Work has gotten better, yet it continues to consist of constant medical literature research. Anyways, Thursday night was quite the experience. We decided we were going to check out some of the bars and clubs around Darling harbor. I finished the rest of my variety 6 pack with two of the remaining ales which didn’t turn out to be that great. Anyways I ended up leading the way (at the same time no one trusted me on where I was going) but we arrived without any problems. We went to this really interesting “outdoor” bar and got a table to decide where we were going to go next. Finally we went to this raging bar that was a couple stories high right on the harbor. It was bumpin’ nevertheless it cost $5 to get in. There were mostly tourist/Euros there but it was fun! Night rolled on and I think we had a group of 13 on the dance floor. We danced for 3 hours straight….longest I ever have, by the end I think there were 8. It was an incredible night!!!!!
People wanted to get a taxi, so I decided I’d walk the 4 miles home. I love those late night walks home because you sober up and by the time you get back you are so exhausted that the night sleep is incredible.
Got home around 3:30 a.m.
Woke up at 11:00 Friday morning, just in time to make it over to CAPA for our bus tour of the city. Turns out there are some African restaurants in New Town. I will have to check them out. Anyways the bus tour was about 4 hours with many stops. It was a rather enjoyable experience. We saw the Rocks, Kings cross, Watsons bay, and the harbor entrance, plus many other land marks. The tour ended at the Australian Opal company tour. Interesting stuff, but I wasn’t as nearly as engulfed in the “rock” culture due to my extensive childhood being so involved in Rocks and gems.
I ended up walking off on my own. First I went to the ATM I like that doesn’t charge extra. Then I walked all the way down Clarance st. to another brewery I actually discovered on th bus ride on my way up to the CAPA bus tour. It’s called Red Oak brewery which is actually quite well know. I actually had tried their Organic Hefeweizen which was actually pretty good [82/100]. While there I looked though one of ter beer magazines which was really cool (I’d definitely like a subscription to the American version when I get home). I found they have a 4 beer sampler platter for $20 that is also served with a sample of food that complements the beer they are served with. I think that’s for another day. I ordered a half pint of Irish Red and sat at the bar for a while reading the Mag. I also got the bar tender to take my picture. From there I walked all the way back to Surry hills where I found a pretty cool Clothing store. I bought a shirt and board shorts for pretty cheap (they are usually like $100) Finally I walked back to Waterloo and bought another variety 6 pack of which I’m drinking right now.