Whitewash!!!!

What can we say??? The experience has been an experience!!!! We have enjoyed being here and have to admit that the better team won but it would have been nice if we had put up a bit more of a fight!! At least the abuse is now over and we can carry on our fantastic journey!!!

Yes, we went to days 3 and 4 at the SCG to see the coup de grace applied by the "old men" - the only saving grace was the enthusiasm and noise of the Barmy Army!!!!

In between we have had a good time - going back to Manly for some sunbaking and a trip to the Sydney Showground for some Aussie speedway. A bit different from England but entertaining none the less. Besides the speedway there was a display of vintage racing cars, some amazing motorcycle stunts and monster trucks, together with a fireworks display to rival New Year's Eve!!!!

We have also met up with Peter and Declan (Ardmore House) who looked after us on our first few days in Australia (when we were both somewhat under the weather!!!) and had a lovely meal at a local Italian restaurant called Alfredo's. Peter's stories of his time as an opera singer kept us entertained and they are both very knowledgeable about Australia.