Aussies take New Years to a whole new level… it is serious business here. You must book reservations months in advance at very expensive prices for dinner and watching –
to complete parties otherwise everything else shuts down. We opted to hike to a great spot and watch but after hours of walking we were told that they had sold tickets for a “watching” spot at the top of the park.
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| Aussies celebrating for 2015 |
Because Dale’s exciting date (Moi) was having a migrane coming on, I knew I needed to find dinner and some tylenol quick before it turned into a storm of a headache. Because everything was closed down but a local fruit stand I asked there for tylenol to buy but they didn’t sell it so she kindly gave me some of hers. During the couple minutes I was in there getting that, the only other small cafe closed…. headaches and needing food make you bold….I saw someone and tapped on the glass, he nodded at me and opened up. They were very kind as they prepared a little something for us. The kindness of strangers makes life a little sweeter!
We found ourselves a great little spot on the corner and watched 2015 being ushered in grand style from in Sydney. They were simply incredible!
Travel saving insights:
1- Don’t pay big prices for all activities….. fireworks can be seen from many places (and tickets for sydneys started at $35 for a faraway crowded seat at a park – dinner at a downtown restuarant with a view could be anywhere from $300 and up).
2- Don’t be afraid to ask – even if they look closed.
3- Don’t be afraid to ask – even if they don’t sell it.
4- Always look for an alternative idea to activities you would like to attend.