Noel Larbey theatre

One thing that we have discovered here is the theatre is nowhere near as good in terms of quantity but certainly does not lack on quality

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Noel Larbey Noel Larbey wildlife

Noel Larbey blogging on the weird and wonderful bugs and all over here

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noel larbey cooking

Noel Larbey driving

Noel Larbey again this time this page is going to be used to record the driving here. Everything is much further away so we have the opportunity to see some fantastic scenery and actually go on a road trip.

Have never been on one before but never been anywhere that offered the opportunity. here though that is definitely going to be something that we do and have already started to pick out routes.

This part of the journal is going to be used to record our places and opinions of the trips so we have our on line diary.

fianlly got round to doing some driving, got access to a car and we have started to explore. Its certainly different and we were wrong to expect that it would be as we were used to. There are even small differences at traffic lights that if I wasn't aware and did not have the advice of a good friend could have ended up as a skittles moment. Not good Noel Larbey

Still putting that behind I have now got used to it and at least the driving is done on the same sidde of the road.

Noel larbey. checking out China,

Noel Larbey loves his food but wow, today was an experience to behold. The place was full and I mean it was huge and every table was taken and by 12:00 there was a queue to get in

Noel Larbey, Getting Around

We've discovered very quickly that getting around is difficult, not in terms of public transport but the shear size of the place. It is huge. For the first time I am going to have to get a sat nav, something I always felt I could do without. Not any more no way.

Still the referdex for the main city is brilliant and is serving and will continue to serve its purpose for all the exploring that we have done and are still to do.

This place is vast and we have to really get to grips where everything goes, roads aren't numbered in the same way that we are used to which makes map reading that bit tricker for long journeys.

Today was the day, the sat nav arrived, a sad day for us map readers, i know I Noel larbey is from the dark ages and has to be dragged kicking and screaming to the modern era

Real Estate

This is a very tricky market to understand compared to back in the UK. From renting and apartment to buying a house there are so many different variables to understand and get to grips with.

First off is open house, not a concept to familiar back in the Uk but very much to the forefront here.

Renting the apartment, sign up on a website domain which everyone uses and wait to be emailed when the inspection is (they usually last for 15 minutes to half hour) turn up with about 30 other people and have a quick look round. Based on that small window then make the decision as to whether to put in an application on the property. Then the waiting game begins, the agent will then shortlist applicants and pass to the owner who then makes a decision on who to let to.

Such a different process to flat hunting back in the UK but one to understand fast as the demad for places is huge.

Noel Larbey, local life

Noel Larbey and the local area, loving it, central location to everything, nothing seems to be more than 15 minutes away, CBD, the beach etc

So many bars and restaurants in the area that we are spoilt for choice. I think it will take us a full year to explore everything in this suburb.

Where can I start, Crown Street I guess, a very busy street with so many offerings of things to do, clothes shops, bars, cafes, it has something for everyone.

Started to explore more and have discovered the local area has everything, you coul dliterally find everything that you need within a 5 minute radius. I guess we could not have found a more central location for what we needed

Noel larbey, Alternative food types

Not a food type I'm familiar with but is a part of central Asia which is influenced by Turkey, China and India. The food can be found in a little restaurant in China Town and is known as Uigher, not sure if that is how it is spelt or not.

delicious that is all I can say, would definitely go back and can't rate it highly enough. An unusual experience in terms of flavours, combinations etc

Noel Larbey, Winter Down Under

Noel Larbey here looking forward to the winter down under, nothing can be worse than the coldest winter recorded back in the UK since records began. Looking forward to not having to get up extra early to scrape the ice and frost off the car or having to run the engine till the inside temperature becomes bearable.

As much as I love a proper winter, I think a winter down under will be a welcome relief. Gone are the gloves and twenty layers of clothing just to keep warm.

Even better there will be no more scrapping ice off the windscreen first thing in the morning, letting the car heat up just to make the journey bearable

Noel Larbey, learning the culture

So after being here for a while I Noel larbey am starting to understand the sublte yet vastly differences in culture between here and the UK. Yet far from being an outsider looking in its far better to jump in and immerse yourself and become a true local.

Even just small things like the language or slang words sometimes make a conversation interesting, all part of the day to day challenge to adapt to the way of life.

It is also challenging driving around, things that I expected to be the same are slightly different which if your not careful can catch you out. I even refer to something as simple as a filter light on a traffic light

Noel Larbey, Curry experience

On the quest to find the perfect curry here in Sydney that compares favourably to the many that I have eaten back in the UK. I refuse to believe that Australia does not do curry. I Noel Larbey love to record all my curry experiences as they are so varied and different.

The mission will take in several restaurants and take aways to establish just which ones compare favourably and will become our regular fix for Indian food

So far we have visited two restaurants both offering quality Indian food and I can defintely agree that in both the food is good but only one so far is going into the shortlist. The service and the food were both excellent and I can honestly say this one is definitely worth a place in the shortlist and who nows maybve even a potential winner.

This is just the start of what we hope is going to be a very exciting adventure and hopefully will uncover some truly hidden gems.

Well after enjoying curry at several more places I am coming to the conclusion that the flavours here are just different, I will venture to declare not as spicy as they are back in UK. One noticeable thing here is that on a weekend bookings are rarely taken. Still to find one that does and our favourite soon stopped them shortly after we tried it which is a shame.

Have been advised of one that the cricketers use so that is going to be next on the list, just thinking about it is making me hungry

Noel Larbey, the local sport

London and Sydney weather definitely exactly the same at the moment. The long weekend was a welcome break even if the weather was typically English.

Noel larbey has Lots to explore and see, so far Sydney is definitely one of the worlds most beautiful cities and we have barely scratched the surface.

Now time to learn Rugby League and AFL, go the Roosters and the Swans!!!

After being here a while now I am starting to understand a bit more about the local sports and how they work and who i should adopt as my teams.

First 2 Months by, Noel Larbey

Hi Noel Larbey here and I have now been here two months now and its just so incredible, everywhere we have been is so incredible, Sydney really is an incredible city.

It is going to take a long time to fully appreciate this place and what it has to offer.