DjMagra’s stuff ‘n’ stuff

Ok, it’s been hectic since I got back, and I didn’t have a chance to write anything about our weekend in Sydney, but, we had an absolutely fantastic time. The city is very, very cool! Aside from the weather, which, as I’ve already mentioned, was more Irish than Australian for the weekend, we had a fantastic time. We were very fortunate to stay in my companies apartment, which is right under Sydney Harbour Bridge and has fantastic views, but not only that, it’s really easy to get around the city from there too. Added to this, we had a car from work for the whole weekend, which makes exploring a city so much easier than trying to do it the usual ways by bus, boat and taxi. As a result, we got to see far more than I had ever imagined we would, and got a good feel for the whole city that way.

Not once did we encounter the Sydney brashness or rudeness that so many people talk about. I guess having spent quite a bit of time in France, and having lived in London and Dublin for so long, I’ve become hardened, but, everyone in Sydney was super nice and friendly, and it is a city that both Kassie and I could very easily live in at some stage in the future. I was also amazed at just how big the city was, Brisbane really does seem like just a small little town in comparison!

Disappointment of the weekend has to have been Jordons Seafood Restaurant at Darling Harbour which is reputed to be one of the best seafood restaurants in the city. We were really unimpressed by the whole experience, and will be in no rush back.

Highlights of the weekend had to be stumbling upon the uber-cool Water Bar in the very, very cool Blue Hotel in the town with probably the funniest name I’ve ever seen or heard - Woolloomooloo!! Try saying that with a few of their amazing cocktails in you! Speaking of cocktails, the few that we snuck in whilst in the Four Seasons were brilliant, all down to the fact that there was a really neat little jazz trio playing in the bar!

I’ve got heaps of photos to sort through and upload over the next few days. Every evening is a bit hectic this week, but, as soon as I’ve got them sorted, they will be up on flickr as per usual!