Thursday, April 13, 2006

Off and Running

We're on the commuter ferry at the moment, just leaving the main harbour. Not sure if you can see it, but over my mom's shoulder is the Opera House. We've been quite busy, having traveled by bus, taxi, monorail, ferry, train and foot. The folks have held up well thus far, showing little sign of jet lag being the experienced travelers that they are. Mom twisted her anlke the week before coming, so she's a bit 'bummed' about that. We're trying to interstitch long stretches of walking with the promise of gelato and coffee to help break up the rigor.

Yesterday started at the airport, folloed by a good breakfast at our traditional Bill's Cafe. On a full stomach, we tromped along the coastal trail 4k to Coogee, then taking a taxi back home for an afternoon swim. Peggy took the wheel after we rendez-voused at the Uni, leaving me to teach by going out for some fish and chips with the folks. They managed to hold on until the suggested 9pm deadline of awake-ness before crashing soundly.

posted by ncawthon at 3:31 PM