Kings

March 10th

Getting too used to left-sided traffic

I found some pictures of King Street, the street I live right near, that are really cool. I figured I would post them instead of bothering to take photos of it myself. King Street is this trendy youth filled street covered with book shops, art shops, fashion retailers, restaurants, and pubs. It goes on for a good 3 km at least. It is the greatest example of a Victorian era high street left in Sydney, and I have the joy of having it almost literally at my doorstop.

Cheers!


Jono

Back On the King

Feb 20th

Cricket's really popular here

The famous Glebe Market ran today on the other side of campus and down Glebe Street. It was rather upper-class for a market, most of the items were for women and were not actually cheap.

King's street, I live at SUV, and tonight I went to Kuleto's Cocktail bar (in the central area) and Bank Hotel (off the map)

At night, I went out on King Street with the two Zachs, and a few of the Aussies I've been hanging out with. They dance significantly less dirty than Americans here. They actually dance instead of just getting it on on the dance floor. Finally, actual dancing! One Aussie, named Simon, is an elaborate pianist. He played one of his own made up jazz songs, and it was riveting. His band is playing this week near Bondi Beach, and I might go and see him.

Keep it level!


Jonathan De Costa (AKA Jono)

Finally in Sydney

Feb 14th

My flat

Flew out to Sydney and took a group coach to Sydney University Village. The complex is rather charming with a main gathering area, a convenience store, and a bar. My room is bigger than my normal dorm room, and is on the 4th floor. It has a larger bed and it's own private bathroom, so not bad.

King Street is literally at my doorstep! It is comparable to a Harvard Square trendy college area, only it extends about 2 km. There are a ton of trendy bars and restaurants lining the street.

I walked a 15 minute walk to Broadway, another street lined with shops, and bought some kitchenware at Kmart. I ended up putting everything in a shopping trolley and taking it home. The trolleys don't go straight forward, they kind of go sideways down the road.

The walk to broadway was all along Syd U. It is the oldest university in Australia and certainly shows a colonial architectural influence to back it up.

Later in the night I went to an Irish pub and got a schooner of Carlton beer (very good). A schooner is what they call about 20 fl oz of beer, so the mid-ranged size below a pint. Australians seem so relaxed. I love this city so far! They have no problem stopping and chatting.

Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of cockroaches around....

Keep it level!


Jonathan De Costa