Here, I’d just like to warn fellow backpackers not to book this particular hostel (ChiliBlue Backpackers) if you’re ever passing through Sydney, after my experience on arriving at 9am to check-in, and then having abuse shouted at me by the greasy-haired man on reception for ‘turning up too early’, and for having the audacity to politely suggest that they update their online information about check-in times.
One small silver-lining of this horrible experience, was that I got to witness some actual, real-life, karmic retribution for his behaviour, because when he opened the hostel vending machine to get some change, two full-fat cans of Coca Cola fell out and exploded on the floor. I couldn’t stop myself from bursting out laughing and saying, “have fun cleaning that up” before walking out. Served him right.
Anyway, I went next-door to The Original Backpackers where I was immediately shown to a room, after a much warmer welcome.
The walk really did turn out to be something worth recommending as it gives you a great view of the Harbour Bridge as well as the Opera House.
I was feeling a bit nervous at this point because my boyfriend had no idea I was flying thousands of miles round the world to surprise him, but I was mainly just excited to see my friends and family for the first time in three months of travelling.
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