tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post7925398109537331561..comments2023-08-24T04:04:32.523-07:00Comments on Seattleite Imagery: Sydneyside-up!alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07721469441517104832noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-88847438666184419702010-03-21T15:05:56.627-07:002010-03-21T15:05:56.627-07:00Mario, I have noticed how NZ is kind of like a boo...Mario, I have noticed how NZ is kind of like a boot too. I think the best Kiwi food down here has to be the wine. It's also famous for fish and chips which is OK, but lots of good fusion cafe foods too. And great baked goods. But very different to Italian food.<br /><br />Nadine and Jess, I did a bit of research about the red wax on the bananas and found out that it's to distinguish them as 'eco-bananas', which I think means they're organic. I love them even more!alishahttp://www.seattleiteimagery.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-29403509744740912762010-03-21T10:54:50.486-07:002010-03-21T10:54:50.486-07:00BEAUTIFUL pics! Thanks for letting us in on the be...BEAUTIFUL pics! Thanks for letting us in on the beauty and the uh, red waxed bananas? That's pretty funny:) I second the tim tam verification and add that it's officially called a 'Tim Tam Slam':) according to Aussie friends! <br />Happy travels! Talk to you soon!:)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240447359439956694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-35341460202717893372010-03-20T23:39:44.682-07:002010-03-20T23:39:44.682-07:00Looks like a fabulous trip!!
I wonder why they di...Looks like a fabulous trip!!<br /><br />I wonder why they dip the bananas in wax? Too funny!<br /><br />I really need to try the tim tam cookie/drink!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-38417629030644934312010-03-20T18:39:38.133-07:002010-03-20T18:39:38.133-07:00When I visited Sydney (and it was after visiting L...When I visited Sydney (and it was after visiting London!), I didn't feel like it was "London by the sea"...despite the same names of the places, my sensation was more like being in a unique place. A sort of California on the other side of the Ocean, with a different accent anyway. I didn't stay long, so maybe I didn't realize how similar to London it was, but next time I'll go, I'll take it into consideration...<br /><br />NZ is also a fascinating place for me. It's geographically opposite to Italy...so that it also has a similar shape. Have you ever noticed that NZ is similar to a boot like Italy?!? Funny! I would love to visit NZ one day. I know I will! ;)<br /><br />I think I didn't try TIM TAM when I was in Australia, but I remember some other Arnott's interesting biscuits and salty snacks...I loved them...and how about Vegemite? :) A must down under! :) What is typical food of NZ?La Dolce Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552893520191434089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-36040098752676956702010-03-18T21:08:47.009-07:002010-03-18T21:08:47.009-07:00Jane, I love that you went to an int'l potluck...Jane, I love that you went to an int'l potluck party. You really go to some great parties, what with you furniture party and all! Glad to hear your causing some Tim Tam trouble over on the East Coast of your own. :)alishahttp://www.seattleiteimagery.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-61788628779910765632010-03-18T10:16:10.143-07:002010-03-18T10:16:10.143-07:00I just tried my first Tim Tam at an international ...I just tried my first Tim Tam at an international potluck party two weeks ago...looks like we're Tim Taming it up, girl! And you've got it right...the Tim Tam moonlights as a straw and it is AMAZING! I'm so glad you're having such great experiences and fun moments down under. You are so darling and I love the glimpses you share.Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892835193898321417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-84850977121772976802010-03-17T13:40:36.180-07:002010-03-17T13:40:36.180-07:00For a long time I wanted to live in London, but th...For a long time I wanted to live in London, but then thought better of living in a damp, dreary climate and set my sights on Sydney. The name of this new plan: London 2.0 because everyone I know that's been to both said that Sydney is just as you described it- London by the sea. Fast forward to me living in Seattle and now NY and no plans of moving Down Under, but hey, maybe one day- your post really made me want to visit! I've also always wanted to visit NZ- sounds so wonderful. Really enjoying the regular blog posts lady!Jocy Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822217366886396258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-45084834518104833802010-03-16T19:09:07.904-07:002010-03-16T19:09:07.904-07:00Hi Koala, :) we didn't end up doing any of tho...Hi Koala, :) we didn't end up doing any of those in the end. Not because they didn't sound appealing, just because we didn't have enough time. Plus, we were trying to keep it cheap and I equated the cost of zoo entry to the price of 5 flat whites - and the flat whites won! It's always good to have things to go back for though...alishahttp://www.seattleiteimagery.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-50869117680382018712010-03-16T15:42:27.441-07:002010-03-16T15:42:27.441-07:00Glad you guys had fun in Sydney. can't believe...Glad you guys had fun in Sydney. can't believe I forgot to mention the Tim Tams! Yummy.<br /><br />Did you go to Pancakes on the Rocks or Taronga Zoo or Blue Mountains in the end?LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09320817252612530093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-64436911235447955052010-03-16T14:07:26.314-07:002010-03-16T14:07:26.314-07:00Amy, I think I am a beach girl at heart, which is ...Amy, I think I am a beach girl at heart, which is strange for a land loving, alabaster skinned bookworm. :)<br /><br />Sarah, glad you saw the X factor about NZ too. I've also heard Melbourne is fab so indeed maybe next time. <br /><br />And thanks for the verification about the Tim Tams. For that I can bring you guys back some!!alishahttp://www.seattleiteimagery.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-3850985798109262922010-03-16T13:05:16.895-07:002010-03-16T13:05:16.895-07:00The Tim Tam legend is true. The one and only time ...The Tim Tam legend is true. The one and only time I've had them is with a friend from Sydney who had me drink my coffee through them. I've craved them ever since.Fooshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370779621425192581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-16077656142620590042010-03-16T12:04:25.745-07:002010-03-16T12:04:25.745-07:00Hey girl! Funny you should say that coz I loved Au...Hey girl! Funny you should say that coz I loved Australia but there was just somthing very special about NZ!!! I only got as far as Sydney and the Blue Mountains and everyone raved about Melbourne so maybe next time...but I'd need 3 weeks holidays then! Glad you had fun and as always loving living vicariously through you! Btw what is that camera? Those shots are so vivid!!! Keep smiling sweetie! Sarah.xSarah Stapletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4257969989280357147.post-60536831997297543172010-03-16T09:50:56.597-07:002010-03-16T09:50:56.597-07:00I've got a friend who spent lots of time in Sy...I've got a friend who spent lots of time in Sydney, and that's exactly how she described it, "London by the sea." <br /><br />Sounds like you are turning into quite the little beach girl... Hmm...amyreneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427449884905380354noreply@blogger.com