Our First Guests!

The newlyweds Laura and Tim Goffred : )  Dan and I loved having them around, Dan had drinking buddies and I got to play tour guide, when I wasn't stuck at work.  It was great to reminisce, chat about the states, and laugh over good food and drinks.  I know Laura made a laundry list of new recipes she plans on making in the states, including Dan's mom's pizza recipe. I will definately be knocking on her door for some homemade hummuss as soon as I get back!  

We miss them dearly and hope they are left with many memories of good times.

Pictures from left to right.  (1) Our guests unpacking and making themselves feel at home.  Clearly excited to be in Sydney or maybe delusional from the 24hr flight.  (2) On the way to Jenolan Caves Laura somehow spotted a Kangaroo in the bush.  It was the first time we all had seen a kangaroo in the wild and were lucky enough to watch it hop around and even box the air.  Think this came after Tim had repeatedly said how it was afraid of snakes so of course I yelled snake, never seen Tim jump that high.  Cruel joke I know, but it was a good laugh.  (3)  In the Blue Mountains at the Three Sisters.  Soo freaking cold.  (4) Opera house on the way to see the Music of John Williams.  The Sydney Symphony Orchestra played a collection of his best hits.  We all had the theme song to superman stuck in our heads for days.  (5)  At the Jenolan Caves.  The pictures do not even capture how awesome these caves were.  (6)  Too tall Tim having to duck while we were on our 2hr tour of the caves. 

Running Wild

It all started with the 7k Dee Why to Manly sun run.  Then came the much anticipated race of the year, city to surf (http://www.city2surf.com.au/) back in August.  A 14k run starting in Sydney CBD going through the eastern suburbs and ending in Bondi Beach.  A challenging run with spectacular rewards.  The final few ks are down hill which views over looking the eastern beaches + the KPMG tent with beer at 9am.  Now we signed up for the Sydney Running Festival (happening tomorrow morning).  Dan had wanted to run the half marathon but all spots were full.  So he was left with either the full marathon or doing the 9k run with me.  He chose the 9k.  When we had gone to pick up our race packs, Dan asked if any spots had opened up.  The woman checked, and came back with a red bib.  Dan had the biggest grin on his face!!  Run is over the Sydney harbour bridge, through the city, botanical gardens and ending at the steps of the Opera House.  Wish us luck!