Christmas & New Year's Trip Part III

Oz trip is almost over. Last destination, Sydney. It's 29 Dec and we flew to Sydney. Once we reached Sydney, we met Angelis' friend. He came to the airport and fetched us. We didn't know what to take to Meriton. Finally, we walked to the counter and asked if there's a bus go downtown to Meriton @ Kent St.


The counter person recommended us to take a van (taxi) instead of bus. Suddenly a man came toward us and asked if we need a ride to the hotel. It's quite cheap, AUD10 per person. Bus cost AUD14. Well, we didn't feel secure also, but then there were 2 other people waited. So, we decided to take the chance.

Later, otw to the apartment. We asked the driver if we could book the van to blue mountain. The person said yes, it costs AUD50 per hour. Very cheap. 1 person only AUD5 for every hour and there were 10 of us.

Once we checked in to the apartment. We were given an apartment which is on the 7 floor. It's not that high, so we can't really see Sydney view from our apartment.

After put our luggages into the room, we took Sydney explorer bus. We bought 2 days ticket (AUD67 per person), which we shouldn't do this. We should have hired the van and went around Sydney. Well, our first destination was fish market. The food there was amazing; and that half lobster cost AUD19.50 (Rp 7.500 for 1 AUD). Man, expensive. Didn't give it a try, even though would like to try so much... :(



Later, we went for the Rocks. We didn't climb as again I had Dave with me and the rest complained the price, expensive. After that we went to Luna Park, circular quay, and then back to the apartment. We the youngster went for our own supper and Dave stayed with his aunts, which was good. I've got the evening to enjoy in Sydney.


We went to the Casino, Star City, but didn't get inside as we didn't wear shoes. Sydney's casino has totally strict regulation compare to Melb's casino. Later, we ended our day at one of the Korean restaurant in China Town.


Again, in Sydney, didn't have chance to meet friends. We have limited times. Only stay for 3 nights in Sydney. First Night cost AUD 299, and on 30 and 31 Dec the price up to AUD729 for each night.

30 Dec was the blue mountain's day. On the way to Blue mountain, we stopped by the Sydney 2000 Olympic stadium, just to take some pictures. Later, on the way back, we stopped by Bondi Beach. It's totally beautiful... We didn't have time to enjoy the beach. Just took some pictures. It's really tiring to carry Dave all the way down to the beach.

@Sydney 2000 Olympic Stadium
@ Blue Mountain; Three Sisters

@Bondi Beach

Last Night in Sydney, 31 Dec. We stayed home in the morning and went for Matilda Captain Cook Seafood buffet lunch at noon. It's departed from Circular Quay. After the lunch, we met brother-in-law (bil) at wharf 6. We didn't have chance to talk a lot also as my group decided to stay at the opera house to watch for the fireworks. It's already 3 something. So, we only talked from the wharf 6 to the opera house. Bil treated me gelato, which is good. As I love gelato compare to ice-cream... Yummy...

We couldn't go anywhere else as at certain times, we were unable to go inside the opera house anymore. It's so hot and we waited till 12 just to see the fireworks. It's worth waiting though... Amazingly gorgeous...