Sydney...

So this is where modern Australia began, where the first convict convoy landed & the first convict colony developed. At the time Britain was sending its convicts to the Americas & i guess following the Americas move for independence Britain had to find some other place to export its criminal class to. It was getting over crowded in Britain’s jails. When I say criminals these were people who committed crimes as despicable as stealing a loaf of bread or a hair brush & some knives!! Some clever politician came up with shipping Britain’s criminals here. Like shipping our rubbish to Brazil or shipping our nuclear waste to outer space. Now what if that creates a radio-active Australia in space, wow! A planet with mutant aliens that can hop between planets, kill you & drink all your beer & beat us at every national sport! We should think about that.

Mark Twain described Australia’s early history as “such a rip-roaring & colourful affair that it could have been entirely made-up.” Well, the fire alarm farce early this morning could have been made up, but it wasn’t.

When you come here, spend a day on The Rocks, some of the oldest buildings of Australia’s history, interesting markets, bars & restaurants, great views & fascinating tales. The Lowenbrau bar is a must for some traditional German beer & the Hero of Waterloo & the Nelson Hotel a must for some Aussie beer & history. Convicts have left their mark on the walls of the Hero of Waterloo & many a seaman got drunk at the Nelson hotel & awoke later on a ship sailing for god knows where! The Dockers terraced houses could have easily come direct from Liverpool, London or Belfast. A real glimpse of a previous time, as are the alleys & narrow lanes; Nurses Walk & Suez Canal.

The Rocks, a fun, lively place.

love & Rock hugs,

Jeff & Janet