Bleary Eyed in Sydney - ClaudiAntics

February 10, 2004

Bleary Eyed in Sydney

So I arrived a few hours ago. My mind still isn't processing that I am no longer in Asia. Well, if you don't consider it "Australasia" anyway.

This morning I called the hostel I chose and they picked me up for free from the airport. Bonus! I didn't even hear the guy when he showed up and called my name because I was so out of it.

I checked in, had a brief nap and a refreshing shower and headed out to find feed. I walked into a supermarket and was overwhelmed by the fact I was going to be making my own food again, something I haven't done since early September. I hate cooking, but even I would be hard pressed to not do it at all for six months. I saw all these fresh veggies that were safe to eat! The sight of real cheese and juice (and not fruit "drink") had me nearly in tears.

Now I have to figure out what the hell I want to do here in Sydney because stupid me sent my guidebook back home when now I need it. Ahh well. It's not like I can't handle Australia.

On a funny note, I noticed what a freaking travel snob I am becoming. Three Canadians, one my age, and two my parents' ages, were discussing how brave the one my age was for going solo to Australia. Come on!! I don't even consider myself a particularly adventurous traveller and backpacking only in OZ for five months (as she was) isn't that difficult. The older couple said they even knew someone who went to Europe all by herself. I had to put on my headphones to keep from convulsing with laughter.

I'm off to wander the area I'm staying in, Kings Cross. So far, I've discovered it has tons of nudie bars and cheap internet. I'll check in soon.

Posted by Claudia on February 10, 2004 08:52 PM
Category: Australia

Comments

Geee, I thought it was only Asians that go, "she went to Europe all by herself!".... I tell ya, it's only friends that will think 'nice'... family thinks 'rebel' when they hear that phrase.

Posted by: Angeline on February 11, 2004 12:23 AM

No, Canadians and Americans say it too!!!

Posted by: Claudia on February 11, 2004 02:13 AM

Have loads of fun in Oz. Say Hi to Ging when you meet her.... it is my fav country... unfortunately then I did not even know that BNA and all the cool members existed.

Posted by: Dusty on February 11, 2004 07:23 AM

I really wanna know if OZ is fun besides meeting up with people and stuff... Do tell.... Malaysian Airlines having good sale this coming weekend... tickets valid till October.. what a temptation....

Posted by: Angeline on February 11, 2004 11:41 AM

juice!!!! juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuiiiiccccccceeeeeeee... real juuuuice!!!!!!!!!!! not fruit drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I have been going to mc donalds just for orange juice as I found they sell minute maid juice...)

Posted by: Leticia on February 11, 2004 10:05 PM

Angeline,

I've only been here 1.5 days!! I'm sure it will be fun though it is pretty damned expensive.

Lets,

They had a whole AISLE of juices. :)

Dusty,

I'm not heading Ging's way. I want to concentrate on some southern outdoorsy type areas... :(

Posted by: Claudia on February 12, 2004 01:48 AM

It really isn't that difficult to find juice in Malaysia... or is it... They blend the fruits add water n sugar if you like.. Isn't that juice? Some use fruit extractor.. juice no?
I don't take fruit drinks... It's weird... It's so unreal... Maybe I'm just a plain water and Chinese tea person... hmmmm

Remember to try Harry's pie!!!! Or is it just another over-rated thingy? Tell me how's Sydney soon... Flight tickets gotta be book this weekend.. hmmm........ expensive...... I have to multiply by 3... gawdd

Posted by: Angeline on February 12, 2004 11:23 AM

Angeline,

OZ good so far. I'd recommend it. Yes, it is expensive. I'm enjoying the mountains right now.

Juice means pretty much nothing added. I looked for real juice all over and I couldn't find it. It was prob there somewhere but hidden from me! :)

Posted by: Claudia on February 14, 2004 12:09 AM