G'day,
Today I would meet the first organisation on my trip and could not wait. Up bright and early, all prepared having bought a bus ticket the day before and traced my route, I was ready. Following my map to catch the bus, the further I walked the more I started to doubt my sense of direction. I asked a friendly local who then to my disappointment pointed me back in the direction I had come from. I had left enough time but after the first 2 days the last thing I wanted was more walking. I made it to the bus stop with plenty of time to spare. Hopefully the bus will arrive on time but if its anything like England, none will come for ages then two will come together.
The bus did indeed arrive on time and I asked the driver if he could advise me where to get off, he of course did not know either which again had me worried, luckily a local was at hand to help. I made it to Mosman Council, which I met Bernard De Broglio, who was very helpful, friendly and made my stay at Mosman a great experience.
At Mosman I learned a lot about Web 2.0 and the benefits such as using Twitter and Facebook to promote events, something my own organisation doesn't take advantage of. This is definitely something I will take home. I also had the pleasure of joining people from the Council, the Mosman Library and the Rangers in their friendly game of lunch time Soccer (Football to everyone else). A really great experience and a great bunch at Mosman. To finish with we went for a few beers after work and the rest they say is history. Roll on Day 4.....
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Day 2 in Australia
G'day,
Well after a tiresome day 1 I quickly moved into day 2. Having remembered my way around from day 1 I decided to go visit a few spots I missed the first time. Heading towards a beautiful spot called Darling Harbor I stumbled across the Sydney Harbor Bridge climb.
After a friendly chat with the guy behind the counter and a look around I'd signed up with little idea of what to expect but I figured I probably wont get the chance to do it again so what the heck. I gave my ticket in, was told to sign the terms and conditions, was breathalysed and made to walk through a metal detector, at this point I really did wonder what I had let myself in for. Then followed a few quick training runs on a 'mini bridge' and we were off.
It started with a lovely climb all the way to the centre of the Sydney Harbor Bridge which had a brilliant view of the Harbor, surrounding buildings and the Opera House. A great experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sydney. At this point I felt very relieved that I had reached the top, still jet lagged and tired but full of excitement I'd made it, then came the bad news, we had to climb the same distance back down again.....
After another tiring day I managed steak, chips and a beer for tea before collapsing into a deep sleep at the hotel. However I couldn't sleep for long, as Day 3 I visit Mosman Council....
Well after a tiresome day 1 I quickly moved into day 2. Having remembered my way around from day 1 I decided to go visit a few spots I missed the first time. Heading towards a beautiful spot called Darling Harbor I stumbled across the Sydney Harbor Bridge climb.
After a friendly chat with the guy behind the counter and a look around I'd signed up with little idea of what to expect but I figured I probably wont get the chance to do it again so what the heck. I gave my ticket in, was told to sign the terms and conditions, was breathalysed and made to walk through a metal detector, at this point I really did wonder what I had let myself in for. Then followed a few quick training runs on a 'mini bridge' and we were off.
It started with a lovely climb all the way to the centre of the Sydney Harbor Bridge which had a brilliant view of the Harbor, surrounding buildings and the Opera House. A great experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Sydney. At this point I felt very relieved that I had reached the top, still jet lagged and tired but full of excitement I'd made it, then came the bad news, we had to climb the same distance back down again.....
After another tiring day I managed steak, chips and a beer for tea before collapsing into a deep sleep at the hotel. However I couldn't sleep for long, as Day 3 I visit Mosman Council....
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