Out the window! by maggiemae

Out the window!

After a heavy duty round of sitting in one place for absolutely hours we finally arrived in Sydney! Inspected by a dog, a dozen or so officials, we managed to get out of customs unscathed! they are extremely vigilant with their screening! Fortunately we had a car waiting for us but it still took an hour to get to the hotel. This wonderful night view awaited us in our room! The Harbour Bridge is on the left and the Opera House on the right.

Three good things:
1. We were not on the Qantas flight that came in at the same time as us from Chile where there was an outbreak of vomiting and 20 people were carted away in ambulances!
2. There is a phone by the toilet - I expect its in case we fall in!
3. I can't believe this hotel! Everyone expects a tip! Not done in NZ! So far I have got away with it pretending to be the country hick!
Fab night shot. Crickey. Imagine 20 people vomiting on a plane. Wonder if it was the food or a tummy bug.
August 1st, 2013  
your three good things made me laugh loud. This photo got some many major landmarks in it. I like the old house in the front too. Wonderful!
August 1st, 2013  
Wow...what a view!! It's not customary to tip in Aust either Maggie. Well certainly not over this side! Sounds like Sydney is getting Americanised.
August 1st, 2013  
Oh so funny I've got exactly the same shot Maggiemae, taken the 15 December, we were at the Quai West hotel, and the view was wonderful !
If you want to see mine ;) ....
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August 1st, 2013  
I loved your one - you must have been in the same hotel,Corinne! I'm going to sit by the window all night!
August 1st, 2013  
Love your TGT maggiemae...just act ingnorant...I don't like the tipping idea , they should pay them enough to start with!!! Fabulous view...we have never been to Sydney but will stop over one day soo!
August 1st, 2013  
@cocobella Bother, didnt lock you in- see above!
August 1st, 2013  
What a wonderful sight you had. I would love to visit there one day
August 1st, 2013  
Great view, enjoy your stay!
August 1st, 2013  
What a stunning view from your window!! I so want to visit - better start doing the Lottery!! Love your three things - made me laugh out loud!! Have a great time!! Can't wait to see your shots!!
August 1st, 2013  
very nice night shot Maggiemae have a great stay
August 1st, 2013  
Great shot
August 1st, 2013  
you're in the jet set now.
August 1st, 2013  
FAV
Wonderful shot. Traveling is awesome and tiresome all at the same time. Looking forward to you sharing Sydney.
August 1st, 2013  
Deb
What a gorgeous view! I like the two landmarks in the photo :D
August 1st, 2013  
Stunning view, Maggiemae! Corinne may not have seen your response because you didn't tag her. Are you staying at the same hotel she did? This is a gorgeous night time scene.
August 1st, 2013  
Great shot and really funny story. Sounds like travel has definite drawbacks, but now you can relax and enjoy, and don't you feel safer with that phone in the bathroom? HaHa.
August 1st, 2013  
Beautiful night view, Maggiemae, I'm glad to see the Pregnant Oyster (which i think is beautiful) so well lit up. Have a great time!
August 1st, 2013  
Great capture of the two Sydney icons. Tipping is another bad American habit we've picked up.
August 1st, 2013  
wow that is TERRIBLE. i have never heard of such an outbreak. great one to add to your list of good things (TO AVOID)! oh my. great night shot too of a beautiful city!
August 1st, 2013  
Fabulous shot
August 1st, 2013  
Beautiful view!
August 1st, 2013  
Lovely
August 1st, 2013  
Such a beautiful shot. Fav. What a tremendous view you have. ENJOY.

So glad you weren't on that OTHER flight ; ) DON'T FALL IN!!!
August 1st, 2013  
Bep
What a beautiful night shot!
August 1st, 2013  
A top Sydney shot maggie...very iconic :)
August 1st, 2013  
Jo
Interesting about the tipping as I never tip and wouldn't dream of doing it in Sydney!! So glad you weren't on that Chile flight, how horrible!! and have a FAB time:)))) PS stay safe on the loo seat please.
August 1st, 2013  
Tipping not part of our culture, Maggie!! Just don't do it! Are you going to do the Bridge Climb? Worth the effort!! Enjoy your stay.
August 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful scene....how lucky to get such a view.
August 2nd, 2013  
Fabulous night shot, lovely lighting.
August 2nd, 2013  
Great view.
Which hotel are you staying in? I keep thinking I want to take the kids on a holiday to Sydney and stay somewhere central.....
August 2nd, 2013  
and no ... tipping is not done in Oz. Remind them of this......
August 2nd, 2013  
@corymbia they don't actually ask, Amanda, just stand around smiling holding a flat bookish type thing that they open and shut! We are in the Shangrila which has a superb location but is more expensive than our usual budget hotel.
August 2nd, 2013  
Welcome Maggie..... we dont tip in Australia... at a restaurant maybe... unheard of. Just ignore them....Enjoy your visit. How long are you here for?
August 2nd, 2013  
@kcman5 I'm here for 9 days and am lolling around in luxury at the Shangrii La - all paid for! Pleased to hear what you say"
August 2nd, 2013  
Oh yes we heard about that plane - what a nightmare (though Adam has just been serving a Chinese tour party and half of them have come down with vomiting - and Rachel punted them yesterday - so fingers crossed we don't encounter the same problem!) We have whole TV shows about Australian customs - if they tried that with UK Border control there would be a baggage hall and tumbleweed.... Have a fab time.
August 2nd, 2013  
What a beautiful view from your hotel room. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time.
August 2nd, 2013  
Nice view, and LOL at #2 :)
August 2nd, 2013  
fabulous view and fantastic night shot, maggiemae. makes me really want to visit Sydney. ah, the phone in the bathroom. lots of stories there. :-)
August 3rd, 2013  
Wow! Spectacular view. I'm very jealous.
August 3rd, 2013  
Great night shot.
August 3rd, 2013  
Wow fabulous view. Just lovely
August 3rd, 2013  
Gorgeous night view. 29 people sick on the plane sounds awful.
August 4th, 2013  
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