An English Couples Aussie Ambitions Achieved and Swedes Having Fun Down Under

On a Jetstar flight to Bali last week was an English couple in their 60's who had 2 main things on their 'to do in Sydney' list. The first was to do the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb which they achieved on their first visit 4 years ago. The second was to witness the Sydney New Years Eve fireworks which they did this time and from their comments it seemed that it well and truly lived up to their high expectations. The Sydney New Years Eve fireworks and parties have achieved worldwide renown over the last few years.

Heading home on Qantas to Europe last weekend were a couple of Swedish guys - one had done some of the East Coast visitor hot spots (Byron Bay, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays and Sydney) while the other was just in Sydney with his uncle.

Also on the same plane was a middle aged German guy who had been in Melbourne, Kilmore, Davidson, Newcastle and Sydney. He had combined some business in Sydney with visits to friends in the other locations.

Till next week.

Cheers
Peter

Souvenirs Australia Warehouse

New Year Party Goers, Family Visits and a German Guy With a Real Love of Australia

This last weekend there were quite a few Kiwis (New Zealanders) heading home after short visits here. Most were here for family visits or to enjoy the New Year celebrations and fireworks in Sydney. Travelling across the Tasman between Australia and New Year is almost like a domestic flight for Aussies and Kiwis except that you need a passport.

I met a fascinating German guy heading home on Singapore Airlines who was here with his girlfriend on his 13th visit to Australia!! He had done a lot of travel through other countries but Australia was his favourite. And on this trip he traversed a large section of the southern half of our country -not just the big cities. I'm sure he has been to many Aussie places that I've never heard of, let alone been to! His stay this time was only 4 weeks but he was already planning the next Aussie expedition in 2010 which will be for 6 months.

Also heading off after New Year was a Dutch woman and her partner who had been driving and camping all over the countryside and a Swedish woman and her teenage son who had spent time in Sydney and Port Douglas.

I'd love to hear your comments and any airport stories you may have.

Till next week.

Peter

Souvenirs Australia Warehouse