We left the harbour in the cab on the way to the apartment in Manly which is located 10 miles from Sydney across the bay. We learned that all the taxi cabs in Sydney operate on LP gas. We stoped at an ATM machine and the cab driver who had just returned from an Hawaii cruise called the apartment owner to let him know we were arriving.

The apartment is located on the top floor of the building over looking the beach. We are located 3 minutes from the beach, 2 minutes to the “Corso.” It is a pedestrial only area that runs from the beach to the ferry and is full of stores and restaurants. The restaurant prices are quite high as it is a tourist area. There is a Hungry Jack restaurant which is a Burger King. A Whopper Junior meal cost $4.95 AU. We had an Indian meal one night which was $44 AU.

Every day we would take a walk to the beach and walk along the “Corso” to pick up the newspaper. There were two flat screen tv screens in the apartment. There are five Free networks plus many pay channels. We found many similar programs. Australian versions of: The Biggest loser. So you think you can dance. Australian Idol. We even watched The MacNiel Leher Hour.

Every morning show had Hollywood segments. There is great upheaval at the moment as Australian companies are closing down plants and sending the work to Asia while the company top brass draws huge salaries.



We took the 30 minute ferry ride into Sydney and took the Hop on and Off tour bus tour as far as Bondi Beach.