Sydney: I see Blue Mountain and Wildlife

Day Three

I slept super early yesterday.  Totally exhausted. I kind of like my 2km morning walk. Its quiet and cold. Lots of people jogging, ride bicycles or simply walk with the dog. As usual, I stop for cup of coffee. I'm not in a hurry. So I'm enjoying my morning walk even though I know I can take the light rail to the star bus terminal. I sat on the bench and wondering if its a good idea to .....

Bus is full, no empty spaces. A tour with code sharing between APT and AAT Kings. Two bus depart for the same tour.

Stephen, the bus driver and tour guide a bit chatty and serious.  He a bit upset with the passenger that makes noise and can't stop talking. After a few warning, they take it seriously. 

Journey to blue mountain is 2 hours one way. The view is spectacular with different kind of tree along the way. Since its beginning of autumn,  the leaves start to change colour. During summer,  they experience  a lot of bush fire, due to the hot weather.

First stop - Echo point, Katoomba

Three sisters - Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo

Starting with aboriginal show and dances. Half way I decided to go out and look out for the lookup point for 3 sister - a rock formation  representing three sisters who according to aboriginal legend were turned to stone.

Next - Scenic World

The replica of 3 sisters

The Skyway and Cableway

To go inside, I have to purchase scenic pass which entitle me to ride skyway + railway + cableway and of course the walkway. The railway is currently under maintenance as such leaves me with one option, to take skywalk and return back via cableway.  It cost me Aud 21.

The rides was okay (maybe since i dont have vertigo) same goes to the walkway path. We were about to sesat in dlm hutan. Haha but then I saw AAT bus driver and asked for direction. I was afraid being left by the bus driver since I don't  have much time.

Missing the feel of the jungle

Its reminds me of my Sarawak trip, many years back. Trackking thru the headhunter trail and few caves. Walking thru the plankwood with different kind trees all the way.

Somehow the 3 girls frm china were not with me anymore after we went on the cableway.  The bus driver left them and the bus continues its journey to the next place. Heeee takutnya kena tinggal bus.

Next, Leura - a small old school village

Shops and cafes all over

Seat for Bored Husbands :p

in moving bus

I love the cherry trees. Its every where and the leaves start to change colour. Cantik.  I grab fruit bun for my lunch and continues wondering around. I bought some peach and nectar to fill up my stomach.

Next stop - Featherdale Wildlife Park

macam macam gaya koala ni. Cute kan

koala + me

Let me out... please

Kangarooos are everywhere

The ego panguins :)

Not really sure why, but last minute I have chosen to visit the animal rather than Jenoven cave. The main difference between Australia zoo and wildlife park is that the wildlife park has Australian animals only. I managed to say hi to koalas, kangaroos and penguins. Yeay! Of course there are birds, spider, crocodile and others too.

Next - Olympic stadium

As we are perfectly on time, the bus make a short tour drive thru to the Olympic stadium. According to the bus driver,  the government and all sponsors managed to pay all debt prior to the launching of the opening ceremony.  Hebat kan.

Final stop - Cruise by ferry to Darling Harbour

Perfect way to end the day - cruise

This old boat reminds me of Pearl Habour the movie

I asked the bus driver if I can buy any public ferry ticket to Darling Harbour since I have two more hrs before dark. Ada. As such I hop on to the ferry at Olympic station for aud 7++. It took about 50 mins to reach darling Harbour. Last stop is circular quay and I might be able to snap opera house. But then, I have yet to jalan jalan at darling harbour. So tak pela. Pun its further away. Nanti lagi jauh kena menapak.

Pulang berjalan kaki ke hostel apabila sudah semakin sgt gelapnya. Wow! I have completed my trip. Alhamdulillah. Sudah sampai masa untuk pulang. Oh.

Location : 17 Goold St, Chippendale NSW 2008,
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Sydney: Touring city sights

Day Two

I was like waking up every hour. Risau tak terbangun sebenarnya, plus bunyi bising di luar jalan raya. Get ready and off to the street at 6.45 am (3.45 am M'sia). Mlm tadi dah google pick up point, which is about 2.2 km from hostel. Nasib baik hari pun dah cerah sedikit. Melayan suasana pagi berjalan kaki dan menghirup kopi. Sampai juga on time setelah bertanya kepada dua strangers.

Dalam bas kebanyakkannya Aussie (saya rasa) yg warga emas dan juga dua couple india. Tiada solo traveler hanya saya dan dari malaysia.

Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge

Pagi-pagi sudah ke sini. One of must visit tourist spot in Sydney. Tiada makna jika ke Sydney tetapi tidak ke sini.

Manly Beach

Utk ke Manly beach, cara yg paling cepat sampai ialah menaiki feri about 30 mins. Ini kerana hanya ada satu laluan jalan raya utk ke sana. Kalau hari bekerja sudah tentu jam. Sesiapa yang suka surf, Manly beach adalah jawapannya. Menurut sejarah, surfer pertama di Australia adalah wanita dari hawaii. Tidak lah hebat pantainya, tapi suasana nya meriah kerana ada playground utk kanak-kanak, bola tampar dan sufer utk yg dewasa. Setelah sejam, pulang ke city.

Circulay Quay and The Rocks

Dalam bus, ada yg half day tour, ada yg full day, ada yg lunch di captain cook cruise, ada yg akan ke aquarium. Saya full day tour tapi tiada add on. Maka saya pilih utk turun di Circular Quay dan akan di pick up semula jam 1.40pm. Ada dua jam utk pusing pusing. Saya berjalan sehingga ke area the rockS. Flea market nya menarik, juga bangunannya gaya lama.

