The Lone Adventures of Li-Lu

Flight was fine from Auckland, even got breakfast on the plane, not bad for a 50pound flight! Had to leave ACB Backpackers at 4.30am to get the bus which was subsequently late so left me standing on the main drag surrounded by drunk ppl coming home from nights out, scary! Got to Sydney and was greeted by pouring rain. Rang a hostel who came and picked me up (ended up being free too coz they forgot to charge!) but was a hairy drive to town, crazy bus driver. Found a map and headed off to the Botanic Gardens which Simon had recommended back in Paihia. Was amazing, saw flying fox bats, crazy trees and plants and some mad looking birds aswell which make the most awful din. Ended up doing a whistle stop tour of sydney! Went to Mrs Macqueries Point to view the harbour, the Opera house, Harbour Bridge, the Rocks (oldest part of Sydney) and Circuit Quay. Saw an Aboriginal band playing there, sounded like Xavier Rudd, was cool. Wasnt actually that impressed with the city, felt it was like any otehr big city...too loud and full of weird ppl. Stayed in the main backpacking area of Kings Cross which also happens to be the red light district here. Was feeling really lonely yesterday as its the first time iv been on my own for 2 months. Made some dinner and read my book, didnt feel like talking to anyone...bit bored of the old backpackers conversation...where u been, where u go to, how long, blah blah! Didnt sleep much as it was so noisy outside and someone was partying in the next door room. Woke up at 6.30am and decided to take off away from the city as really didnt feel happy. So i took the 2hr train journey to the Blue MOuntains!! My hiking boots are back on and i am happy! Met two guys in my room straight away this afternoon and we went off to see the 3 sisters and waterfalls. love it, staying here to do some more hikes tomorrow and then to Manly to see Gina G on Monday!! xxxx