Sydney: It's just like Akron!

Yes, I am halfway 'round the world, in a city of international reknown, a glittering gem on the Tasman Sea, but really, Sydney is a lot like Akron, OH.

Yesterday -- after climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge to its magnificent summit on a perfect sunny, yet breezy and cool, spring day -- husband and I ducked into the Glenmore Hotel for a few beers. They have a roof deck, and as we gulped Toohey's New from plastic cups and watched t-bones being grilled to order on the rooftop BBQ, I was reminded of our favorite local rooftop joint, the Lime Spider, in Akron. Sure, I've never seen this in Akron:

But still.

After rooftop drinking, we headed in search of some type of Italian dinner. We found a tiny, packed, cheap place with a questionable house red, even more questionable "celebrity" photos on the wall (John Tesh), and cheesy pizza. All reminders of Akron's finest Italian restaurant, Luigi's. You can travel the world over, but it's really all the same. I find this most comforting.

In other news, as I blog this morning there are excellent things happening on the music video channel: an INXS rock block. Like, six INXS videos in a row! Including "Baby Don't Cry!" Which leads me to (sorry, Zanne): Jordis was eliminated this week on the INXS show. This is OK with me. My prediction for the final four: Marty is next, then J.D., then Suzie. MiG will win.

Off now to Taronga Zoo so hubby can see a kangaroo.