>Caught the train to Bondi Jnc. this morning ($4 return). Spent half an hour or so walking around the Westfield shopping centre doing a little window shopping as most things were a little beyond what my budget would allow until I find gainful employment. When temptation became too much to bare any more I caught the 378 bus ($1.70 1-way) to Bondi beach for an hour or two of cloud bathing with the odd spell of sun. Not the best beach day in many respects, but thankfully the weather was not as hot as yesterday (it was so hot the aircon in the dorm needed resetting as it had a turn and the fridge in the communcal kitchen keeled over requiring maintenance). Why everyone raves about Bondi is beyond me. I found the place unimpressive. Perhaps because the sun was not out in full force making the beach unpopular (at least we had choice of where to place my towel).

After a light roasting here we headed off along the coastal walk to Coogee, a 2 hour walk apparently although we did it in that time with time to stop and swim in the salt water infinity pool at Bronte. From Bondi to Tamamara to Bronte to Coogee…either of these beaches today could have been a private hide-away with only few souls venturing out in the cloud filled skies to top up their tan, ride some waves or take a stroll. Upon reaching Coogee we caught the 318 bus ($2.90) back to Bondi Jnc. for the return train for Central, pulling in around 4pm. It was nice to get back to the hostel for a cool shower and chill out for a while.

Just been handed a ticket before I left for the internet cafe giving free entry to some club on Oxford street this evening. Think a few of us are going to head over and see what it’s like. If it’s rubbish then we leave and lose nothing. Booked a 3rd week at the hostel this evening too. Tomorrow I am going to start looking for a job in ernest and not just apply for one now and then.