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Alison's Aussie Adventures

Trip: Oz

There are [16] stories from my trip: Oz


Saturday High Tea then Cruise Bar

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 15 Oct 2008 | Views [607] | Comments [3]

Saturday, October 11   This morning I got up early (after working two 12 hr days prior) to go with Madellen to take Chris to the airport.   He was headed to Seattle for holiday, with strict instructions to say hello to the place for me.   ... Read more >


Gallery: My Post Office Box

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 2 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Sydney Surround Trip

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 2 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: New Pals & The Jenolan Caves

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 24 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery


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The Jenolan Caves

AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 24 Sep 2008 | Views [446]

Woke up today and ventured into Katoomba, still managing to maneuver the car.  Stopped at a chocolate shop that my guide book recommended and sure enough- the handmade treats were delicious!  I was headed out to the Sky Tour out in the mountains, by ... Read more >


Trip to Katoomba

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 23 Sep 2008 | Views [505]

On my way out of the city towards the Blue Moutains I stopped in the outlying city of Parramatta to stock up.  I just have to say, the Target in Australia is thoroughly dissapointing.  Their clothes are lame, housewares scarce, and there's no popcorn ... Read more >


Sydney Surround Tour

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 23 Sep 2008 | Views [473] | Comments [1]

Yesterday I did the unthinkable.  I rented a car in a country where they drive and sit on the WRONG side.  After having been here for almost three weeks, I felt ready.  Since day one I have been walking, turning, filing, crawling, and BREATHING on the ... Read more >


Motorbike Ride with Madellen

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Sep 2008 | Views [549] | Comments [3]

So far this last Saturday has been the highlight.  Madellen, Chris's friend, took me for a ride around the city on her "motorbike"- scooter to us.  Her name is "Lola".  And she's a showgirl. ;) We hopped on the bike from Madellen's ... Read more >


My First Nanny Job

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Sep 2008 | Views [538] | Comments [1]

Wednesday and Friday I was lucky enough to take care of little missies Jessica (6), Mia (4), and Georgie (22 mo).  Very cute family in a really beautiful neighborhood, Rose Bay.  Rose Bay is just past Double Bay, where Nicole Kidman has her Sydney house.... Read more >


Walked to the grocery store...

AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Sep 2008 | Views [459]

My big outing today was a walk to the grocery store. Actually, I walked there and was planning to take the bus back.  Think I am getting a bit over-confident with the buses.  Normally I study and plan every bus ride before I leave, but this time I thought ... Read more >


Saturday with the Girls

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [527]

Saturday afternoon one of Jane's "mates" picked me up to go stay the night at her place in Chatswood (about five minutes from East Lindfield, similar to Bellevue).  She has the CUTEST little apartment where she lives with her sweet little Jack ... Read more >


Bus Ride and Pub Crawl

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Sep 2008 | Views [580] | Comments [4]

Friday morning I woke up to an absolute downpour!  Felt like home.  I stayed in and got my Aussie cell phone working.  So exciting.  I have numbers for six people.  Woo-hoo. That night I planned to catch the bus into North Sydney to meet Chris and Madellen ... Read more >


Trip Into the City

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 6 Sep 2008 | Views [510] | Comments [1]

Thursday morning I woke up with a mission.  Decided to attempt the Sydney bus system and go downtown.  It was incredibly easy.  I walked around for a long time, decided that my laptop is rediculously heavy, and found a cafe with free wi-fi.  That was ... Read more >


Gallery: First Pics

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 5 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery

Where I'm staying for now...
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Maiden Voyage Day

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 4 Sep 2008 | Views [521] | Comments [10]

Okay, it SMELLS good here.   Really good.   Like flowers, with deadly poisonous snakes lurking at their roots.     Imagine this… sailing right through the immigation line at the airport cuz I thought they might want to take a look at ... Read more >


Here I come Australia!

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 4 Sep 2008 | Views [529] | Comments [2]

Okay- here I am at the Auckland, New Zealand Airport.   Made it over the equator and across the International Date Line and starting to actually FEEL far away.   But, everyone around me is still human, willing to help, and probably feeling some degree ... Read more >