Last weekend it was time for a bit of man time. Friday night in the pub with work colleagues was followed by a bit of exercise in the morning (I'm doing the Global Corporate Challenge - it involves walking and running a lot) and then off to Sydney.
The best night for a long time started in Kiribilli, progressed through Surry Hills (some great bars in that neck of the woods) and ended up back north of the harbour at the famous Minsky's piano bar until 4am. Brilliant. I suggest Roger will revisit on many an occasion.
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On a stunning warm 'winter' morning I took myself off on a long walk around the coastal paths of the North Shore ending up among the fantastic houses at Cremore Point and Mosman Bay. Much as we love Melbourne, I have to admit the scenery in Sydney is simply unbeatable by any city anywhere. That morning walk was simply stunning, and with 20,000 steps on Saturday it set me well on the way to a new record on Sunday too.
When the boys finally woke up from their single mens lie-ins (it will all change one day soon!) they surprised me again by taking me to another new and fantastically beautiful spot for lunch - Balmoral Beach. Definitely a hidden treasure away from the tourist track. Thanks for the tip boys. Loved it. Definitely a family location to aspire to.
An amazing weekend continued with a three hour Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb on just the clearest, hottest winters day ever. This was a wonderful experience and well worth the (expensive) price. If you get the chance do it.
My last weekend home alone was definitely a memorable one. Even the extra $325 to get home after Tiger Airlines cancelled all their flights with no explanation didn't put a dampner on it. Cheap airlines - same the world over. Fly the new Virgin Australia - very classy.
The best night for a long time started in Kiribilli, progressed through Surry Hills (some great bars in that neck of the woods) and ended up back north of the harbour at the famous Minsky's piano bar until 4am. Brilliant. I suggest Roger will revisit on many an occasion.
On a stunning warm 'winter' morning I took myself off on a long walk around the coastal paths of the North Shore ending up among the fantastic houses at Cremore Point and Mosman Bay. Much as we love Melbourne, I have to admit the scenery in Sydney is simply unbeatable by any city anywhere. That morning walk was simply stunning, and with 20,000 steps on Saturday it set me well on the way to a new record on Sunday too.
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| Sunday Morning Stroll |
When the boys finally woke up from their single mens lie-ins (it will all change one day soon!) they surprised me again by taking me to another new and fantastically beautiful spot for lunch - Balmoral Beach. Definitely a hidden treasure away from the tourist track. Thanks for the tip boys. Loved it. Definitely a family location to aspire to.
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| Balmoral Beach, Sydney |
An amazing weekend continued with a three hour Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb on just the clearest, hottest winters day ever. This was a wonderful experience and well worth the (expensive) price. If you get the chance do it.
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| Top of Sydney Harbour Bridge |
My last weekend home alone was definitely a memorable one. Even the extra $325 to get home after Tiger Airlines cancelled all their flights with no explanation didn't put a dampner on it. Cheap airlines - same the world over. Fly the new Virgin Australia - very classy.
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