Leichhardt

My sister Mary Ellen had a great idea (isn’t that what sisters are for?)...I could show you all exactly where I am here at what was previously Harold Hawkins Court Hostel, and now is called Georgia House, by letting you know where it is on maps.google:
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Be sure to play around and have a look up and down the street, as the façade of Georgia House is surely nothing to blog about! From a plaque on the wall, I have discovered that this place was at one point a residence for senior citizens. Well, I did make friends with two of the young persons who inhabit the place this morning over breakfast, and they were quite pleasant and did not seem at all ageist. Probably some friendly spirits are still wandering around the place.

Yesterday evening I explored the neighborhood a bit, and discovered in addition to the restaurants already mentioned, Lebanese and Thai (I’ll try to write about more eating experience, Kerrin!). I also found two bookstores (and bought a book on the history of China at one of them!) and a cinema just couple of short blocks away. I think I’m all set! I tried out the Japanese at the local Fujiyama Restaurant yesterday evening, and had some nourishing edamame and a delicious chicken and cucumber maki roll. I decided to get acclimated before going for the sashimi, though from what I saw from other customers’ dishes and satisfied looks, my next visit there will include it in the order. The food there is very fresh, and nothing splashed off of the chopsticks, so it was an outing to be repeated.

This morning I went out for a walk, and discovered a small park down the road. It’s the size of a city block, so for longer morning walks, I will be hopping on the bus that stops just across the road, and heading down to Circular Quay for explorations of the harbor area. Today I also did some somewhat serious grocery shopping at the supermarket (Coles) so I will be (rather boringly) avoiding the outside temptations and eating in. One great thing about being in Sydney when it’s summer is…cherries! OK, a bit on the expensive side, but very fresh, large and juicy.

For now, with supplies in, head down and to work!