RS Grant Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 ...well, as I'll struggle to get back online after now/tonight, I thought I'd say goodbye now. [] I'm sure that some of you know, because I remember telling you.. I will be leaving the beautifull City of Dundee tomorrow at around 11am to fly to England... Then will be leaving Heathrow at 10pm on my way to Bangkok. [] Spending a couple of nights in a Hotel in Bangkok, then flying to Ko Phangan (sp?) for about 10 days while the Full Moon Festival is on.. some of the pics look awesome and I'm told that "The Beach" was filmed in the area.. so I'm looking forward to white sand and clear blue water. [H] We'll then be landing in Sydney on the 17th March.... Will be staying with my cousin for a fortnight and living the tourist lifestyle whilst in Sydney, seeing the sights etc.. Then we'll start moving up the East Coast.... and we are trying to cover most of the main areas of Australia in the year we are there.. Ending up in Sydney at the end of 2006, to see in 2007 @ the Harbour Bridge/Opera House. [H] Anyway, I'm going to try and nip onto the net and upload some pics of our progress at least monthly, if not at slightly more regular intervals.. I will also try and give you all updates about what we've seen, where we've been and how we are getting on in general. So, the way things stand just now.... You wont see me until Summer 2007. [] [] Cheers, Grant
oobster Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Cherio Grant.... and mind - the offer of looking after the 330d while your away still stands! All the best
scientific steve Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 You lucky lucky so and so, i'm sure your going to have a huge blast have a ball matey
Big Daz Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Enjoy yourself, Puggy will be waiting when you get back[] Daz []
dave_morgan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Have fun mate. I'll be out Sydney direction in May/June - will you be there then?? Can't be ar5ed working out the dates from your post - sorry !! Perhaps catch up for a VB at the Rocks ? Dave
dave_morgan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Will be in Brisbane too, so perhaps more likely to meet up there actually!!
RS Grant Posted March 8, 2006 Author Posted March 8, 2006 Thanks for the best wishes guys... I've added my e-mail address for those who would like to get in contact while I'm away or for peeps that are out there and would like to try and meet up for a pot or two on the beach. [H] Dave, will more likely be in Brisbane around June time. Not staying in Sydney too long when we arrive as we are planning to be there for New Year. Would be great to meet up for a VB and a chat.. [] Cheers, Grant (grantfarnan @ yahoo.com)
frank c Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 All the very best Grant.....Enjoy the sun you lucky sh@t. Thanks for your help. Frank....
dave_morgan Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 And some pics to get you in the mood... http://community.webshots.com/album/548370358dylNWS Check out the Porsche Limo !! http://image53.webshots.com/153/4/56/30/26...60eNhIWf_ph.jpg []
vicki Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Have fun Grant. Sounds like an amazing trip, you lucky pup []
SergeantScooby Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Grant i have done a similar thing many years ago and have been back to oz with work many times but on the west, i have to say you must get to perth at some point you would be missing out otherwise even if it just a quick trip over, internal flights are quite cheap especially with virgin. I spent a xmas and hogmanay in sydney and have to say it was one of the best i have had, i take it you will probably be using some of the travellers hostels, best to stick with the known named ones, otherwise you can end up in some right dumps. Get yourself on a jet boat ride in sydney harbour, do the walk over the sydney bridge and get yourself to taronga zoo across the bay at sydney harbour. For new year i would recommend you get yourself there real early in the day for a good spot, and try and stash some "refreshments" on your body as when i was there they didnt allow you to take your own alcohol in.They had tents supplying booze but once it got busy it was a nightmare waiting to get your drinks. all the best and i am sure you will enjoy yourself and have a safe trip oh yes and get yourself to scruffy murphys bar, its open 23 hours a day shut an hour for staff change and clean up, its a bit of dump but its where the travellers go cause its cheap and cheerfull, also xmas day bondai beach is a must but get there early, i was there hungover, we got there at 10 am beach was almost deserted, i feel asleep due to the previous nights entertainment and gave myself the brightess tan you ever seen, thanks to my mates for not waking me up, there was a few others did the same. Sorry keep remember things to add also on xmas eve we booked a boat trip round sydney harbour which was amazing boat food, booze and dancing great night. And one more point if you get a taxi from airport and driver asks if its your first time in town say no and tell him you have been to sydney a few times other wise they take the p***
dan_jess Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Hope u have a good 1 Grant! Make sure u visit Nana Plaza and Patpong road, both of them r eye openers! The tiger temple is worth a visit and if u want anymore info on the place send me a PM, i was in Thailand for 3weeks so any questions will be answered! []
dan_jess Posted March 8, 2006 Posted March 8, 2006 Forgot 2 mention that the full moon party down at Haad Rin is nuts! Its a belter of a nite, just watch for the buckets! Some of them are full of 'why dont we sleep 2moro or the next day tablets'! We stayed at a place on Ko Phangan called 'Thong nai pan Noi beach resort and spa. it was very nice and quiet, i have the direct number, if u want it m8, mo probs!
col666 Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 All the best mate, you'll have a blast[] Say hello to Byron Bay for me, my fave place in the world...so far! Col.
sharon_mccall Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Have a fab time Grant, sounds bloody amazing. Enjoy! [ap][ip]
jcscoob Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Hope it pi$$e$ down and you get bit from a kangaroo [] na mate have ball and enjoy the sun [Y]!!! Ps, good luck [][]
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now