, it held no mystery for us, and if we have learnt anything so far, it is that we like a challenge! So bring on the next challenge please:)
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