Disclaimer
Blogs are almost inherently dishonest as it is impossible for anyone to write the truth about himself without alteration or a situation without bias. So it is with a humble undertaking in which I attempt to write a objective , and unbiased recording of Carpe Diems Fanz trip. I’m sorry as I’ve I already lied to all of you I’m not humbled to write this, and of Course I wish to express my biases to an audience.
Prelude To Australia.
It was early in the morning when I immerged from sleep, the others in the room where already awake and preparing to leave New Zealand. I Groggily made my way down to the kitchen of our hostel (Black Sheep) where Kelsey and Karen were already there. One by one everyone made there way down waiting for our transportation to the airport, in comparatively high spirits with that accustomed normalcy that one acquires after now two months of “Backpacking”. The group would unanimously prise Air New Zealand, and with good reason as they’ve been awarded by the following.
· Best Air Style – 2011, Premium Economy Spaceseats – "Wallpaper Design Awards"
· Airline of the Year – 2010 Air Transport World Global Airline Awards
· Best Cabin Staff Australia/NZ Region – 2009 World Airline Awards, Skytrax
· Best Passenger Service Award – 2008 Air Transport World magazine awards
· Best Airline to the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand in December 2007 by Business Traveler Magazine in the United States
· Australasia's Leading Business Class Airline at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards 2007
· Best Pacific Airline – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 TTG Annual Travel Award
· Best Airline to the Pacific – 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001Travel Weekly Globe Awards
· Best Business Class Carrier, Best Check-in Staff, 1998 Executive Travel magazine awards
With Personal Entertainment systems for every passenger (with the latest music, Films, Audio books) , spacious seats, & Hearty Meals Air New Zealand can even make the most exhausting flight enjoyable. Carpe Diem Choice in Airlines is much appreciated by its Students.
Sydney, Australia
With Our Flight coming to an end, the Captain’s voice sounds over the speaker reminded us to keep our seat belts on while we descend on our next checkpoint of the Trip. Then a short bump and we land, and with out Passports in our hands we head towards the Terminal and into the City of Sydney.
Rated among the top 10 livable cities in the world, by the Economist, Sydney Has gained a reputation for Commerce, Arts, Fashion , Culture, Entertainment, Music, Education, And Tourism – (Wiki)
Considering such accolades (perhaps to a fault due to out limited time) It was a daunting task to plan our next 3 days.
Nonetheless When we arrived to X base Backers. We attempted to. More on this later.
As per usual when we arrive in a new city I make it my mission to explore it after A few hours I decided the city was altogether Pleasant. The Cafes were reminiscent of those where intellectuals discuss Modern contemporary fiction and Coffee Shop revolutionaries talks of politics. It can’t be denied of the Vibrancy that the City expels into the night. I’ve Noticed from Wellington that All X-Base has a Club/Bar Attached to the building, Sydney was no exception, the Name of this place is called The Scary Canary, which hosted Debauchery of the highest levels such as Michael Jackson impersonators, & Gold fish races.
Personally,( And when I say Personally you should just as well accepted what I say or, Don’t, its not important) I think X-Base Strengths lies in its knowledge of the community, I mean in the fact that when you enter the place you are soon greeted by the plethora of pantalets and sources of local city gems . The atmosphere itself is that of a gritty city.
Something about Scavenger Hunts
On The first Full day of our stay in Sydney, we were all To compete on a scavenger Hunt around the City.
We where paired by numbers of Two, however I was Put the inventible pair that is indeed a third Me, Dylan, and Kelsey. Together we Explored, Gardens, Pyramids, Museums, Opera Houses, And Cleverly found hidden and Obscure items. Now although Not part of my original plan for Sydney it was an clever way to fully explore city icons. It Ran from 10 A.M. Until 8 PM from which we all met in the Steps of the Famed and Grand Opera House where we discussed various events and Highlights of the Day, Began an
An Elusive Game Known as “Assassins” (More on that by the Next Writer)
And with that The groups again Parted ways. I made my way to Scary Cannery’s to Enjoy Dance, and Music .
Last Day
With our Final Full Day in the bustling metropolis, we where all Ready to see what the day may bring. A majority of the team headed of the Manly Beach. I decided to spend the day with Backpackers I met, (Kyri & Elane) The 3 of us formed and odd but natural companionships bond by mayhem, sarcasm, Boredom and Laziness. My time with them serves as a reinforced reason of why I love the Backpacker life in the first place. Despite me not being with the group today I feel confidant the fun was widespread that day.
Adelaide, Australia
Once again I woke up later than everyone else. I went to 7 Eleven to indulge on Slupees and, Meat Pies, and Beef Jerky. Then Brought my bags to the Shuttle and Drove to the airport, for
Act # 2
Adelaide, I must admit there is a special charm about this place reserved for a Dostoyevsky Novel, Areas with Cold drizzles, lonely cars, herds of people wandering, and small quaint buildings, Areas that resemble New Orleans, with loud music Signature Balcony’s on French style building young people trolling hunting for drinks. And A veiled sheet of misty depression and excitement, in which could accommodate any type of person, from the Loud-mouthed Eccentric to the Darkly Sarcastic Madman.
Or at least that’s my Impression of the Place, I may Be wrong. Again I lied Im Not wrong Im just saying that out of social norm and to have my writing seem more objective but how can it be!? After all I secretly have no need to be any such writer and my ego wants the objectivity it wants everyone to see my views agree and sympathize, to love or hate me. To notice me. I’m lying again I don’t give a fig, my knee hurts let it hurt even more let it be worse!
Excuse me I’ve Read to much Notes of the underground…..
– Kareem Youssef
