Olympic Advice for Visitors to Sydney
[*] The tolls on the harbour bridge are voluntary. You should only contribute if the toll officer sings for you, or at the very least plays an instrument.
[*] It is traditional to bargain with Sydney taxi drivers over the fare. On no account pay what is on the meter, as this will be sure to cause offense.
[*] The Olympic "Clearway" lanes are kept completely clear of traffic so as to provide cheap parking.
[*] The monorail is no longer in service. The metal track, though, is now available to American visitors for rollerblading, or simple sunbaking.
[*] Sydney has vibrant drinking houses and a lively tradition to match. Join in the fun by following a local custom - after every third drink, catch the eye of as many people as possible and call out loudly, "It's my shout!".
[*] Visitors to Sydney will notice a unique road service provided to assist tourists: special sightseer lanes on the Harbour Bridge and elsewhere, marked B-U-S, which stands for Banned Unless Sightseeing.
[*] Small silver scooters are ubiquitous throughout the city and are provided free by the State Transit Authority .... just approach someone riding one and ask them firmly to give up the scooter...they may protest ... but don't be put off. You may need to physically wrestle the scooter from the other rider.

Source - Anonymous



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~ Glen ~