After weeks of researching what to do, where to go, what to eat and what locals suggest (http://www.sydney100.com/), I have come to the conclusion that one month is not enough time to do everything that I want :( I may need to move there for a couple years :o
I have modified my itinerary a bit since my initial post and I have the sneaky suspicion that I will try with all of my heart to fit in a trip to one of the islands off of the
Ok, so here is my updated itinerary. Everything is pretty much solid with exception to fitting in the GBR trip.
12 NOV - In LA until my flight leaves on 13 NOV 2010. (Taking the train to LA)
15 NOV - Land in
15-17 NOV - Staying in
17-21 NOV - Flying from
19-21 NOV (Tentative) - This is where I may be able to fit in that trip to the GBR
21-24 NOV - Taking a Train from
24-27 NOV - Return to Sydney, Potts Point/Kings Cross - I heard that this is an "interesting" part of Sydney aka "Red Light District", but it's close to the beach communities like Bondi and
27 NOV - 01 DEC -
01-03 DEC -
03-06 DEC -
06-07 - Sam's drinking wine in Queenstown! They have 11 wineries!!!!
07 - 10 DEC - Auckland, New Zealand - Hopefully I'll get to go to some of the natural hot springs and get a tour around the city from a friend of a friend.
10 - 11 DEC -
Photos/Photos and More Photos
I really can't wait to take pictures and share with all of you! I can’t wait to share pictures of the following:
1 - My lodging accommodations (LOL). Between the Resorts/Hotels/Budget Hotels/Hostels and Camping, I believe that I will come full circle with adapting to almost any living condition. I'm going to love not showering for 3 days while hiking in
2 - Cute pictures of Sheep and Kangaroo... followed by pictures how the locals serve them in restaurants! Lamb anyone? Yum!
3 - Water (lakes/ocean/waterfalls) and Mountains. There's nothing more beautiful than Nature!
Oh, and this morning while laying in bed, I picked up my "1,000 Places To See Before You Die" book and guess what I will be able to cross off the list after this trip:
1) The Blue Mountains & Three Sisters
2) Sydney Opera House and The Harbor
3) The Great Barrier Reef and the
4) Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound
5) Queenstown (Home of Bungee Jumping and Jet-Boat) - I do not plan on doing either!
That's enough for now! My next update will be posted on 15 NOV 2010 (Australia). As a reminder... I think they are almost 1 day ahead of the US... so you may see a post on 14 NOV 2010.
As a reminder... please email me during the trip vs. texting. I plan to use a friends international cell phone and buy a SIM card in AUS & phone cards. Sorry, AT&T's International plan is pretty ridiculous! I will also check FB when I check email.
Keep me and my travels in your thoughts and prayers and hopefully I'll be able to share with you guys when I return! It'll be Christmas Time!!!!
Port Douglas was my favorite city in Australia (Salsa was a great restaurant, skip Nautilus). You can get a day trip to the great barrier reef from there very easily. Scuba diving there was insane!
ReplyDeletePort Douglas rocks. If I ever decide to move to Australia, Port Douglas is where I'll go.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap ,I can't believe that you're leaving tomorrow!!! I'm so excited for you, have a blast!
ReplyDeleteHey Chick. I hope that you are enjoying yourself. Be safe and have a great time. Love you. TTYL
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