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Day Three

Wonder Woman was my tour guide for the day so we had breakfast in the Queen Victoria Building before heading to have a look at the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The weather was cloudy but it did not take too long for the sun to come out which made the day considerably warmer. Being a long weekend there were people everywhere and there were plenty of buskers around… but none of them were all that great.

We then had lunch at Bill and Tony’s on Stanley Street in Darlinghurst. I am told it is a bit of a local institution and I can understand why. The focaccia I inhaled was delicious. The next stop was Oxford Street where I bought some new shoes for work and some sunglasses that will be good for bike-riding and tennis.

After that we were going to head up Center Point tower to enjoy the views but it was $22 and the cues were monumental. Stuff that!

Later back at the hotel I saw Dave Shea and Doug Bowman waiting around in the lobby. I did not really get to speak to them during the conference so now was my chance… but I chickened out. They looked like they were relaxing so the last thing they need is another geek coming up and bothering them. They are going to be in Melbourne for drinks so I will pester them there.

Went with Wonder Woman to visit one of her friends in Tempe and we had dinner at a place called The Bank in Newtown (I think) The meal was absolutely delicious. I am now supposed to meet Sawks and some other Infronters somewhere at The Rocks but I am tired so I am going to pike. I hope I do not get too much of a grilling as a consequence.

It has been a great trip so far. I really like Sydney and it will be a shame to head home tomorrow afternoon.

Day Four

Headed to Bondi for some breakfast and relaxing in the sun but not before misplacing my phone and driving all over Sydney’s east trying to find it. Turns out it was in my bag all along. Good grief!

Anyway, Bondi was great. It was busy to not too hectic. The weather was orgasmic and their were plenty of fake boobies to look at for a laugh. I guess I was at Bondi beach… what else should I expect?

I flew home a few hours later feeling a bit grumpy but satisfied after an excellent few days. Luckily I am off to Sydney again in a few weeks so I can’t wait.