Lunch @ Pancakes on The Rocks

google pix

Mine, the icecream choclate already melted to the side, baru ingat nak snap photo :)

I have tried hard to finish it, but its meant for two :)

Saya singgah di Pancake at the Rock. Katanya pancake nya wajib di cuba. Sampai disana, kena queue pula. Nak take away tidak boleh. Sabar dan berdebar-debar. Dengan pantas saya order dan tunggu pancake sambil melihat-lihat sekeliling. Ala-ala chilies suasanyanya. Wah hebat pancake yg sampai. Juga besar hidangannnya. Dua keping buttermilk pancake bersama choc icecream, pisang dan kekacang plus sos choclate. Pancake masih panas, superb dimakan bersama icecream. Oh yummmy yummy. The best pancake I ever had in my life.

Opera House (again), Mrs Macquaries chair and The Gap

me in black :)

Mrs Macquaries Chair

The Gap Viewing Platform

Sesi petang, ada penumpang baru ada yang sudah pulang. Melalui opera house sekali untuk ke Royal Botanic Garden. View opera house di lookup pointnya memang cantik. Ditaman ini juga terkenal dgn Mrs Macquaries chair yg mana ianya tempat duduk favourite isteri Gavenor utk melihat harbour. Menantikan kapal utk pulang ke London.

Bondi Beach

Kemudian ke Bondi beach. Tempat yg lebih famous and happening, compared to Manly. Ramainya orang. Hari sabtu kan. Cuaca pun panas terik, memang mereka suka berjemur. Happening sungguh tempat ni.

Pulang semula ke city melalui oxford road (deretan kedai utk bershopping bagai utk designer item), King Cross (red light district dgn signage coca cola yg besar), William street (yg mana di waktu mlm byk mak nyah) dan satu lagi jalan yg saya tak ingat namanya yg terkenal dgn gay dan lesbian street.

Turun di central lebih kurang jam enam dan terus ke hostel. Makan malam maggi indomi yg entah kenapa terasa sedap la sgt. Maybe combination lapar + penat.  Menaip pun sampai tertidur. Half mlm tadi, half pagi ni.

Hari ni tour ke Blue mountain dan Wild life. Perlu bersiap sudah :)

Location : 61-65 Regent St, Chippendale NSW 2008,
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Sydney : G'day, its a sunny day!

7-11 March 2013

Day one

Everything went smooth. I hardly slept on the plane but biasala tu kan. I didn't bring any food as such custom clearance was easy.

Took a map and look out for network provider to purchase data mobile.  Purchased Optus sim card which I consider cheap. 5 days for AUD 10, unlimited call and internet usage. On my hotspot and then I'm connected. Yeay.

Train from airport to central only few stops but it cost me aud 16. Arrived central station and seperti biasa, terpinga pinga sebentar before setting up my bearing.

Lucky, the hostal is not too far and somehow I'm able to find it. Checked in and refresh myself before heading back to the city.

I was like walking back and forth trying to find  light rail train. It says in Central but its actually a bit far. It cost AUD 6 for return tix.

First pit stop is Sydney Fish Market. In hurry cause it close at 4 pm.

Sampai Sydney, terus pergi pasar :D

 lobster oh lobster

Scorpion fish, err... boleh makan ke?

Fresh oyster and octopus

I love mushrooms

my lunch +dinner

Hop on to the light rail heading paddy market which similar to victoria market in Melborne. Pusing-pusing tak ada yg menarik hati sangat. Bought few fridge magnet and then heading to George street.

Paddy Market for souvenir

QVB

A super looong busy street. Took some photo at Town Hall, QVB and old Strand mall. Ramai penghibur jalanan di sepanjang jalan. Jumpa kedai Roti Boy. Boleh buat alas perut.

Kemudian ke apple store utk beli barang pesanan penaja. Mula-mula kata tak de. Dah keluar dari kedai. Lepas tu rasa tak sedap hati. Merasakan si pekerja apple store tu yang tak tahu. Pusing balik, masuk semula. Tanya pada yang lain plus decribe sikit the item. Hmmm kan ada pun. Tak buat product briefing kot kat staff. Haha. Berlumut jugaklah di kedai apple yg besar itu.

Hari dah gelap. Membawa kaki pulang. Barula nak rasa sakit kaki. Haha.. ada berkilo kilo jugak saya jalan.

Now resting. Perlu paksa tidur. Paksa lelap kan mata. Esok 6.45 am sudah mahu keluar. Nanti saya edit semula dgn photos :)

and I'm off... again

Praying for a safe flight and oh-sem solo adventure. See you in 8 hours or so Ms Sydney :) Please be easy on me, you too strangers.. lets be friends.

On the other note, it was super duper busy day. Non stop working, no rest and no lunch today. Changing my hats to so many different things and different subject matter.

Alhamdulillah,  able to arrive at the airport just enough time to take my breath and bertenang.

Honestly, I'm scared. It's for real. Betul. But gonna be brave and be okay to be lost in the city. It's end of summer and beginning of autumn. I have extra sun and time to explore :)

Bye bolehland. I'll be back :)

Location : Jalan Klia S3, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 64000 Klia, Selangor,
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A game worth playing

... and time worth spending.

We decide.

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Simplifying my World

Kata Meredith Grey:

To really be efficient you have to eliminate what doesn't work, you have to figure out what's important and hold on tight to the things that matter most.

Ayuh, lets do it.