We left the house at about 08.30 to catch the 08.46 bus to Padstow station. Typically, that bus didn't turn up and the 09.01 bus was late. We got to Padstow at about 09.20 and got to Circular Quay station (right opposite Sydney Harbour) and power walked to the 'Bridge Walk' reception for our 10.35 climb.
We ended up getting the earlier 10.25 climb and after getting all of our gear on and going through the saftey briefs, which took well over an hour, we began our ascent up the fam
ous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our tour guide (Nick, another legend) tried his best to scare us, mentioning the rusty parts of the bridge and adding the fact that its 78 years old. Thanks mate! All the climb is, is literally walking up a huge flight of stairs. Over a thousand steps! We were so lucky with the weather too, by far our best day weather wise since we have arrived in Sydney! The climb took about 2 hours but it gave us some spectacular views of the Opera House and the Harbour, as well as many other harbours that are situated in and around Sydney. Just and amazing experience.We finished the wa
lk just after 13.00. By this time Chaggie were feeling rather peckish, as walking that many steps does take its toll! We decided on having a Subway! This was gratefully recieved by Chaggie who didn't waste time in stuffing it down their throats. After this, we jumped on a ferry that would take us to another part of Sydney, down the Harbour, called Manly. Here we went to see the Manly Ocean World. It wasn't as impressive as the Sydney Aquarium but worth seeing none the less! We also got a glimpse of the impressive beach Manly has to offer, shame time was running short otherwise Chaggie may have used it!
We then headed back to Sydney, with the aim to meet up with Staggie's longest mate, who has just arrived in Australia from Namibia, Jamie Parsons. We manged to meet him just af
ter 18.00 outside his hostel. Staggie found it very strange seeing a mate such as Jamie, so far away from home! A little bit surreal to say the least! We went into the centre of town mainly to see if we could find any good presents for Jodi, Kathryn and John after already getting Matt's present at the start of the week! (a book full of famous cricketing sledging, perfect!). In the end we decided to get the presents back in Illawong.
We left Jamie outside his hostel just after 19.00, but it was really good to see him, shame we couldn't have for longer! We caught the train back to Padstow, and arrived back in Illawong just before 20.00. We managed to purchase chocolates, beer and wine to give to Jodie, Kathryn and John!
As it was our last night here, Kathryn ordered in a Thai takeaway, which was superb! Before Chaggie took on Jodi and Matt at pool (we lost, sorry).
After yet another long day, we headed up to bed at about 23.00 with an early start tomorrow packing before our 12.00pm Greyhound Bus trip (3 hours) to Canberra!
We sure will miss Illawong and Sydney. It's been a superb week here, and many thanks have to go to Kathryn, John, Jodie and Matt who have been amazing!
Chaggie x
P.S - There are pictures of Chaggie on the Bridge Climb, however they are on a DVD which we cannot transfer to our laptops! Jammy gits! But we will find a way of getting them on here or on Facebook. Keep an eye out for them!
lk just after 13.00. By this time Chaggie were feeling rather peckish, as walking that many steps does take its toll! We decided on having a Subway! This was gratefully recieved by Chaggie who didn't waste time in stuffing it down their throats. After this, we jumped on a ferry that would take us to another part of Sydney, down the Harbour, called Manly. Here we went to see the Manly Ocean World. It wasn't as impressive as the Sydney Aquarium but worth seeing none the less! We also got a glimpse of the impressive beach Manly has to offer, shame time was running short otherwise Chaggie may have used it!We then headed back to Sydney, with the aim to meet up with Staggie's longest mate, who has just arrived in Australia from Namibia, Jamie Parsons. We manged to meet him just af
ter 18.00 outside his hostel. Staggie found it very strange seeing a mate such as Jamie, so far away from home! A little bit surreal to say the least! We went into the centre of town mainly to see if we could find any good presents for Jodi, Kathryn and John after already getting Matt's present at the start of the week! (a book full of famous cricketing sledging, perfect!). In the end we decided to get the presents back in Illawong.We left Jamie outside his hostel just after 19.00, but it was really good to see him, shame we couldn't have for longer! We caught the train back to Padstow, and arrived back in Illawong just before 20.00. We managed to purchase chocolates, beer and wine to give to Jodie, Kathryn and John!
As it was our last night here, Kathryn ordered in a Thai takeaway, which was superb! Before Chaggie took on Jodi and Matt at pool (we lost, sorry).
After yet another long day, we headed up to bed at about 23.00 with an early start tomorrow packing before our 12.00pm Greyhound Bus trip (3 hours) to Canberra!
We sure will miss Illawong and Sydney. It's been a superb week here, and many thanks have to go to Kathryn, John, Jodie and Matt who have been amazing!
Chaggie xP.S - There are pictures of Chaggie on the Bridge Climb, however they are on a DVD which we cannot transfer to our laptops! Jammy gits! But we will find a way of getting them on here or on Facebook. Keep an eye out for them!
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