Here's what I've been up too

This will be a quick blog entry.

I don't have to many pictures to share since I decided to make a little video of our adventure to Hawkesbury River. We decided to try some deep water soloing this past weekend just north of Sydney. Our boat of choice was an inflatable kiddie pool, which was riddled with holes. The constant threat of sinking ,as well as not having a legit paddle, made staying afloat interesting. We ended up jumping off of cliffs and finding some bouldering problems. There is a lot of potential in the area if you have a floating boat. Some of you might have seen the video, but here it is.



We also found a local (20 min bus ride and 15 min hike) climbing spot called Glenn rock. Nothing to spectacular, but some solid routes if nothing else is possible. (No pictures because I'm lazy)


This past Sunday our entire apartment decided to go on a wine tasting tour in hunter valley. A van picked us (10 people) up at our apartment and took us from winery to winery until our heart's (or stomachs) were content. We got to try some "dragons breath" wine, which involved hot peppers and some sweet port and desert wines. Fun stuff. I didn't take pictures and thats all there really is to say about it. I apologize.


Two weekends ago I met up with my parents in Sydney. They are traveling in Australia for two weeks. It was good seeing them and getting some home warming gifts (sleeping in a huge hotel bed where my feet didn't hang off the edge was also a plus). We walked around Sydney and Darling harbor, and also visited the Sydney aquarium. This was my second trip to Sydney and I'm starting to get familiar with the area. I'd like to make a few trips down there since its so accessible (2 1/2 hours by train and about $3.90 one way). My parents also stopped by Newcastle to see where I'm staying and get some lunch. I think they approved.

Here are a few pictures of Sydney harbor at night (These were rare pictures for that night, because shortly after "Earth Hour" began and the majority of the lights in the harbor were turned off).


A memorial to sonic the hedgehog?



They're big Sega fans.



Sydney Harbor Bridge.




Circular Quay Ferry station.



Me Mom.



Me Dad.



Me April fools joke.



( ^ I have to give some credit to Will Wright for starting this idea.)



Well thats all I have for this blog entry.
Sushi night tonight.
Blue Mountains this weekend, with possibly another video.

Later.