♥ Valentine's Day ♥

Our first real weekend here in Sydney brought yet another good reason to celebrate – Valentines Day. While the hallmark holiday doesn’t seem to be as popular here as it is in America, it still seemed like the perfect opportunity to go out with the group and experience a Sydney Valentines. We made reservations for 15 at a restaurant near the opera house and got dressed up in our best pink and red outfits – well not the boys, but us girls. While the food wasn’t the best of quality and the service a little frustrating, the atmosphere and location of this restaurant was absolutely beautiful. It was the first time I had been down to Sydney Harbour and it was just as pretty as I had imagined. The rain hadn’t cleared up for this holiday, but we came prepared with umbrellas and jackets. Sydney harbour is only a 15-minute cad ride from my apartment, although the cab situation is getting more and more frustrating. The cab drivers here are more difficult to deal with then in America. I’ve taken a few cab rides since I’ve been here and none of them have turned out to be a good experience. The drivers are rude and have no idea where they are going, not too mention a few of them drive like maniacs. I’m hoping to learn more about the bus system because it seems to be pretty convenient and helpful in avoiding any more nightmarish cab rides. After dinner we went to a nearby nightclub called Lands Downe. It right up the street with live music and cheap drinks. I’ve noticed that the drinks at the bar aren’t too expensive compared what I’m used to in San Francisco or Long Beach. There are plenty of bars within walking distance and the neighbourhood I’m living in seems pretty safe, BUT I still do not walk home alone (don’t worry dad, I’m sticking with the group!).