Wednesday, January 30

G'day mate, it's good to be back Sydney!

Took a night flight to Sydney from Haneda, almost exactly 5 years since I came for the first time here on my 30th birthday! I admire the laidback culture Aussies have. No one wears very formal clothes to work, people are always cheerful and food is great. And the nature! Amazing Sydney beaches and hiking options. Explored a lot of the city with new half electric powered bikes. Really nice to go around with them and at the same time get some exercise.

Thanks for the upgrade Sheraton, stayed here the first night 
Our tripple balcony had a pretty sweet view of Hyde Park 
Could get used to living here! 
There was a protest in the park. Ravers want government to arrange free testing of their drugs at festivals so they don't use anything dangerous. Unlikely to pass this bill is my guess 
Lot of portable Dj stations were playing pretty nice techno here 

Queen Victoria House is always as pretty 
We went to Star Wars exhibition, was nice to see all the old-school stuff! And do some heavy breathing with Darth 

Close up with Han 

Our characters didn't really end up like we wanted, and we did some poor choices making them 
Evening snack at Harry De Wheels. Most famous hot dogs and mash in Sydney! 

Found a dragon next to Harrys hotdogs 
Second day took a hike around whole Manly and Fairfax lookout point. Too bad it was cloudy but still gorgeous here 
Spiders were almost the size of my hand, biggest I've seen. And they are just waiting for someone to walk into their nets. 
Spider man, Spider man! 
Also found this wildlife at Manly 
A big fire destroyed big parts in Australia last year
It's a long way down from Fairfax lookout point 

Prison island from the past 
Wish it would have been sunny but still a beautiful view 
Stopped by at Luna Park at night, Henkka stealing some trash
Surry Hills at night 
Luna Park at night, creepy? 
Real nice craft beer bar in Surry Hills! 
Oldest bar and hotel in Sydney - Lord Nelsons 

Gordons Bay, wish I would have had time to just sit here and chill the whole day 
Dolphin Point, taking a walk from Coogee to Bondi beach 

 One big outdoor pool! 

Stayed at Pier One hotel rest of the nights, really nice next to Harbour Bridge 
Breakfast at Pier One had amazing choice of berries 
Palisade hotel bar has an amazing view and good choice of craft beers! 
Also had to work this trip, Nestles Pacific HQ in Sydney is amazing! 
Nescafe at Nestle was as expected good 
 
Another evening of riding around with the bikes! 
 
Space aliens have arrived 
 Sydney night glow! 
Sydney skyline 
Getting smashed 
 Some fine juicy wild kangaroo 

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