We're back in Sydney...there's no smoky haze as predicted. It is hot but there's relief in the forecast starting tomorrow, I think the high is in the low to mid 20's; which will feel wonderful! It might rain though, which might make sketching outside a little difficult. Today, tomorrow and the next day are "Independent study" days, where we have time to sketch and water color. I found an old brick building not far form here that has been turned into a small brewery and cafe.
This morning we took the train back to Sydney from Katoomba and checked into a new hotel...We're right across the street from a place called Paddy's market. I can basically buy anything I need there. I bought some grapes, salted macadamia nuts and a dress. I've noticed a lot of people here wear dresses and at night there's a dress code for a lot of restaurants on bars, even though they're not fancy. Unfortunately it's 100% viscose, which can't be put in the dryer. I even remembered to check the label but I got distracted by my BO (Yeah, it was that bad!) and I spaced it out. I do have a rope so I can hand wash it and hopefully our next hotel will have an iron, our other 2 did (this one is pretty crappy).
I also went to the Chinese gardens today. They were really beautiful! I took some pictures but I forgot to bring that memory card down to the computer with me. Maybe I'll get some up later. I took a few pictures of the reason I will never live here. It wiped the smile right off my face. Can you guess what it was?
I just added a few more random pictures, all from New Zealand. That thing we're jumping on is just a "jumping pillow", pretty much just a giant trampoline that in the shape of a pillow. We had too much fun with it. It was also nice to lay on and look at stars. From down here we can see Orion, but upside down and the Southern cross is pretty easy to find too.
You might not here form me for the next couple of days. I'll pretty much just be sketching and then we fly to Brisbane. McDonald's down the street has free wifi so maybe I'll update my Facebook status or something.
4 comments:
Hey Sara, I can't guess the reason you'll never live in Australia. What was it that wiped the smile right off your face? I can imagine - but in Australia?
Anyway, it sounds like you're doing well overall. Yes. the pictures are spectacular. I've made the one of you walking on the beach my desk-top photo.
I know that Nancy and Janet can't seem to post any comments. I'm not sure why but they are
not happy about it! I told Nancy I would let you know that others have tried to communicate with you and wish you very well.
Blogs are great. We will try to be patient for the next!
So glad to hear you're not bothered by the fires there. Love the photo's. yeah, Nancy is very frustrated that she's not able to post anything. She'll probably come to the OCA some time this week to see more pictures. She doesn't have a facebook acct. so can't see all the picture's that Kari posted. I love the one of you in the cave, even though you look slightly 'evil'. I'm wondering too, what it is about AUS that makes you say you'd never live there. Must be something stinky?
What was your dress made of? And why was your BO so bad? That cracked me up!
I hope you call soon but no pressure...save your minutes for James.
XOX
The entire country/continent must be horrified over the devastation and death the fires have caused. So glad you are not be affected by them. What is the one thing you most dislike about Australia and on the other hand, what have you been most favorably impressed by? Do you need your aunties to send a care package including so deodorant?
Sara, I can't believe you're not being affected by the fires. It's been on NPR every hour. Sounds horrible.
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