Waking up to rain was not on the agenda. If ya can’t trust the weather bureau who can you trust 😏. Not supposed to start today until a “ late shower “. Given it’s only 4:45 am let’s see if it clears by coffee time for at least a walk. Fair bit of building cover being a CBD of course so am sure a plan can form. Of course Armageddon still predicted for tomorrow.
Nose currently running (medical humour) at about a 2/10 so that is becoming a pain for sure . Been about 3 months now .
Weather cleared sufficiently to venture out for a stroll to Martin Place across the road from Lewis Lane. It certainly is a great space in the middle of a busy city. My go to coffee choice actually looked a bit dicey so just opted for Urban Barrel in case rain came back. It didn’t
Now for a breakfast plan. Would love a toaster in the room for a simple start to day . Probably just head out for another stroll and see what appears. Getting up at 5 am certainly leaves a lot of time before any shops/attractions open. Headed to QVB building looking for a simple breakfast and was suitably rewarded with toast and jam.
By now weather was a bit more promising so wandered around Town Hall area for a bit of quirk and then got hounded for autographs outside the State Theatre for some reason
Thought it might be worth checking out the Light Rail as station nearby and caught one down to Circular Quay as weather was holding. Lesson learnt – no opal machines on board , so must tap on on street. $3 saved. Walked out to Old Opera again as is an impressive building indeed. Did pose for the Triple Icon Collectable which will be available on NoWayUSA.com.au shortly. $29.99 ea or two for $80 (trying to discourage hoarding 😏)
It truly is a marvellous backdrop for photos and also a leisurely stroll on a relatively quiet morning. Almost went for a walk in the Gardens but common sense prevailed. Actually ankle giving me a bit of grief which is odd and assume with all the walking feet are swelling a bit making shoes tight. It’s a theory not involving 🦕 so treat accordingly.
Light rail back home then for a break as still only 9 am 🤦🏻♂️
Went back out around 10:30 with no great enthusiasm but picked up some lunch which could become dinner as well. The morning did drag a bit but just after 1 pm hit the streets again in search of Negroni Nirvana. Turns out there are some great bars within rolling distance . First up was Joji which turns out to be a rooftop bar which went through to keeper on first research. Tried the Tropical as Sun was out briefly and it was “interesting”.
Most of these bars partaking in Kneegroani month ( patent pending) have two options apart from classic so can see return visits as so close to home. Next up was Uncle Mings on York and think my eyes are bloodshot already 😏 So dark no chance of reading menu so asked One Hung Lo to surprise me. Well that went south quickly #Crying Game.
Back out into natural light and thought let’s go back to old fave The Duck of Death and hope I am unforgiven after yesterdays effort. The Gabriati has Pale Ale on top which was interesting to say the least
So it’s rolled around to 230 pm so time to head back home before the 4 pm assault when many new bars open. The beauty of Negroni month , apart from cost , is you don’t take on much liquid but plenty of alcohol. First time I have been to 3 bars and no toilets in a session trust me. 👨🏻🦳The Grace is truly proving to be a perfect base with so many great bars within easy walking distance. Had the onsite Irish Bar pencilled in for Armageddon tomorrow but realistically could easily return to any of these 3 establishments.
3 pm update : Armageddon still on track.
Planning is required as some bars open at 4 pm, some at 430 pm and others in a very unAustralian way – 5 pm 🙄Plan is beer, Negroni , Whiskey .
First up then is Old Mates rooftop bar. Bugger me some of these places are hard to find from the street
Then it was around the corner to the Carribean theme Papa Geddes bar. Again need to walk down odd laneways to find these places. Worth the effort.
As we approached 5 pm it was then time to head to Perfecture 48 , a subsidiary of my own brand Perfect 67. Zuckerberg told me about a pop up Suntory Whiskey bar for this month so why not eh. Had the Highball food combo but may still need dinner methinks . Not a big whiskey drinker but it was something different in great surroundings. Time then to waddle home
Another great day even with a dull period for a few hours in middle of day. Armageddon still on track so see what tomorrow brings. May struggle to sleep anyway with laundry day tomorrow. Excitement builds.
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