This, my friends, is Bondi Beach.
Rather impressive, isn't it?
And it's just eight kilometres from downtown Sydney (a 30-minute bus ride).
I made it out to Bondi last Friday for my first taste of the South Pacific (it's just as salty as in Vancouver in case you were wondering).
As you can see, there are some huge waves on Bondi. This makes for a lot of fun jumping into the waves and having them crash over your head. The water is a bit colder than I expected but nothing you can't get used to in 30 seconds or so.
A lot of people also surf at Bondi. I think they offer group lessons so I might just have to take one. I think I'll go stay at Bondi for a week just so I can really work on my tan.
Of course, many people just want to soak up some sun on the beach. Can't really blame them, can ya?Later on today I am off to Sydney's harbour to take an adventure tour. You get into bright red speedboats and they whisk you around the harbour to look at the sights, all while jumping over waves, making wild turns, and sudden stops. It costs about $45 but I can't resist. It just looks too fun.
Check it out: www.ozjetboating.com
That's all for today. Have a good one wherever you are!
2 comments:
My dear friend Smyler Chopson, glad to hear your trip is going well. I am soooo jealous. Its been snowing, AGAIN, and I am so ready to be done with winter. I am breaking out my spring dress coat for Easter mass in a few weeks and I don't give a rip how cold it is. In the interest in keeping this clean, just wanted to let you know I got your blog addy and have added it to my favourites. Canada, and as usual Saskatchewan, seem much lonelier without you. Talk to you soon, and STAY SAFE!!! What would Mrs. Garrison say... hahahaha, loved the Facts of Life reference. Love your buddy Brownzees
Glad to see that someone besides me remembers The Facts of Life! Come on down and visit some time, Brownzee. They really like beer here. You'd fit right in ;-)
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