As we prepare to say farewell to Sydney we decided to buy an all-day ticket on the City Monorail so we could whirl round the circuit endless times at ever diminishing cost per trip (I just know that Mr Menzies our Bank of Scotland Manager will approve).
But way before that at about 6am SuperSurferGran was in the Internet-Café rubbing shoulders with people on skate-boards and fallen crutch pants.
After about 35 circuits the staff took pity on us and gave us a tartan blanket to cover or knees.
The driver succumbed to Sian's charms and handed the controls over to her – instantly she revved up the speed. It was only moments later that the driver broke into a sweat as it dawned on him that he had handed the controls to Danger-Woman.
Mercifully they are yet to rig up a bungy jump off this one.
We had a jolly fine day on the monorail so I was a little embarrassed when Sian decided to barricade herself in the monorail as part of ‘Save the Whale Week’. As you can see the staff struggled to get her out – I have left out the pictures of the Sydney Police escorting her to the cells.
And finally, by chance I happened upon the Bank of Scotland’s Sydney branch. I immediately demanded an appointment with the local version of Mr Menzies only to be told he had just jumped off the top of this building due to yet another stock crash. Perhaps there is a God after all.
Hello
Firstly thankyou for my birthday presents and lovely to speak to you . Had a quiet with the kids and ceri and loran popped round later with a chinese and a birthday cake which the kids enjoyed . India for some reason decided to strip naked during the proceedings !
Any hoo hope you have enjoyed the delights of Sydney .those clear blue skies make me jealous.
Next stop Cairns , which will pretty tropical but its a good time to visit just now as its not the rainy season . Would recommend a couple of things .
1/ Head up to Port douglas i never got there but believe its lovely and not far from Carins
2) Cape Tribulation
3) Kuranda Railway line goes through the tropical jungle area .
4) Quicksilver day trip to barrier reef , or any to other boat day trip out to the great barrier reef , you have to do a trip out to the reef ! its a once in a lifetime . either go snorkelling or what did was what they call a resort scuba dive . Basically they will give you some various scuba diving instructions and techniques and take you down on the reef for about 30 mins it really is amazing you wont regret it (danger granny this is your next assignment !! )
Looking forward to your next instalment.
Matt , Taine and India
xxx
Ps since your heading much further north watch you out for box jelly fish, sharks, ,saltwater crocs , red back spiders and king brown snakes !!!