July 2nd

I'm back (in New Zealand)!

So this will be the last time I update my "Sydney Facts" list (at least for the next few months).

Updated points are in bold italics.

(1) Scarcity of rubbish bins. (I have received intelligence that there's a lack of rubbish bins due to its potential threat to national security. Apparently, it is a perfect tool for terrorists. Do not expect Sydney to be litter free like Singapore!)
(2) Sydney is not as livable as Auckland, apparently. [10th vs. 5th, Mercer's Survey]
(3) Sydney is hopeless at making espresso coffee or hot chocolate. They can't even get the milk right! (Oh yes, I've tried many outlets- all bad!)
(4) The movies in Sydney are only $9 on Tuesdays!
(5) The movies in Sydney have a 15 minute "pre-show program" before they actually start playing. It was very boring sitting through it.
(6) Sydney trains are double glazed and air conditioned. Very comfy indeed. (NYC trains are freezers in the winter!)
(7) The "top of the pops" in Sydney right now is "No Air" by Jordin Sparks (all over radio).

(8) The Pacific Highway is just a 3 lane road (extremely narrow) with a 60 km/hr limit.

(9) The supermarket conveyor belts are shorter here.

(10) "MX" is the free subway newspaper you would read if you didn't have an iPod or a book.

(11) "Ivy" is the new hottest hang out place in Sydney at the mo. (The only young people around my age were the cleaners/waiters.)