Posted by: jennifertice on: February 14, 2010
After four months of living in and exploring Sydney, it’s time to leave it all behind. It’s crazy how fast the time has flown by, and another leg of the Australia journey is complete. It’s also amazing how much more stuff we have to pack up this time! After putting down roots for four months, [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: February 6, 2010
We’re getting geared up to get back on the road again to see the rest of the east coast of Australia. Step one, buy a used car that will take us (hopefully!) all the way Cairns over the next 6 months. We turn to the trusty gumtree.com.au, similar to craigslist.com but more popular here in Australia. [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: February 3, 2010
On every list of the top 10 things to see in Sydney, is a show at the iconic Sydney Opera House. With only 10 more days left in Sydney, we have saved one of the best sights for last. Cheap tickets sell out fast, so be sure to plan ahead for your night out if [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: February 2, 2010
The sun is setting over the harbour, and with a glass of wine in hand we watch the lights from the opera house and harbour bridge illuminate the cloudy nighttime sky above. All this and more is included in your admission to the St. George Open Air Cinema in the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens. If [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: January 26, 2010
Australia Day is here and what better way to spend it than relaxing on the beach under the sun with friends. Walking over to Circular Quay to catch the ferry it seems the entire city is out celebrating. People are decked out in Aussie gear from head to toe and heading out into the city. [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: January 21, 2010
Today we’re off to check off another attraction on our Sydney “to-do” list, the Australia Museum. Located just across from Hyde Park, the Australian Museum is a beautiful old building that has been completely renovated inside with all your modern comforts. The Museum is currently showcasing the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, with the winning [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: January 14, 2010
3 years ago today Andrew and I decided to “go steady” if you will, and here we celebrating in Sydney Australia. To celebrate, we have tickets for Mamma Mia playing tonight at the theater in the Star City Casino, located conveniently about a 5 minute walk from our apartment. A bottle of champagne at home with our [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: January 11, 2010
Off to see another one of Sydney’s “must see” attractions – the Sydney Aquarium. Located in Darling Harbour, its one of the city’s largest tourist attractions next to they Harbour bridge and the Opera house, and one of the largest aquariums in the world. If you are planning on seeing 2 or 3 of either [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: January 1, 2010
New Years Eve is finally here! Last New Years Eve, who would have thought I would be spending the next one in Sydney Australia! Andrew and I both have to work, being the new people we are last on the list for getting holiday’s off, but that is ok by us. Work is decked out [...]
Posted by: jennifertice on: December 25, 2009
Christmas day in Australia is here! We have made plans with our roommates, Natasha and Morgan, to open our gifts together and then have a Christmas breakfast before Andrew and I head into work, and before they head out to visit with their family up the coast. My parents sent Andrew and I a box [...]
