Monday, November 13, 2006

Steady as She Goes

Hello Oz-bloggrethen, we are back after some time away. Needed to collect my thoughts, much like the classic literary author retreating into the words for a short time, only to return with their masterpiece clutched in a unkempt hand.

We've seen and done much in Sydney over the past few weeks. Last night, Peggy and I notched visitors number 16 and 17 to stay at our humble abode. Anna Kolhede and her cousin Peter came over for some of Peggy's famous fajitas and a night by the beach. They are here in Sydney for the next few days before heading back to Oakland and their normal lives. They're also coming off of a month in South-East Asia, where Peggy and I have targeted as our next trip, so we're plugging away at the questions.

The week prior, I welcomed my roomate Juel (pictured) to come and stay for six days on his way to India. He gave me the opportunity to do all of the touristy things around Sydney that I hadn't yet checked out. Opera house tour, harbour bridge climb and walking around the zoo were all checked off the list. We lived the nightlife to the fullest and even got to head up the coast a bit to Byron Bay for some sunshine.

Somewhere in-between, Peggy went away and returned again to Sydney, getting back from her stint stateside through work. The stories of Mexican food she told were enough to make any man go crazy.

This (should) be the last of the comings and goings for international visitors whilst here in the land of plenty. Ourselves, excluded, of course. One month until Peggy and I go eastwards for an extended Christmas holiday, returning for what will essentially be one last month here before heading back out on the road for some time abroad around the Mekong delta. Great work if you can get it.

posted by ncawthon at 8:25 AM