Around 11 am, I reluctantly rose to head to my car at Rushcutters Bay Park. Despite feeling tired, sending my postcards was a priority for the day. Three days ago, I had diligently written three letters, all set to be mailed, but the crucial post stamps were still in my car. Trudging from the hostel to King’s Cross, I continued downhill towards Rushcutters Bay Park where my car was parked on New Beach Road.
To my relief, my car was still there! At the back hatch of the car, I delved into my backpack in search of vitamin pills. Recognizing my recent lapse in healthy eating, I was determined to supplement my diet with some much-needed vitamins. I made a mental note to prioritize healthier food choices once I left Sydney.
Doing Absolutely Nothing in Sydney
The journey from Rushcutters Bay Park back to King’s Cross, covering approximately 3 kilometers, wasn’t too extensive, but the presence of a substantial hill made it challenging on an empty stomach. Opting for a practical solution, I decided to purchase a Subway at King’s Cross and enjoy it back at the hostel with a refreshing coke. Given that it was lunchtime, the timing worked out well.
Encountering Sharon once again in the kitchen, she inquired whether I had visited or planned to visit Coogee Beach today. She had told me about the cool walk yesterday. I shared my intention to likely go there tomorrow as I was currently feeling tired and inclined to do nothing today. Sharon expressed her interest in joining me, recalling her last visit amid heavy rain. Notably, the weather was much more favorable this time around.
During the afternoon, I indulged in watching the second part of Lord of the Rings. Although I attempted to work on some blog articles, my focus didn’t last long. Today turned out to be rather uneventful, but I felt weary from daily strolls through the CBD. Occasionally, it’s essential to carve out time for doing nothing. Providing your mind with a break from constant new impressions can be beneficial.
Dinner Time
In the evening, Daniel, Jeong, and I headed to King’s Cross to grab a budget-friendly pizza from Domino’s. Taking advantage of their 5-dollar deal, which is a steal considering pizzas typically cost around 15 dollars in Australia, we enjoyed our pizzas on the pavement at King’s Cross. I opted for the margarita, and it was quite satisfactory for me.
Subsequently, we strolled to the CBD for a frozen coke. During our walk, Daniel discovered a key with a phone number on it. He planned to contact the person later, and tomorrow he intended to send the key back to its rightful owner, a doctor.
After finishing up in the CBD, I decided to take the route back to the hostel via the horizontal escalator. This concealed pathway, revealed to me by Sharon yesterday, led us to the parking garage near our hostel. In the preceding days, we had been navigating to the CBD via a small hill, which proved to be draining compared to the subterranean walkway.
Jeong pointed out the entrance to us, and we were astounded by the enormity of this walkway—it resembled the escalators found in airports, but its length was truly impressive! I jokingly asked Jeong, ‘Why on earth didn’t you show us this earlier?’ To that, Jeong humorously replied, ‘I don’t know,’ with a laugh.
Returning to the hostel, I indulged in another movie before calling it a night, staying up late. It was genuinely a day of pure relaxation.
