Sunday, July 25, 2004
Down Under At Last!
Sorry about that abbreviated post from HK. We were in a bit of a hurry to get down from The Peak to the airport. It was the most gorgeous hot day, and Hong Kong had never looked more beautiful. There were amazing views over HK harbour on one side, and down to Aberdeen and across the south side of the island on the other. I was prepared to be disappointed by HK, but I really loved it there. I even got used to the humidity and the rudeness of people on the street. However, while people would barge you and your old granny out of the way on the street, most who we spoke to were very polite and keen to help.
Last nights flight was about 8 hours overnight to Sydney. Sounds like a good idea to sleep and be ready for a new day in a new country? NO! We didn't sleep a wink (not totally bowled over by Qantas as an airline yet..) and after 90mins or so queueing through customs and immigration, we wanted sleep! Unfortunately, we couldn't check into out room at the Sydney Central YHA til noon (although they let us in at about 11 in the end.)
I've not stayed in a Youth Hostel before, but we have a nice sized room, it's just lacking in some of the comfort of a hotel ie no TV! However everyone seems helpful so far. And NO humidity! Actually it's quite chilly, time to unpack the jumpers...
Louise is in charge of the plans for things to do here (I just gave her the book and left her to it!) I think she has roller blading across the harbour bridge in mind!
Frances, thanks for mentioning things to do. The Blue Mountains seem to be mentioned quite a bit on leaflets in the lobby here. Will have to look into it.
Last nights flight was about 8 hours overnight to Sydney. Sounds like a good idea to sleep and be ready for a new day in a new country? NO! We didn't sleep a wink (not totally bowled over by Qantas as an airline yet..) and after 90mins or so queueing through customs and immigration, we wanted sleep! Unfortunately, we couldn't check into out room at the Sydney Central YHA til noon (although they let us in at about 11 in the end.)
I've not stayed in a Youth Hostel before, but we have a nice sized room, it's just lacking in some of the comfort of a hotel ie no TV! However everyone seems helpful so far. And NO humidity! Actually it's quite chilly, time to unpack the jumpers...
Louise is in charge of the plans for things to do here (I just gave her the book and left her to it!) I think she has roller blading across the harbour bridge in mind!
Frances, thanks for mentioning things to do. The Blue Mountains seem to be mentioned quite a bit on leaflets in the lobby here. Will have to look into it.
