Not a great nights sleep – usual pillow scenario ( 17 but none suit) , soft bed, noisy AC and of course street noise although not sure it was construction. These things happen in a CBD hotel in a big city. The advantage – plenty of coffee places nearby. Mind you more coffee shops open by 6 am in Maryhole than here ! Weather seems changeable all week but plan still today is head down to Bondi Beach by 🚌
Hustled on George Street with the street sweepers. Perfect time of morning for this LBD
Walking the streets early always reveals some quirk. Dropped in at a special gym just to get my balls washed. You just have to know when to pull them out . You only make that mistake once 🥸
Debate then raged in Flashskull. Do we go to Bondi early for sunrise and breakky or wait for mid morning so can have a beer or three. Common sense prevailed – one sunrise on beach, heap plenty drinkeries with views. Glad I did as another glorious morning and bus not too crowded at. 630 am . Even decided to have a surf and Lordy Lordy by time I got out already a mural done!
For all the talk about Bondi in old days it is a beautiful beach and have to say the waves looked great too. Saved the Ice Cubes from the Ice Bergs but maybe another time
Time then for some breakfast and Surfish was jumping so hooked in. Great egg and bacon roll and passable coffee. Location Location Location.
Only issue I guess was only just after 8 am and already done so much today. Bus trip home a bit slower so now back for a little rest and research before getting my rocks off later this morning .
The Rocks was a rocking and a massive cruise ship loading. Apparently its home port is Sydney and mostly does two day trips. WTF. Who lines up for 3 hours for that. As always a stunning vista down at harbour and took requisite photos and then settled in for a coffee at Belgian cafe while waiting for The Glenmore to open at 11 am.
Research certainly pays off and The Glenmore has a great rooftop bar and opens at 11 am – rare. It was a nightmare to get to but worth the effort . Stunning views and it was Monday Steak special. Very tasty and only $19. After requisite beer also tried the 4 Pillars Spritzer special which was a perfect cleanser. As always feel full as a goog despite not eating all that much and a lot of walking . When Old Whiskers was giving out Good Looks, Collapsible Joints and Slow Metabolism I scored the bloody trifecta 😏
A normal person ( looking at you CLP 💋) would have a nice lie down after requisite cup of tea to refresh for arvo assault. Ah nah doesn’t work for moi. Will rest for a bit and really don’t want to waste this great weather as rain expected to come in tomorrow and be very heavy on Wednesday- or as we call it, Laundry Day. Maybe find a dark quiet pub to celebrate Negroni month. Too much sun aint good for you afterall…..
So headed off with general plan to check out some rooftop bars on a nice day. Jackson on George was first up and a sign of things to come. A rooftop bar by definition sure, but no great views . At least it was quiet
Then it was on to The Rook which was close to home. Again you went up 7 floors in a lift – Mama didn’t raise no fool – but it was an enclosed area really and some roses had had an orgasm recently. Just went with a white whine ….
Of course Zuckerberg knows I am now in Sydney so feed is populated with Sydney events. Not a bad thing really. It’s Negroni Month! Mostly supported by “ laneway” pubs and one 100 m from home is The Duke of Clarence. Well pickle my sausage this place is a keeper. An English theme and quite small but at 2:30 pm on a Monday it was quiet and very comfortable. Went for a non standard Negroni which was perfect as I settled in for the afternoon.
I could have stayed here for ages….so I did. A sign drew my attention and so naturally supported Aussie Gin growers and Abo cordial producers. Apparently.
By now Wobbly Boot firmly attached and could have kicked on but as only Monday plenty of days left to kill some more liver cells. I will definitely be back here , especially on a predicted rainy day. I do fear though that my dreams tonight may be haunted by the question – was I actually sitting across from the Duke of Clarence 😵💫
Hey look I have had a few sherberts but am starting to think I may prefer Sydney to Melbourne now. The Grace is a perfect location – great pub, Coles and Chemist within 100 m. The CBD is more lively than Melbourne. Not the great breakfast options of Langham but I ain’t starving. I could see another solo trip next winter – would like to be here when it is cold .
In for the night now. Wisely – Mama didn’t…ah ok – bought a salad yesterday for tonight’s dinner almost as if I knew somehow would be half cut by now🕺🏻 Tomorrow’s plans will be mostly weather based but hope morning is ok for some loitering with no intent .
Up your Date : Quick tally had us 2 Liver cells and 1 Brain cell left for today’s quota so Zuckerberg suggested Bar 83 at Sydney Tower and I don’t argue with Trillionaires (unless they are a Trump). Mama didn’t… ok fair call. What a great experience. $30 minimum spend and now being 3/4 cut missed the 5 pm cut off for Happy Hour so two cocktails cost $41 instead of $30. Then I tried to hook into bottomless lunch for $89 on Friday and was told minimum 2 people. When suggested I could drink enough for 2 just got the old “ you Aussies “. Not as if any wait staff are Australian 😏 . My case is pending with ACCC. Anyway what a day today has been. May suffer for it later but can live with that for the memories and experiences . Take a gander at this lot
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