We landed in Sydney (eventually!) after our journey from hell – ok so maybe not that bad, we managed to hold it together, I didn’t have any tears and we didn’t have any fallings out – Dan felt comfortable the whole journey as it was me who booked the bus tickets so no come back (for once) on him!
We’ve been in Sydney 3 weeks now (apologies in the lack of blogs but I suppose they won’t be as frequent with us no longer travelling). When we arrived we were excited to meet up with Anna & Mark and Tim & Alison, who were here holidaying. To celebrate meeting up we all went to Hurricane’s (a fab restaurant that serves awesome ribs and steaks), which was a little emotional on my behalf. Afterwards we went for a few drinks – I don’t know about anyone else but I definitely had one too many drinks and a rather sore head the following morning.
So far we have managed to find a flat, which unfortunately isn’t available until early Jan – but is completely lush – click to see images. In the mean time we have rented a unit in Bondi to cover us for Xmas and NY when Dan’s Mum, Pete and Brother are here. So we are definitely going to be spending Xmas on the beach having a barbi!! It will be interesting that’s for sure, it still feels like August to Dan and me!
We have both madly been looking for jobs, which has proven a little difficult with it being so close to Christmas. I’ve had several meetings with recruitment consultants and hope that something will emerge in the NY. Dan has literally (17:00 Friday evening for a 09:00 Monday start) just found out he has got an initial 4 week contract starting on Monday – boo hoo. Good in the sense that we will have some money coming in, but bad with the family being here and the realty shock that we are definitely no longer travelling.
So glad you arrived safe and are settling in to aussie life. Glad Dan has got a job – at least someone has!! Looking forward to receiving photos of your temporary accommodation and your barbi. No doubt will be linked to you Christmas day on webcam. Have a great Christmas and New Year. Miss you. Take care. All our love Dad and Sandraxxx
Happy Christmas to you all – Ho! Ho! Ho!.
Here on the Q. Vic. we are heading home – Bo! but all good things come to an end – like having to go to work!!
I hope you got my email, I did try to send one for Christmas. Helen got hers, she said she had taken Mum to Tescos but no own had bought her!!
Cheers for now – have a great time, Love Marje and Garth.
Merry Christmas you 2! we’ve jst got back from Braders where we had a great time at Mart and Kel’s wedding. It went without a hitch. great dress and great venue etc – i’m sure more gos will follow from the others.
Austin and I are sat next to the fire thinking of you lot in the beach! Austie’s had a great christmas and has loved all the flashing lights and buzzes and beeps from his new toys.
Well done Dan – great to see you working again
Karren – just kick back and enjoy now he’s earning a crust!
Take care – shame you’re not here for the boys first birthday- we’re having jelly and ice cream!!
Andy and Austin
I’m so getting Damien to work a full 5 day week, your flat looks amazing we have to come and stay!
Hope you’ve had a great Christmas and New Year – looking forward to seeing the photos…
Loads of love to you both xxx
Happy New Year Dan and Karen! Great to hear you arrived in Sydney safely and having a great time. Your blog is fascinating and you sound like you have had some interesting experiences!
Enjoy your time in Oz.
Lots of Love Jo, Murray, Isabel and Holly xxxx