Met Gina and Siobhan at gelatismo at Circular Quay at 12.30 on Monday 1st December first day of summer and we were all there just before 12.30. At first wasn't sure whether to go to Watson Bay or Manly as there haven't done both. In the end decided to do Watson Bay as it's one off those places you don't automatically think going to whilst in Sydney. Unfortunately just missed ferry to Watson Bay at 12.30 so had to wait over 30 minutes for next week. But gave us chance to catch up as probably not seen Gina since she was little. Gina is my mums cousins daughter so not sure what that makes her to me, but luckily we recognised each other from facebook. She has been here nearly a year arrived in January and working in marketing in Gold Coast. Siobhan is her friend over from York and who fly back to England tomorrow been travelling for 2 weeks whilst she has been here. Have only been in Sydney since Wednesday so only here a short time only 6 nights. Was there first time on the ferry in Sydney and liked the view off the Sydney Bridge and Sydney Opera House, perfect opportunity for pictures for them both. Got to Watson Bay just after 1.30 first get fish n chips from Doyles take away mine came out first even though ordered 2nd. Then there's seemed to take a while but was probably only a few minutes and probably took longer as ordered something different than regular fish n chips a fish burger for Siobhan. Everyone seemed to enjoy the fish n chips even if it didn't come the English way with mushy peas and even liked the chilli plum sauce. It was then to walk up to the gap but some of the pathway was shut for refurbishment and we had chance to have. pictures taken with all 3 off us. Made the ferry to go back to the Sydney at 2.45 and once back Siobbhan went to souvenir shop to get present for dad. I then showed them were to get the free bus up to central station as got taxi earlier. Then I came back home was tempting to go to shopping but decided against it and had to wait abit for the bus. Once home didn't do much as home alone as Tiago is melbourne on a study told him I would picked him up from airport but made his own way back. I then started nights on the 2nd December which was a lovely day so went to balmoral beach for a few hours. It was then nights for 4 nights which went ok and I actually slept very well after my first night slept for over 6 hours which is good for me. But then didn't sleep the best after the rest of my nights which is nothing unusual for me and also started looking into holiday for January. As unfortuantely I had put my name in for the pool for the New Year week off but unfortuantely I didn't get it. So had pleaded with my NUM to have a week off from 5th January for a week so at least me and Tiago could go away. Unfortuantely we couldn't go to Japan snowboarding with his brother and Gabi as too expensive so decided on Gold Coast and Cairns instead. On the friday 5th December had a lovely thunder and lighting storm which was a amazing to watch beautiful colours, see picture. Just so glad I was inside whilst it was happening but when it thunder and lightings it always reminds me off home a little. Then on the Saturday night the 6th December was 5 Easts Xmas meal which I was going to. Was at Baia the Italian restaurant at Darling Harbour at 7pm which never been to before. Was ready was going to be late but needn't of worried as a few were running late. Also trust it to raining once I got off bus at Wynyard but luckily had my umbrella. The most annoying thing was walking other the planks near Sydney Wildlife Centre as had to watch stepping. After I arrived Michelle, Charlotte, Kate and katrina arrived so I sat with Michelle and Charlotte. It was then to the bar the set menu did not include so I had a Cuban raspberry mojito. Which was very good came in raspberry or lychee but not sure on lychee also came nicely presented on a jam jar. By the time got drink was still waiting on a few to arrive and trust May to be the last to arrive as struck in traffic. The NUM if 5 East also gave everyone a glass of sparkling wine from 5 East kitty. Was 2 set menu but to avoid confusion there decided that we would all have the michelangelo menu obviously the more expensive one. To start with we had a tasting plate to share of garlic sourdough, Italian meatballs, tiger prawns and marinated olives. Then for main I had the Angus Rump Wagga Wagga and Michelle the Barramundi then we shared think I prefer the Barramundi. We also did the same with dessert which was tiramisu and pancotta definitely preferred the tiramisu. Was a lovely night good to catch up with everyone from 5 East and Charlotte is so funny. Ended up leaving about 11.30 a few were going out for drinks but didn't really feel up to as starting to feel abit tired. Also trust by the time I made it to the bus stop I just missed but didn't have to wait too long til next one. Then on Sunday up early went to church then I took Tiago too the nice cafe I found Bourke Street Bakery and only a short walk away. There our famous for there ginger brûlée tart which I have tired and it was good but preferred the rhubarb snd almond tart. But this time only went for coffee and whilst having our coffee was some lovebirds playing with the sugar. There were very cute and couldn't resist getting a picture or two of them but sugar supposedly not good for them.
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