First Impressions of Sydney

Sydney is the most cosmopolitan city I have ever been to. Maybe I just haven't been to the right areas of Atlanta but I am simply overwhelmed by all that is happening in Sydney. So much to do, so many different types of people to watch...I want to go back to sleepy (compared to Sydney) Wellington. I don't think I'm cut out for this type of city living at all. Hopefully in a few days I'll take this back and love Sydney...I already love it's beaches! But some more details...

Charity, Jay, Tiffany, Sheri, Jordan and I went to the Kings Crossing area of town Friday night. Our guidebook related that this area had good bars and clubs...which it did, but the guidebook forgot to mention that almost all of the bars were charging covers between $10 and $20! I didn't think they even have that good of vibes or dancing. We found one good place for dancing thankfully....and hopefully there aren't any covers on weeknights.

Woke up at 7 the next morning, ate breakfast, and proceeded to walk around the city with Tomas and Sheri. Sydney does not start waking up until 9 am. We wandered around an outdoor market (art, fashion, jewelry) and then headed back to TravelLodge. I took a nap and then went to Bondi Beach with Charity and Jay. I've never been to a beach like this one...such white sand, blue water, and AMAZING waves. People were legit surfing which was really cool to watch. I think I'm going back today...tan here I come!

***Went to Bondi Beach again, this time with Sheri. Had fun, actually got in and played in the waves. Later that night went to Tropfest, the largest short film festival in the world. SO many people...and so many smokers. ick. First day of classes about to start***

Some other generalizations about Australia/Sydney....
1. Lots of people smoking....many more then in Wellington
2. Lots of blondes.
3. Much more ethnically diverse then Wellington.
4. BATS (huge fruit bats and lots of them!)
5. Good public transportation
6. Sunny and Warm :) :) :)