Jazz + Amazing City + New Friend = 2 thumbs up for Sydney

Nearly a month after being in Australia I'm back in Sydney and excited to see what one of the worlds most beautiful cities has in store for me. Along with being one of the most beautiful cities, it's also one of the most expensive cities in the world. Perhaps this is why in some restaurants you are allowed to bring your own booze. Another interesting or at least I found it to be, was that Sydney has a curfew, no planes are allowed to land between the hours of 11pm and 5am. I along with the crowds make my way to the Circular Quay, the hub of the Sydney Harbour. The many jazz street entertainers add to the ambiance as we get our first close up of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Later I head to the Rocks, which is Sydney's oldest neighbourhood and then cross the Harbour Bridge to witness the spectacular skyline at night. On my last day I brave the rainy, cold weather and head to the world famous Bondi Beach. Its not near as crowded as Sydney's CBD so I enjoy my personal space and watch the surfers as they patiently wait for the perfect swell. I'm loving the hostel I'm staying at, and for $45/night, I should. It's got loads of amenities such as a cinema, huge common areas, and a giant kitchen. I've also managed to score chill roommates, one in particular is just fucking awesome. That's the thing about traveling, especially solo you meet these wonderfully amazing people, who enrich your experiences and inevitably end up teaching us about ourselves. Some you exchange names and info with in the hope of keeping in touch, and others you never do get their names. I've had some thought provoking, soul stirring conversations with strangers while on a bus, hiking, standing in line, at the beach. It's all about the people you meet along the way that shape you and your experience.