Life is a Journey

Unfortunately when I woke up this morning I was feeling pretty poorly. Can only think it was from dinner last night. When I’m eating really well it doesn’t seem to take much to trigger an arthritis flair. Luckily I managed to get showered, dressed and feel somewhat better around 10am, and we headed out.

It was super cold out but luckily it wasn’t raining. Love walking through the city when it’s quiet and seeing all the lovely old buildings.

Our first stop was at Haigh’s where we bought some chocolate gifts and few things for ourselves.

The beautiful Strand Arcade….

We were excited to check out Westfield Centerpoint which has had a major renovation since we were last here. It’s really gorgeous now (though is mainly full of designer clothing stores) and the whole mall is looking fabulous.

Kevin had to visit the Nespresso store and was happy to get a small sample coffee.

I love to check out the David Jones Food Hall but I didn’t find anything that wonderful this time – except for our fav. bonesucking sauce – which we figured would be too heavy to carry around.

Kevin, however, spotted the chocolate strawberries and HAD to buy one.

I’m sure it tasted great but I think $3 for a choc strawberry is a little ridiculous.

We then headed over the Queen Victoria Building – which is just gorgeous.

 

I always love to visit Paws a while and picked up a cute mug.

We walking past the clock just on 12pm so got to see the little show – which was nothing much to see.

You know you’re in a posh shopping center when they have their own pianist.

Kevin spotted this sign and decided yum cha would be good for lunch.

It actually didn’t work out that well but I did enjoy these dumplings.

A short time later we got a boost juice. I was very adventurous and chose a new (to-me) drink. It was delicious.

Kevin got to put his feet up for a bit (in these very strange seats) while I went to check out Sussan’s (my favourite clothing store).

We then walked back to our hotel.

With one final stop….. for cupcakes.

I was so happy to see this sign (esp. after this morning).

We bought 6 mini cupcakes to share and another 12 mini’s to take home.

Back in our room Kevin had a nap and I had a tea in my new mug (can you see why we had to buy it :-)) and caught up a bit with blog reading (I’m so behind due to the Olympics).

At 6pm it was time to get dressed and head back into town (in the drizzle) to the State Theatre.

But first we had to get some dinner. Mexican tonight.

The whole things was great but the tortilla was to-die for.

Then back to the theatre. The State Theatre, which opened in 1927, is probably the best in Sydney. It’s so gorgeous. I’d love to do a tour one day.

Finally it was time to see Sir David Attenborough. The “show” was done really well with him being interviewed by Ray Martin, with big video screens behind. We were actually given this tickets (it’s a long story) by one of Kevin’s mates so it was a real treat, esp. being that it’s a once in lifetime opportunity. He’s just amazing for 86! Such an amazing life he’s had.

Kevin and I were in desperate need of weekend away without the kids and with tickets to see David Attenborough on Saturday night we thought this would be the perfect opportunity. We left home about 12.30pm on Friday afternoon. Not too far into our trip up the expressway to Sydney we saw smoke.

Then closer we spotted flames.

It was VERY windy today and the flames were headed right for the road. We called it in and were glad we were through safely. Just read that the road was closed so we were lucky indeed.

Lunch was eaten on the way.

Our first stop was in Pyrmont where Kevin had to drop off a couple of (work) coffee machines to get repaired. Then it was over to Bondi, via a wet, windy and traffic-filled city.

To the Apple Store, where Kevin had to drop off some machines to also be repaired.

Finally at 5pm it was time for the fun stuff – the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. We had a gift certificate to use here but apparently the company Smart Box have just gone out of business so we were not able to use our certificate :-(.

However the staff were most apologetic and gave us this to enjoy. So thoughtful. And yummy.

Kevin ordered the banana crepes.

Then it was time for a bit of shopping. I bought a few things at Wheel & Barrow . None of what is pictured here but isn’t this a cute display? (I will do a haul video back at home)

Of course I had to visit the Crocs store but I didn’t buy anything.

I did however make a little purchase at Lush.

About 6.30pm we left and headed to our hotel. We booked a secret hotel and got the Amora on Jamison, which we’ve stayed at before and loved.

We valeted our car and got checked in before heading to our room.

It was 7pm now so we headed straight back out for dinner. We asked the tour desk and he recommended a Japanese place  a few mins walk away. The only tables available were outside but it was too cold to eat out so we opted for takeaway.

The staff were kind enough to give us some green tea to warm us up while we waited.

We took our dinner back to our room and ate while watching a movie on the ipad.

Kevin loved his meal but I didn’t really like mine – which was just a vegetarian udon dish – so I ate the accompany rice and salad. I then had a bath in the lovely tub (using one of my new lush bath bombs) and got ready for bed. I was REALLY tired tonight (probably due to all the missed sleep I’ve had during the week) so only read a few minutes before going to sleep. I think it was just 9pm!!!

Night owls we are not :-).