G'day

Hello there,

Sorry that I've been a bit slow at updating but we've been pretty busy this week.


USA

We had a couple of days in San Francisco after getting back from Las Vegas, which we used to see a few more bits and pieces, and take Kier and Kubi out for a thankyou dinner. We had passed a great looking restaurant down in the buildings where the Sausalito ferry docks, which we booked before going to Las Vegas. We were all, I think, excited about our posh night out.

We went to the Slanted Door, where we were treated to excellent service, great food and the finest wines known to humanity. Heartily recommended if your budget allows.

The day after I enjoyed climbing up to the top of the Twin Peaks and looking out over the Bay, the Pacific, and a fair bit of California. I was wandering down into town, when I looked up to see a couple of funny looking birds circling overhead - Eagles! I think anyway, being no twitcher, but I will have pictures soon.

So I think it only remains to thank our ever-congenial hosts for a wonderful time, and to hope we can return the favour at some time - Cheers!


Sydney

So we made it. Our flight was much better from the States so I cannot honestly continue my ranting at the staff of United; although we did get charged for our bags again.

I'd love to tell you what great sights we've seen and how we're bronzed and toned from our non-stop beach lifestyle, but sadly I cannot.

I've spent much of the last week filling in forms as we sort out medical registration, job stuff, bank accounts, phone contracts and try and find a place to live and a car to drive. And we seem to have walked into the most unseasonable weather in Sydney this year - we had a months worth of rain in the last week!

Despite our travails, we have managed to see a fair bit of the city, which is beautiful and at least warm, if a little damp.

We are staying in Coogee, at a lovely little place called the Dive Hotel. The staff have been lovely to us and we will feel sad to leave when we do finally get some accomodation sorted. It has been great to get up in the morning and, if the weather is not too bad, go off and have a swim and snorkel before breakfast.

Finding a flat has been a bit of a pain; we think we're nearly there, but we're not going to count our chickens yet. We certainly should be able to afford something big enough to have a spare room, so start saving your pennies and come and visit.

The weather has been better yesterday and today, and we finally got some beach time in this afternoon. Great to be in the sun (only a little burnt) and to see the fantastic fish life in Clovelly Bay - near where we hope to live in the not too distant future.

So, thanks for listening, and see you soon!
Sean