First Group Day

Our group trip officially starts at 5 PM, but we are all already here or have landed by now. Today, I will be moving from my hostel to our hotel and meeting the others. We will take the ferry to Watson Bay, wander around a bit, and then jump into the sea at what seems to be the only nudist-friendly beach (it’s best not to overdo the getting to know each other on the first day 😉). In the evening, we’ll have dinner at Darling Harbor.

There isn't much more to tell, but what is always good is - LISTS!

Things that are different in Sydney than in Munich:

• Soft drink bottles here hold 600mL instead of 500mL
• Cars drive on the left
• The Flat White costs only about €2 something
• Burger King is called Hungry Jacks
• On holidays and weekends, there is an automatic surcharge for meals
• You can really always pay with card
• Tap water tastes like chlorine

Things that are the same in Sydney and Munich:

• Cars drive wildly
• There is catcalling on the street
• Everyone is incredibly busy
• At the food and tourist hotspots, you have to stand in line. A long time.
• Fishermen try their luck in the water in front of the city skyline
• You can ride public transport for over two hours and still be in the city
• You can see great nature just outside the city

Things I've discovered and like about Sydney:

• Coke with raspberry flavor
• When the sun reflects off the glass facades during sunset, sparkling over the city
• Cockatoos (like Kiki from Enid Blyton's adventure series!)
• The huge selection of shortbread and crackers in the supermarket
• This turquoise water and how quickly you can get to the beach
• That maybe I am indeed 16.3% a big city girl

Things I've discovered in Sydney and (still) don’t like:

• Vegemite.