Tink Hearts Sydney - 24/03/'08

Immediately after I returned to Perth from Singapore, I repacked my bags and headed to Sydney.

The occasion was "Easter" and spending it with my fab cousin Rob (aka Boopsie) and his partner Gerrard.

When I first arrived in this country, I landed in Sydney, but was transferring to a flight to Perth, so I didn't see anything - not even the Opera House from the air.

Needless to say, I was quite excited to finally spend some time in this city and see for myself why so many people fall in love with it.

The weekend was beautiful and autumn was hitting the air. Surry Hills, where my cousin lives, is a beautiful neighborhood, full of charming homes and restaurants nestled in amongst beautiful tree-lined streets. Those streets were full of people, all eager to say hello and share a smile.

In Perth I haven't been able to do any real shopping, so was looking forward to that here - but unfortunately, since it was the holiday weekend, most shops were closed. No problem though as it gave me more time to explore.






Visiting the Opera House was a great moment. Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to see this building and to do so up close surprised me - the ceramic tiles that clad the roof are beautifully intricate and some of the vistas afforded as I walked around were truly sublime.

Every restaurant I went to was fantastic due to the food and of course the company. Hangin' with Rob and Gerrard is always fun, plus I have a number of other friends there, all doing their best to keep me busy - which they did.

Highlights included dinners at Maya, the Flying Squirrel and Puau, running in Centennial Park, my chauffeured night-time tour of the city, my visit with JoAnna, a wonderful friend from Tokyo and NYC days whom I haven't seen in many years and of course the "White Party"...

The latter was a last-minute invitation to join my old pal Remington and a gang of his friends for this great party, and of course to wear white. Not having known about it beforehand, I wasn't prepared, so Remington volunteered to handle my wardrobe. Now the majority of people that attend these parties wear formal or very sexy white costumes, so I was surprised when Remi showed me my outfit - tennis whites, complete with head and wrist bands - fantastic. Then I saw his - a wedding gown with a very long train - very, very Remi.

Needless to say he was the hit of the party (or belle of the ball) and I had an amazing time. It was my first time out really dancing in this country and the DJ's were fantastic. I didn't stop the entire night. The scenery was pretty great as well - everyone was beautiful, happy and very, very social. At this point I have to single out Chantelle and Bianca - beautiful scenery indeed :-)

I left Sydney with a ridiculous smile on my face. Thanks Rob and Gerrard for everything, Remi, thank you for a typically crazy night and of course, JoAnna, more than wonderful to see you again.

I'll be back as soon as possible for Sydney has just become one of my homes...

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