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Port Hacking Tidal Point
Hi Leeks, and other non high priced vegies.
Yes, once again I have been away from blogging, but above is my excuse, isn't it lovely.
I've just spent the last few days in Sydney, seeing family and catching up with some friends. It was a spur of the moment thing, that saw me hire a car (mine has no aircon) and drive for 9 hours through the night. After spending three days there, it was another 9 hours through the night to get back. I think I really should go an have some sleep before going to work in a few hours, but I had to give my readers something to chew on.
If you have never driven the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Sydney, here is a good way to make some money from your co travelers, if you have any. As you are driving along, make a bet with them regarding the number of submarines you will see on the way. As they scoff at you for being so silly (and secretly wonder at what point on the drive you are going to do a "Fitty" on them), tell them it is all a bit of fun, and you will take bets that you will see at least two. This is a guaranteed way of making some money, or at least getting a free Truckstop Steak Sandwich on the way.
Now for those of you who have no idea about the Hume Highway, it is Route 31 between Melbourne and Sydney, which goes inland for the 830km (or so) journey. Sure it passes over a few rivers, but given the droughts we have, you would have no hope of getting a submarine anywhere. Which is why, when you are about half way along the road, which in my case was about 2am, you get to the town of Holbrook, where you are greeted by the sight of this....
HMAS Otway
1:5 Scale model of B class submarine
While in Sydney, I got to sample the fine dining at Paua, and I can tell you, no finer food can be found in Sydney. Close down all the famous Doyle's that people go to in Sydney, and replace them with a chain Paua's. You would need that many once word really got out. While I am sure the owners of Paua would be cursing me saying this, as it would mean more work for them, I had to say it. Please note, there is no cash for comment, or free feeds coming my way, I just like what I ate.
Apart from that, not much else happened while I was there, but it was great to go. After only having just gone back to work a little over a week ago, after my four weeks holiday, three days away was a welcome time to relax and kick back. Next time I head there though, it will have to be more of a party time, so look out Sydney, for I will return in July/August.
Blog Out
HooRoo
Rebecca
posted by Rebecca @ 3/15/2006 12:17:00 pm
4 Comments:
Cool idea to bet on the subs....I guess your winnings could actualy cover the cost of feul and car hire therefore giving you a free trip to sydney..HEHE! Cazzie!
But what you see, is a full sized submarine, which is in the park on the main street of the town.
Ah, that'll be the sub the Navy had to pilfer a part off to keep one of the other Oberon's operational.
Hi Cazzie,
Fancy riding shotgun next time I go to Sydney? Say, on the way, why don't we have a bet...?
Hi Sheriff,
If you read the blurb at the smaller Sub, you will know why they are there. I wont tell you, you will have to see for yourself.
Hi Lantern,
Mmmm, I was wondering why the hatch was missing. I guess it is more important on an operational sub, than one in a park.
Hi Rachy,
I had just come back from 4 weeks holidays, and I didn't feel that was enough. So after being at work for a week, I took a long weekend and went. Now I feel like I can handle work again for another few days.
Seeing the Subs is interesting, but what is more surprising is there is no Subway in town to get a sandwich from. Someone is missing out on the marketing there.
HooRoo
Rebecca
MMMMMM, SUBWAY...YUMM...EAT FRESH!! Great idea, I would love to run a Subway, it is a good idea to put one up next to the park where the sub is. Then put a Krispy Kreme doughnut outlet next to it, LOL, Cazzie.
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