Matt and Rich in Oz

After being driven out of Russia and London, Matt and Rich seek fame, fortune and refuge in the sunnier climes of Australia.

Thursday, January 26, 2006


We're here and have already made a big (and loud) impression on Sydney!!!We arrived after 48hrs of no sleep and a lightning visit to Hong Kong.So we did what any Brit tourists would do - climb the Harbour Bridge that same afternoon. What troopers!


Matt is by this point obsessed with Sydney Harbour Bridge and hoping to be discovered by rogue talent spotters.


The weather has been amazing at around 30 deg. It hasn't stopped Matt stripping off and frying himself at any available moment!


After finally arriving in Sydney and surviving Rich's attempts at pushing Matt of the Harbour Bridge, we headed to the Opera House and surrounding area.



Before Sydney we stopped over in Hong Kong. We tried to blend in with the locals at the market but couldn't quite stomach the fish guts, chicken slaughtering and delightful hanging carcasses!


After a 12hr flight we spent a humid and sticky day in a very misty Hong Kong.


After complete nightmare with excess luggage, we finally hit the Heathrow bar with a surprise guest appearance by Stephen, later joined by Vicky, who were both there to wave us off.


Saying goodbye to the parents after spending a week in the Lakes. Sad but exciting!!