Back on the road like real Backpackers
Mar 23, 2000

Hello Everyone, Mike and I are getting back into the swing of life with the backpacks. After three-and-a-half weeks of easy living in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and then hotel living with my mom, we are back in a hostel and cooking our own dinners.

We left my mom at the airport after 8 great days of family togetherness and updates from the real world. We enjoyed eating at fine restaurants and having a bathroom attached to our room. It was very civilized. We showed her the sites of Sydney, including beach days at Bondi Beach and a historic ferry ride to Manly Beach. Plus we got to spend time on the south coast, enjoying the beautiful farmland scenery and kangaroo watching.

We also got to see my brother for 2 days, which was wonderful, he is planning his wedding for September 30, which means we will be returning to the real world, jobs and health insurance in September. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Yesterday afternoon, we took the first leg of our bus pass to the city of Newcastle (2 hours North of Sydney). Second biggest city in the state of New South Wales. The town is busy with a Surffest surf competition, lots of great talent, Mike is very excited! He recently bought a wetsuit and is hinting again about purchasing the board. Crazy.

We will be heading north along the coast over the next 7 weeks to Cairns. We have to leave the country on May 6, when are 3 month visa expires.

We miss you all and look forward to hearing more about your travels, trials and experiences at home and on the road.

Love and happiness,
Linda and Mike

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