Today was the day I met Pete for the second time. The first time had been 22 years ago, as exchange students in Japan. Though we were just teens then, I guess we were pretty good judges of character, since the four of us (Donny and Pete’s partner Kate included) had a wonderful day exploring, walking, chatting [...]
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The weather made a complete turnaround, and Friday was beautiful. A ferry ride from Circular Quay offered great views of the Harbour and deposited us at Manly Wharf on the other side. We gawked enviously at the waterfront homes along the bay as we began the 9 kilometer Manly Scenic Walk. We passed picturesque Fairlight [...]
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The weather hadn’t improved much, but we had to make the most of our limited time, so we head out on another journey on foot. At the end of Victoria Street were the McElhone Stairs, over a hundred of them, leading down to Cowper Wharf Road, which runs along Wooloomooloo Bay. Not too far from there [...]
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Today was the coldest October day in 30 years, according to the pilot on arrival to Sydney airport. We’re staying at Eva’s Backpackers in King’s Cross, a neighborhood with a saucy reputation. You know you’re there when you pass the huge Coca Cola sign. Donny felt right at home. It was an experience to be [...]
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