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Thank both you and Possum. A taxi sounds very easy. And appreciate the advice on tipping. It's so ingrained on us in the US. It will take some getting used to but a nice getting used to. Thanks much and so looking forward to visiting your beautiful country! Kathy

Hi all!, This is a really late ask. I'm leaving from the US in about 2 days to Sydney. I'm leaving out of LAX and I have another friend leaving behind me later the next day from Dallas. We are both staying in your beautiful country for almost 3 1/2 weeks which equates to a sizeable amount of luggage. We are ladies of a certain age who are not able to lug...slug...drag...our luggage or we will be falling all over them and that would be the end of our vacation most likely. I'm not opposed to taking Uber or such if you all think it's safe for a later 60 something. My friend is in her early 80's. The hotel does offer a shuttle which they post online is AUD 132. I know that I and my friend can't manage your subway system and the bus systems with our luggage. Way beyond our physical abilities at this time. I'm thinking to get my friend the hotel shuttle. But if there is an easier route such as a car hire/limo service that would be easier for her, then I would happily arrange it for her. What do you all think is easier? I have much arthritis which is why it would be hard to drag my luggage a long distance. Is Uber easy? Should I get the hotel shuttle? Or hire a driver? Looking forward to your suggestions. Many thanks!! Kathy

Thank you for the link to "What's On" and your other. I'll give them a good look. Really appreciate your help. Thanks so much! Kathy

Thank you Leigh, I have read up on all the threads that have mentioned Melbourne. The Penguin Parade Tour did catch my eye. From one post, it sounded like an all day trip with leaving in the morning and with the cruise line, they say they will arrive at 8am, but will they really? I'm smiling at this. I guess maybe it was the tour company that had the all day tour listed. Good to know that we could start in the afternoon. Thank you for the link. My friend is a great lover of coffee. She will be happy to enjoy many great good cups of HOT coffee. Must be HOT for her. Me? I like to be able to drink mine...Haha. Thank you for your help. You are always available with such valuable info. Best, Kathy

Hi all, First time visitor to Australia. So excited for this bucket list visit Some pertinent info, I'm a healthy and energetic 67 YO lady who is traveling with a friend who completely surprised me when I found out her age, she is 81 YO. I thought her to be maybe mid 70's at the oldest. She is young at heart and very spry. No mobility issues although I admit I walk slower when with her and don't rush. I would have concerns if a road was very rocky. What are the not to be missed places to visit? I can plan ahead. We are going to be in Sydney from Nov 5th for 5 days, so I signed up for the Sydney Opera House newsletter...to get first notice of what performances will be there, in order to get tickets. Is there something similar in Melbourne I need to sign up for? For some reason I can't wrap my head around this city. We both love food, theatre, anything informative about the new place we are visiting. I love animals of all kinds but worry about all the walking required for my friend if we went to a zoo. Maybe what I'm thinking is, I get my zoo fix in Sydney and we decide to each have a different excursion day apart. We have more time in Sydney to be flexible. Trying to give you all a bit of knowledge about us as people. We don't have to be super budget conscious. This is a bucket list vacation for us both and we are unlikely to return. With all of this said, suggestions & recommendations are most welcome! Kathy

Hi everyone, I'm a US solo traveler who has never been to Australia. I booked a trip for a Nov 8th trip leaving out of Sydney. Am I going to need insurance with a Covid rider on it? I also have a B2B cruise that will be leaving right on the backside and the promoter (who is an Australian company) had suggested an insurance provider, but it was extremely minimal without anything related to Covid. In fact, it expressly stated no Covid coverage. Can someone please explain what I should have? Thanks much! Kathy