So after 2 hectic weeks in Melbourne we arrived in Sydney for 2 even more hectic weeks.
Sydney was also pretty awesome in a different way. We stayed with Deepika Chithi who lives in a very happening location which is a 5 min walk to Darling Harbour. We did lots and lots of sightseeing, exploring and loafing while Deepika was away at work during the day and then when she got back we would go out for dinner at night trying various cuisines! Deepika Chithi was the perfect host constantly finding things for us to do and places to go.
Some of the things we did in Sydney:
- Did the opera house tour.
- Drank wine and ate the best onion rings and potato wedges at the Opera Bar
- Ate by the harbourside
- Visited the Sydney Aquarium ( A first for Zach) and Sydney Wildlife indoor Park
- Took the ferry to Manly beach
- Ate the BEST macaroons ever by Adriano Zumbo
- Wandered around The Rocks ( quaint old area of Sydney)
- Went for Masterchef live which was definitely THE highlight of the trip. Saw Gary, George and quite a few other contestants.
- Got to meet Kate Bracks (Winner of masterchef 2011)
- Visited Taronga ZOo.
- Went on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise
- Went for Jersey Boys - The Musical (which was just brilliant and sooo much fun!)
- Lunch at the famous Doyles in Watson's Bay and checked out Bondi beach.
- Went for a stand up comedy show.
Phewww.. we did all that and some. Was definitely an action packed holiday with not a dull moment. We also met some of Deepikas friends and hung out with them a bit.
Zach enjoyed himself especially at all the kid friendly outings. He saw plenty of creatures in the land and sea variety and even touched a diamond python! :) I was too scared. He discovered tomato ketchup and his new favourite food became potato chips aka french fries! He also loved the strawberries and blueberries! Hmm.. unfortunately I cannot cater to his fancy likes back in India!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Constantly Buzzed! - The Melbourne Chapter
Ok so I obviously have lots of catching up to do with my lame attempt at blogging.
5 weeks have never flown by so quickly as they did on our very long awesome holiday to Melbourne, Sydney and a short stop at Singapore.
It was Zach's first international trip and I think I can safely say he had a blast as did we. His Amumma had gone ahead about 10 days before us. Zach, his Thatha, Dada and Mamma joined her later on the 19th of Sep. He was good as gold on both flights sleeping through most of it and only waking for meals which he was quite excited by. Even I was excited by the kiddy airline meals!
So Melbourne was filled with loads of ours and our parents friends and some family to entertain us and invite us for many yummy meals and take us around. Zach Olly and I stayed with Rithi, Sid and Penny whom Zach grew quite fond of. He went along with Penny for her play in the park quite a few times. And Zach also made some new friends in Thomas, Mathias & Maya.
So here's some of the stuff we did in Melbourne:
- Visited Healesville Sanctuary where Zach(and us!) saw kangaroos, koalas, wombats and more for the first time!
- Celebrated Rithi's 30th birthday with a wild Seven Deadly Sins theme party which I helped plan and decorate
- Celebrated Deepika's 30th at Rithi's with some friends and a homecooked dinner by my mother
- Souvenir shopping at Vic market
- A long lovely chilly walk down the pier at St.Kilda with Ivor and saw a baby penguin hiding in the rocks
- Had drinks at Ludlows on Southbank and checked out the Crown Casino
- Had brunch at Amici's on Chapel Street.
- Did a weekend trip down the Great Ocean Road. Stayed at Apollo Bay and checked out the Twelve Apostles
- Visited the National Gallery of Victoria
- Met lots of family friends we hadnt seen in a long long time.
- Zach got to play and bond with my childhood friend's son which I thought is pretty awesome. :)
I think that somewhat sums up Melbourne in a nutshell!
Oh and I forgot to explain the title. Zach caught on to Sid saying the phrase Constantly Buzzed" which amused Sid no end that he had to reinforce it to make sure he went around randomly saying constantly buzzed
That was not all, Sid also taught him to say "Calm the body!" so much so that at the Sydney Airport when some bubbly lady tried making conversation with Zach his only response was to repeatedly chant "Calm the body!!"
Can children be embarrassing or what?
Will post photos soon. Hopefully!
5 weeks have never flown by so quickly as they did on our very long awesome holiday to Melbourne, Sydney and a short stop at Singapore.
It was Zach's first international trip and I think I can safely say he had a blast as did we. His Amumma had gone ahead about 10 days before us. Zach, his Thatha, Dada and Mamma joined her later on the 19th of Sep. He was good as gold on both flights sleeping through most of it and only waking for meals which he was quite excited by. Even I was excited by the kiddy airline meals!
So Melbourne was filled with loads of ours and our parents friends and some family to entertain us and invite us for many yummy meals and take us around. Zach Olly and I stayed with Rithi, Sid and Penny whom Zach grew quite fond of. He went along with Penny for her play in the park quite a few times. And Zach also made some new friends in Thomas, Mathias & Maya.
So here's some of the stuff we did in Melbourne:
- Visited Healesville Sanctuary where Zach(and us!) saw kangaroos, koalas, wombats and more for the first time!
- Celebrated Rithi's 30th birthday with a wild Seven Deadly Sins theme party which I helped plan and decorate
- Celebrated Deepika's 30th at Rithi's with some friends and a homecooked dinner by my mother
- Souvenir shopping at Vic market
- A long lovely chilly walk down the pier at St.Kilda with Ivor and saw a baby penguin hiding in the rocks
- Had drinks at Ludlows on Southbank and checked out the Crown Casino
- Had brunch at Amici's on Chapel Street.
- Did a weekend trip down the Great Ocean Road. Stayed at Apollo Bay and checked out the Twelve Apostles
- Visited the National Gallery of Victoria
- Met lots of family friends we hadnt seen in a long long time.
- Zach got to play and bond with my childhood friend's son which I thought is pretty awesome. :)
I think that somewhat sums up Melbourne in a nutshell!
Oh and I forgot to explain the title. Zach caught on to Sid saying the phrase Constantly Buzzed" which amused Sid no end that he had to reinforce it to make sure he went around randomly saying constantly buzzed
That was not all, Sid also taught him to say "Calm the body!" so much so that at the Sydney Airport when some bubbly lady tried making conversation with Zach his only response was to repeatedly chant "Calm the body!!"
Can children be embarrassing or what?
Will post photos soon. Hopefully!
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