Zack Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Just Thought I'd get that in,As you are always rubbishing the UK, and everything Australian is better according to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 We Didn't report it.Are you mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like Manly. Spent many a happy time there and never observed foul mouthed drunks or druggies shooting up. Might be different at night though. Yes. Unfortunately at night Manly is full of pommy backpackers who are often foul mouthed drunks. Some guy from Liverpool once tried to sell me a tab of acid. At least I think that is what he said. Alcohol and Liverpudlian accent are a strange mix on the ears. Quite nice area during the day but I avoid at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I've never seen a snake on a Sydney beach. I have seen several trouser snakes on Sydney beaches. But they were all very pale, small, wrinkled and insignificant. Nothing to be scared of at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Where would Zack's utopia be I wonder? England? Australia? Somewhere in between? Deepest Darkest Peru. Lots of marmalade suckling bears there. But minimal drunks and druggies - maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have seen several trouser snakes on Sydney beaches. But they were all very pale, small, wrinkled and insignificant. Nothing to be scared of at all. haha :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 What's coogee like? Is it nice. The beach looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 What's coogee like? Is it nice. The beach looks nice Yes nice. Better than Bondi in my opinion. More laid-back.........less poseurs! Now my my SS. That is a very impressive outfit you have on. Love the cork hat. But what on earth are you drinking? Not Fosters I hope - I just don't know how they train the cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think I'm staying in the Coogee sands hotel apartments for 2 nights before my hostel. Have you heard of it? Haha my friend got me the hat and flags. My other friend brought fosters that she has left over from the other weekend and didn't even click with the Australian connection until we mentioned it lol. I don't like beer so I only drank past the neck and then they had the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think I'm staying in the Coogee sands hotel apartments for 2 nights before my hostel. Have you heard of it? No. Never heard of it. Got some good online reviews though. And hey only 2 nights to withstand if not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I was originally going straight to wake up hostel but the other girls are booked into that place and one isn't coming to Australia anymore so her space is filled. So I thought I'd go there instead and get some peace and quiet before I go on this tour since I think it'll be quite hectic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes. Unfortunately at night Manly is full of pommy backpackers who are often foul mouthed drunks. Some guy from Liverpool once tried to sell me a tab of acid. At least I think that is what he said. Alcohol and Liverpudlian accent are a strange mix on the ears. Quite nice area during the day but I avoid at night. I wasn't aware that Manly had such a nasty reputation? I guess Bondi and Coogee must be the same given the no of backpackers there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes nice. Better than Bondi in my opinion. More laid-back.........less poseurs! Now my my SS. That is a very impressive outfit you have on. Love the cork hat. But what on earth are you drinking? Not Fosters I hope - I just don't know how they train the cats! Like a small scale Bondi so hard to park but easier to walk around. I nearly drive home from Bronte tonight via Coogee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 What's coogee like? Is it nice. The beach looks nice I'll have a look at that hotel one eve. I looked at map. Beach St parallel to Arden St is cul De sac where I park sometimes and walk to beach which I'd where your hotel is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It doesn't look 5 star or anything but it looks nice enough and it's near the beach so it's ideal for chilling out. It's not that much more than the expensive wake up hostel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 It doesn't look 5 star or anything but it looks nice enough and it's near the beach so it's ideal for chilling out. It's not that much more than the expensive wake up hostel! If you like Coogee, you could move back there later as there are all the facilities you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Coogee? Love it! Stayed at the Coogee Bay Hotel for a week, doing a rock drilling course. Well, that was 30 years ago... Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I still think of it as "Selinas" which was the bar where the Bands played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I was originally going straight to wake up hostel but the other girls are booked into that place and one isn't coming to Australia anymore so her space is filled. So I thought I'd go there instead and get some peace and quiet before I go on this tour since I think it'll be quite hectic You are going on a tour now? I'm not up to speed with your plans!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I still think of it as "Selinas" which was the bar where the Bands played. Used to go there often to hear bands - that would be 34 years ago. Got seriously chatted up one Sunday afternoon by Mark Lee (the movie Gallipoli) :cool: Nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 We Didn't report it.Are you mad? Why would someone have to be mad to want to report criminal activity to the Police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 You are going on a tour now? I'm not up to speed with your plans!> the ultimate oz one I told you about right from the start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 the ultimate oz one I told you about right from the start So I dont need to pick u up from airport!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I never knew you had said you would lol. Well they offer free drop offs to the hostel, my package doesn't start till the 6th. They were originally saying to me to not arrive early but I said no way am I starting my package with jetlag. But now I think I'm staying in coogee for the first 2 nights then me and the girls will travel to wake up hostel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I never knew you had said you would lol. Well they offer free drop offs to the hostel, my package doesn't start till the 6th. They were originally saying to me to not arrive early but I said no way am I starting my package with jetlag. But now I think I'm staying in coogee for the first 2 nights then me and the girls will travel to wake up hostel Richard the Gers manager of the Strawbo asked after you last night. "when is you Scottish friend arriving? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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