All Set for New Years Eve!

As we took a walk around town today we walked by Sydney Harbour and saw the people already lining up for the fireworks tonight. There is a smaller "Family" show at 9pm and then the large display at Midnight. It's a little drizzly but I think things will go off as planned. We will grab some dinner tonight and walk over to see how close we can get to the action.

Here are some local news articles on the fireworks festivities tonight...



Sydney fireworks to awe a billion

New technology to amaze fireworks fans on NYE

Early birds claim their ground for midnight

Queued up. Quayed up.

We made it! After an eternal queue for a taxi, we arrived in downtown Sydney.

We have a bit longer to wait before our rooms are ready, so we dropped off our bags and headed out. First stop, caffeine. Starbucks will do nicely, though they didn't pull a proper "long black", it was really an Americano. Feh. Ken and Eric couldn't decide, so they got a coffee bevvie and something fruity and hydrating.

As short walk down to Circular Quay to check out the NYE preparations. Looks like they have it under control. Insert requisite Opera House photo here.

Starving, so we stopped off for some Emu pizza (I'll have the baked pumpkin version.)

Next stop some quick shopping (and a case of Red Bull) before an afternoon nap.

Away we go!

Settling in to our luxurious full flat seats. See you in 13 hours!

I was at : 599 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045,

On Our Way....In Style

Tuesday, 10:06am CT - Well we are on our way...to LAX...for leg one of our journey. We are checked in and in the Red Carpet Club. Cocktails anyone?

The countdown - 1 day to go!

Currently packing and getting ready for the trip tomorrow. It looks like it will be in the 70s/80s with maybe a few days in the 90s. I can't wait to get the shorts on and start touring! First leg of the flight tomorrow is ORD-LAX departing at noon.