I know my body is screaming, “What in the hell is going on?” After traveling for 20 hours, and getting to sleep in its own bed, for a glorious 10 hours, it thought it was back on track. And then what do I go and do? Pull an all-nighter. I was awake the entire night, … Read more
Those of you who know me know I love puns, particularly complex puns. Here’s a goody: A frog hops inside a Chinese bank and reads the name of the teller, Patricia Wak. Strange name, thinks the frog. Strange customer, thinks the teller. ‘Can I help you?’ she asks. ‘Yes, Miss Wak,’ he says. ‘I’d like … Read more
I was online for about a half-hour this morning, while Robert used the hotel spa facilities. At 10:00, we walked down to the Museum of Sydney Cafe, where we had breakfast last Sunday, and we did a repeat performance. We both had their Wood Mushroom Omelet with Rocket & Tomato. We left the downtown Westin … Read more
We had breakfast at about 8:15 this morning, and then packed to have our bags outside the door by the 10AM deadline. Since we’re arriving in Sydney at 10:15PM tonight, instead of our originally scheduled 8:45 due to a Qantas schedule change, we’re going to try and store our big bags at the airport overnight … Read more
We were up at 8:30 today and to breakfast by just a little after 9:00. Just a morning view from our balcony: As expected a huge breakfast bar was available, from which I chose scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and some pumpernickel toast. Afterwards, I had a pear half, and four small slices of watermelon. The … Read more
I was up before the alarm; my cell phone alarm was set for 8:00 and the hotel clock alarm was set for 8:30. My cell phone beeped a second time before I realized that it was the low battery indicator. Last night was the first time I’ve turned it on in six days, and the … Read more
We were up and at ’em between 7 and 7:30 today. After our morning shower, and finishing up packing, we enjoyed our final breakfast at Seven Spirit Bay. Checkout was uneventful, that is if you call a $49 (AUD) “fuel charge” on your bill after paying $1250 (USD) a night to stay at the place … Read more
I woke up at around 5:30, and looked around to see the light beginning to filter through the open-louvered walls of our habitat: We had our outdoor shower, and headed to the lodge for breakfast at 7:30. I transfered the blog entry I’d devised last night from my flash drive to the resort computer, and … Read more
I forgot to put this in my birthday (October 13th) entry. On that day, while watching the videos on MAX, they had horoscopes scrolling along the bottom of the screen. Mine said: You may need to give yourself a break from being such a cosmic hotty tonight and just think for a moment. A cosmic … Read more
I had somewhat of a restless night, as I had the alarm set for 8:00 to take care of that ridiculous toll road charge from Friday that had to be taken care of within 48 hours. At about 6:38, I finally got up and called the rental car place, who just gave me the number … Read more