An Amazing New Years Eve and Day!!

In past new year's celebrations there is usually a feeling of anticlimax and disappointment at the end of the night. Which probably has to do with the major hangover I typically have too. But this year I can truly say it was an amazing new year's even and day. My night started with a BBQ with some friends and the drinking began at around 3 PM. Later we were going to the Botanical gardens to watch the fireworks. We managed to get there for the preview which was at 9 and were able to find a group of people to sit with and enjoy the view.

The area we were in was directly facing the Opera House and the bridge so it was an amazing place to be. Here is a picture so you have an idea of our view.


The midnight fireworks were amazing, and while I tried to take some video they are in 20 second bits and don't have the music... so I found a YouTube version for those who'd like to see it. The fantastic part was not only did they have fireworks going from the bridge and barges in , the harbor, but they were also going off of the buildings dowtown. All in all, it was an amazing show.

Links to the show:
Part 1: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=v7UbL4nfeJE&feature=related
Part 2: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=WLfv2aqigz0&feature=channel

To top off a great night, we actually managed to get a cab within 5 minutes so didn't have to fight with all the other people to get home - which would have completely ruined the night. Those of you who have fought for cabs in Sydney know what I mean... it sucks.

The next morning I was up at 8 and headed to a beach for a nice relaxing day of sun worshiping. :) My Irish friends met up with me later and we made a day of it - with probably 5 hours at the beach I'm surprised I didn't turn into a lobster, but managed to get a bit of tan and only burn a couple spots on my back where I obviously couldn't reach w/ the sunscreen.

When we'd had enough of the beach we went to the local pub for a drink before showering up for a nice Italian dinner.

All in all it was fantastic. Good friends, good show, and good times all around.