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Chris and Laura do Tonga
It would appear we left Tonga at the right time! We have just heard that the islands were hit by an Earthquake 7.8 on the Richter Scale. We had an e-mail from one of our friends out there and it would appear everyone/thing is ok!
Anyway, after a lovely weekend with Kevin, Sue and family (Laura's relatives), we jumped on a train for the big lights of Sydney! It has to be the most incredible city we've been to. It's all so modern and there's so much to see.
Monday, we took a ferry around circular quay to check out the trump cards that are the opera house and the harbour bridge. We then took a tour of the opera house and hit the hostel bar for a few drinks in the evening. Much to my surprise, across the bar I spotted a familiar character. It was only my housemate Vimo! Crazy!
On Tuesday we set out for the Olympic Village, which was incredible. The whole thing is vast. I hope London does half as good a job. We took a tour of 'Stadium Australia' (Telstra Stadium) a pilgrimage to the scene of Johnny's drop-goal!!! In the evening we visited a few of Sydney's seedier joints, in King's Cross. an experience!
Wednesday we went to Bondi beach....dude. We then took a nice (but long!) coastal walk to Coogee Beach and had some good old English fish & chips! Lovely! In the evening we had a buffet dinner 230m above Sydney at the Sky Tower. It was good food. I even tried roast camel and kangaroo!
Yesterday we climbed the harbour bridge. Mind blowing! We could see 100km to the Blue Mountains and the weather was awesome. 26 degrees and not a cloud to be seen. We then went to the ballet at the Opera House. It was lovely to see Laura so happy even if I did state that I'd rather watch a Birmingham v West Brom 0-0 stalemate!!! Just kidding (ish) I did actually enjoy it!
Are planning a more chilled day today and then gonna watch the 'footy' (rugby) Aus vs NZ tonight...rowdy!
We are planning on heading up the coast in the next few days. Should be good fun. See you all in just 4 weeks,
Chris and Laura xxx
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