Halloween in Sydney

On Halloween, Gus told us that some of his classmates said they were going trick-or-treating. After supper, we went to check it out. On our street, we found a condo complex where there was a group of kids dressed up and knocking on doors. So we ran home, Gus threw on his costume and we went back out. Although the tradition of trick-or-treating is slowly catching on in Sydney, they still haven't figured out the system of putting out a jack-o-lantern to signal if you're giving out candies. Luckily, the next block over, we caught up with a few kids who were ahead of us and who were bravely knocking on every door and would then point out to us which house was giving out candies (not that many!). If you look at the little pile Gus collected, you'll notice a couple of chocolate santas!! This poor man probably searched through his cupboards for something to give Gus, and came up with some Christmas candy from last year. One woman gave him some unwrapped gummi worms she pulled out of her purse (what??).

The next day, we went to a kids' Halloween party given by the American Society (an expat association). Gus picked up more candy, did some arts and crafts and played a few games. Below is a picture of him eating a cookie he decorated at one of the tables.



Today is 'Try Sailing Day' in New South Wales. So we went out to Rushcutter's Bay and did a little sail of the harbour. Vic said Nicole and Keith have a house nearby but we didn't spot them out today. It was a little cloudy and not too hot. The sailboat was a Clansman, a 30-footer (that info is for you Dad!). Ross and Chris, the men who took us out, said the weather and wind were perfect for sailing. We got some great views of the opera house and the harbour bridge and Vic and Gus enjoyed playing crew on the boat. Success!