Hello mates!! Hope everyone had a good holiday! So far Sydney kind of reminds me of Toronto but with a more European feel - just my kind of place! Everyone here is fit and fashionable and well put together. People are very friendly and you don't see many grumpy people here!
We are staying at the holiday inn darling harbour that we booked off hotwire so all we new was that we were getting a 4 star hotel in a certain area and found out it was the holiday inn after we paid for it We were definitely disappointed that we didn't get intercontinental or sofitel but thats what you get for booking 6 weeks in advance for a busy city on nye. Everything here is very expensive and even though there are a bunch of sales in the stores, it's still more expensive than canada or the us. I guess people here can afford it when they get paid 3 times on holidays, 2 times on Sunday's and 1.5 times on Saturdays! I like that way of thinking!
We went to a really yummy restaurant called mamak on our first night that was highly recommended by everyone who gave me tips on sydney. Yummy roti canai, satays and Malaysian curries! Its so popular that we lined up for 30 min or so. The time passed quickly because we met a really nice couple from singapore but who live in Melbourne now. When I asked them for shopping suggestions in Melbourne, even they said they just wait until they go back to singapore to shop because Australia is too expensive!
We have been trying to find a place for new years but everything is sold out or damn expensive, some places have been sold out since Jan 1st 2010! One place we wanted to go to was a set menu for $850 per person so that was obv out of the question or a harbour cruise for between $550 - 1000 pp. We finally decided on an Indian fusion restaurant with a harbor view. Hope its good! They call sydney the news years eve capital of the world so lets see if it lives up to the hype!
On our second night, we went to a restaurant called chat thai and guess who we saw in the "que?" the same couple from the previous night!! Strangest thing! This time they were meeting friends but the four of them also got seated at the table next to us!
The temperature tanked the day we got here but it warms up tomorrow so we are off the manly and bondi beach! Stay tuned
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Yay you went to Mamak!! did you have the dessert Roti???? enjoy bondi..and make sure you walk from Bondi to Bronte ok!!
Yayyy! Finally a blog - I was checking every day :) The ooonlllly good thing about shopping in Australia is that the tax is included in the price! But I think you will find some funky stuff in Melbourne. Enjoy & make sure you take a trip to Manly if you can! xo
Meena
Hi!
Glad you reached safely!
Happy new year in advance!
Looking forward to readin about your adventures
Xoxoxo
Glad you're enjoying the first few days :) I'm sure where ever u r, NYE will be lots of fun!!! Keep the posts coming!
Glad you guys are having a good time! Sucks that the shopping is too expensive but now you can spend the money on experiences instead. Make sure you take lots of pictures! Hope Adam isn't burnt.
Hi Adam Chacha & Sahra Chachi,
This is Mecca. Mummy & Daddy told me you guys went on a "walkabout". It sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to hear all your stories and see all your pictures. I can't eat yet but the food sounds delicious. Have a wonderful time!!
Mummy & Daddy send their hugs & kisses.
I love you,
From your Godson Mecca
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