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26 June 2024, day #14/19, Goodbye Sydney
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…
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25 June 2024, day #13/19, Food glorious food
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…
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25 June 2024, day #13/19, Bondi Beach, baby
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…
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24 June 2024, day #12/19, Monday evening
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…
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24 June 2024, day #12/19, Monday afternoon
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…
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24 June 2024, day #12/19, Monday morning
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,…
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23 June 2024, day #11/19, Sydney reloaded
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…
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23 June 2024, day #11/19, Sydney
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…
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22 June 2024, day #10/19, Sydney
After a very bumpy flight from Singapore, I made it to Sydney this morning. It has rained all day. And when I say rain, I mean RAIN. Unbelievable. It didn’t stop me from taking a walk, though. Hyde Park, close to my hotel, and home to St. Mary’s Cathedral. And plenty of flora and fauna…
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21 June 2024, day #9/19, Singapore
Today was an early start. I wasn’t feeling amazing (no idea why) and ventured out on a pre-booked bike tour around some of the districts in Singapore, nonetheless. It was well worth it, despite the rain. I saw so much. The guide was very entertaining. Taking a bike around a city you don’t know is…
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20 June 2024, day #8/19, Singapore
Arrival Singapore. 36 hrs … go go go. Living la vida loca(l). When in Singapore, get your hair cut. My natural grey highlights have a name: money kiss! This guy insists I keep them exactly like this. Okay then! First view + beer = Ankommen It is safe to say I spent my entire late…
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20 June 2024, day #8/19, Selamat tinggal Malaysia
Finally had a good night’s sleep, but not sure whether it was down to the beer, the gin, or the fact that I walked 2,5 kms back to the hotel yesterday evening! No matter, it worked. It’s time to move onto leg two of my trip. Six nights in Malaysia came and went. Selamat tinggal…