Author: Jessica

But first for some morning motivation, and in the words of the instructor: Soooooo goooood! And it was. Nothing quite like starting the day with someone shouting at you and cool beats pumpin’ through your veins. Suitcase is packed. Not a single sock more would have fitted into my case or bag. Chocca block. And… Read more

Okay, Sydney … you win. I like you a lot. What an amazing city, vibe, and place to be. In honour of my last evening here, I dedicate this entry to food glorious food. Well, who would have thought I’d be eating kangaroo. And yes, the thought of a lorry full of them being taken… Read more

Took things slow this morning. Then hopped onto Bus 333 to Bondi Beach. The public transportation payment system is super: tap on / tap off (credit card). That’s it. The weather was on my side. Sunshine as far as the eye could see, and the views: Walked along the coast: When I die, can I… Read more

Today, I had the best meal of my trip at Le Foote in The Rocks district of Sydney. Real napkins, as in fabric. Bar seat. Great service. Yummy food. And the venue was super. And I had shaved calamari as a starter. It was tremendous. Charred cucumber, lime vinaigrette all tossed into a pan for… Read more

The Art Gallery of New South Wales was mega! And in Australia, like in the UK, museums are generally for free. I’m team make-museums-great-again! Then headed to Circular Quays via the Royal Botanical Garden & the Sydney Opera House to hop onto a boat. And then I hit Manly Beach to watch the waves come… Read more

Good morning world! Slept well again. Andi and I often go to spinning classes when we travel. Easy to do. Class Pass, book, and los geht’s! That’s exactly what I did this morning, at 07:00. A room full of bikes, LOUD music, and usually a very motivated instructor. Plus all the people. It was vicious,… Read more

Had a long day out in the fresh air. First golf and later a very long sunset walk around Bangaroo, Millers Point, and The Rocks. Sunset is at about 17:30 given that it’s winter here. And earlier on this afternoon, I met Kev as in Kevin, as in someone I went to school with when… Read more

I slept like a baby last night. Finally, some quality-shut-eye. Woke up asking myself three questions: What time is it? Where am I? What am I doing today? But first, what did I do last night? My evening started with the most impressive dance performance I have ever seen: Horizon by the Bangarra Dance Theater… Read more