I went up to Sydney for a day trip over the weekend to catch up with some friends.

I haven’t really been in Sydney much at all since I left for Indonesia in August 2008.  In my mind, Sydney had started to become associated with the grind that I felt before I left… the overworked.  Underpaid.  Doing stories over and over again without the state government doing anything. Big old grind.

But it was nice to go back.  After a reasonably lengthy break, so many places brought back these great memories of fun.  Of being young.  Of being silly.  Of great friends.  Of boozy nights.  Of growing up.

And a lot of my favorite places are still there.  I got a dosai at Maya in Surry Hills and a banh mie at Hong Ha in Mascot.  A couple of beers at the “Courty” as well.

Oh Sydney.  I just can’t stay mad at you.