Landed safely in Sydney after a relatively uneventful 13.5hr flight from LA (yes that's bloody long, yes I was bored, yes you watch a lot of movies, yes I slept). Was worried the security coming into the airport would be out of control (Sydney declared the day a holiday due to APEC - Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation - meeting of the global leaders incl. Bush and Harper and advised everyone to avoid the airports, the roads..). But the airport was strangely quiet, got through customs in record time, didn't get strip-searched and no traffic! APEC should happen every day!
Arrived at my new "flat" in Glebe (right beside the Broadway Shopping Centre and 10-15 mins away from the CBD - Central Business District or downtown) and admired the high ceilings, wood floors, large balcony and a bedroom with a door! (little things excite me) The view from the balcony is very cool - looking over rooftops and seeing the lovely cityscape in the distance (pics below). Ah Sydney!
Dinner was in Chinatown with some of my fave seafood - pippies (small clams) and scallops... delish! Perfect end to my first day back in the city...
(rooftop patio down the hall)
