Dancing, Australian Healthcare, Dim Sum, and More Chocolate Mousse

Last night, we went to The Colombian in Darlinghurst.  The music was really fun, and we had a great time dancing to it!  The entire night cost me $2.80, and that was all because of the cab ride back.  I’m all for cheap nights out!  There was a creeper that we got kicked out, but also a squirrely guy who danced all noodle-like all night alone.  Sarah took one for the team and danced with him for a minute and it was hilarious!  We also talked with a young man from Turkey, and he had some interesting things to say.  Darlinghurst is the gay community in Sydney, so the bar was “gay-friendly” and had a completely different vibe than the couple of bars/clubs I’ve seen and been to.  I think a lot of it had to do with the music, because I knew most of the songs and they were upbeat and easy to dance to.  We didn’t stay out all too late, but later than I would’ve liked.  I can’t say I had a bad time, though!

This morning, we headed down to Kathe and Mary's room to meet one of Mary's friends who lives in Canberra.  We learned about her perspective of Australian healthcare as a patient.  She’s been in, around, and through the system a number of times, and it was great hearing what she thought of it.  And entire hospital stay could only cost a patient a few hundred dollars!  I can’t believe it!  She was pretty happy with the system, but knows that the waitlist can be a pain for people who need procedures, no pun intended.

Afterwards, the five of us headed to The Marigold for a dim sum lunch.  Sarah had assured us that it would be around $10pp, but it turned out to be $20pp.  We were astonished and pretty bothered that it was twice what we’d planned to spend.  The food was really good though – we had a green vegetable (not entirely sure what it was…), sticky rice in banana leaves, chicken curry pies, noodles, spinach and mushroom dumplings, a coconut and red bean pudding/jello and tea.  I was happy that we went, but would’ve much preferred a cheaper option.

Afterwards, Kate, Lianne, Sarah, and I went back to the Sydney Tower to meet up with Lianne’s cousin, who also happens to be in Sydney.  She was really sweet, and we had a good time sharing everything we’ve done so far in Sydney.  The bartender was really nice too!  He kmade drinks that weren’t yet on the menu, that are supposed to be added in two weeks!  Kate and I shared the chocolate mousse again, and it was just as fantastic this time around!