Day 1

So here we are! While Chloe phones her mum I thought I'd do a quick update. 

It really was a long journey here, 12 hours to Vietnam (plus 13 hour stay in Vietnam) then 9 hours to Sydney. 

On the first flight I watched 3 films then somewhen in the 4th film my sleeping tablet took affect (thank goodness). In Vietnam we discovered they don't really like their own currency, they price everything in US dollars (apposed to the VN dong recommended to us by the post office). We spend about  750,000 dong on 3 burger kings. Money well spent. In between naps in the airport we walked around the section we were in to stretch our legs. The second flight went much quicker, I took the sleeping tablet straight away! 

On arrival in Sydney we booked a coach transfer from the airport to our hostel. After being walked outside we stood waiting for about 30 mins. I'm still not sure why we had to wait outside. 

Once we were at the hostel, which is.... a hostel. We put down our very heavy bags. To see we where sharing with 5 other people. There where 'clothes' on the floor and the first thing Chloe said was "can we go home!"

After the realisation of sharing a hostel had set in (having only briefly met one of our room mates) we went in search of food and adventure. We quickly found Darling Harbour and its array of restaurants . Chloe rolled her eyes as she knew what was next, we walked along the Harbour checking prices for all the restaurants. We quickly identified if it was up to me we probably would be eating until we left Sydney. So Chloe chose The Hard Rock Cafe, which was amazing. I even tipped (only 2nd time ever!). We then walked around and once we started to use the map boards around the city we found the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. A really amazing view. We then walked back and went to bed (at about 8pm). 

Chloe took a sleeping tablet so slept though the night. I woke up a couple of times with street noise and room mates coming and going (This is why I didn't live in accommodation at uni). Still having spoken to them a little more today they seem like ok people. We share with 1 girl and 4 boys. Who are early to late 20's. 

Today we finally woke at 10.15 just missing breakfast. Damm! We walked around to the Harbour, which does look better at night. We have now made our way to Manly Island, had pizza for lunch and walked along the beach. 

Chloe's off the phone and waiting to go as we are now in the shade. We plan to go to the fireworks in Darling Harbour tonight. So that should provide some photos.