Matt and I chose a nice beachside hostel for our first few days in Sydney. What we didnt choose was rainy weather. We were first put in a room that looked like this:
Twin top bed, Double bottom bed and we had to walk down the hall for the bathroom.
The next morning we got a note about a free upgrade - which we happily took - to this:
But what we were super excited was the free soap!
We spent the first two days exploring the near by restaurants and beach, while trying to stay dry. Sunday we had plans with an Irishman and a Canadian to go to a Rugby game, but when the rain came down, the boys said that they thought the game woud be cancelled.
Matt read about a nice walk that required a bus ride, so we changed clothes and packed a bag. As we approached the bus stop and Matt was reading the bus map, a nice older man waiting for the bus asked me how I was doing. After about three sentences of small talk, I was invtied to a real rugby game in the Sydney Olympic Field. I grabbed Matt and we hopped on a different bus and off we went.
We saw some great sites on the way:
Our new friend Mick (just like Crocodile Dundee) told us some of the rules of rugby and who was playing. We took a bus for an hour, then two trains past central Sydney.
The final train dropped us off right at the stadium, and immediately we heard the cheering from kick off. The red and green Rabbitohs vs the blue and white Bulldogs. Incredible game! and Matt and I found out that the Rabbitohs' owner was present at the game.....Russell Crowe!!!! (no pics sorry)
We also got a sneak peak of a known and loved hair style - the rat tail
The game ended and the bull dogs won. We said goodbye to our good friend Mick and went on our way.
Elka
Aww... glad you guys are having fun :) Miss you guys tons. My moms following your blog too :) Great pics
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