Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Thredbo

I…. HATE….. Skiing. I hate it, I HATE it. How is it possible to loathe a sport that much, especially one where you see all these kids whizzing by and then you see serious senior citizens waltzing by and you … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Roadtrip Day!

We wake at 7am and pack, scheduling to leave latest 8.30am on a 6-7 hour (non-stop, but obviously we’re going to stop at least twice) drive to Thredbo (where the snow is.) I’ve come a long way from my totally insane … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Luna Park

Just any old picture to show off the “Since 1935” banner We spend a seriously embarrassing amount on the fair games at Luna Park. Because all Rockstar really wants to do is shoot hoops and throw darts. He is by … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #144 (We Don’t Always Get What We Want)

Me: Hurry up, finish up your corn on the cob so we can go in the room Rockstar: Why? Me: Because Mummy’s freezing out here, the bedroom is warmer. Rockstar: Or, you could go in the room, Mum. Go on, … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – The Australian Museum

Hello, rather awesome Australian Museum… Rockstar probably wishing he could play with the exhibits… Be careful what you wish for… (yes it’s a jailcell) We didn’t really know what to expect, so were expecting something like San Francisco’s Zeum. It … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Sydney Opera House Pics

Random Pic I Love, with Sydney Opera House in background… Rockstar is squinting at the bright sunlight tho We didn’t catch a show… yet, anyway, we just went to the Opera Bar for brunch… I discouraged Kings from trying out … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Glenbrook and Blue Mountains National Park

Seasoned Travelers (note Rockstar’s expression. Yes, really) Exchanging Small Talk Over Breakfast In Some Cafe In Glenbrook  We drive out to Blue Mountains National Park for the day, about an hour out we stop for brunch at Glenbrook before heading … Continue reading

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Sydney Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – The City, Mosman And Bondi Beach

Can you imagine I took this while we were whizzing along in the car? Every once in awhile we drive by a sign or two in the city, that reads along the lines of We Can Treat You For: Depression … Continue reading

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We land…….. where?

On board the plane… Kings (in Cantonese, indicating Rockstar to flight attendant): Excuse me, can we have the child meal first please, he’s about to fall asleep Flight attendant (in English): I’m sorry, I can’t understand you, let me get a … Continue reading

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Shades of Accidental Tourist (Dog and Child Version)

Some stuff before we board our long-haul night flight. Yes a ridiculous number of things involves Bug Prevention <shamefaced>. But… you also get the fever checks in HK a lot more than say, Malaysia or Singapore or Australia and – … Continue reading

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