“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Breakfast has been problematical for a couple fo days now; what where when…? So we did what any Aussie would do – we went to an Australian owned/themed restaurant – Bill’s of Sydney – aka Bill Granger. A good start indeed with an actual flat white… and toast, and muesli’s and granola etc. But served with a Hawaiin touch. While the food was good the service was terrible, and while Americans are employed, or, until properly trained, a four star experience becomes a 2 or 3, I may write to Mr Granger hisself.

With that off my chest, we proceeded directly to the beach for some fun in the sun. A better 2 hrs has seldom been better spent. It took a lot of discipline to keep my camera in my pocket.

Then the girls went shopping – again, while the boys ventured to the Hard Rock for a bit of enlightenment. We were later met by the girls for dinner and I finally got to have my huge ass burger!!! I had waited 4 wks for my first burger, and I enjoyed the experience. The mood was enhanced by a band featuring 3 young ladies accompanied by a male drummer – the first band I had seen for 2 weeks. How I miss those heady days of band after band after band (where are you Gary?).

So the wrap up is, girls happy having shopped heavily, boys happy cos the girls are happy. Oh, and the beer…

Now a word of advice from a seasoned traveler; when packing, don’t select your shoes in the dark, cos you may end up wearing unmatched shoes for the duration of your journey. Not that I’ve done it, mind you, I’m simply making an observation. Be warned!