Hong, Chris, and their son welcomed us into their home, which we used as a quiet base for our day-time exploration of Sydney CBD and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Sydney was unusually cold when we arrived, but Hong made sure we stayed warm with lots of cosy blankets. We had a great stay and hope to see them again next time we are looking for a place to stay in the area.

A helpful hint for future travellers: we found it easier to drive the 4-5 minutes to the Hornsby station instead of walking to the closer Asquith station. Trains to Hornsby station are more frequent and, if you are lucky, you can catch a Express train. At least on weekdays, if you arrive at the Westfield Shopping Centre (just across from Hornsby station) before 9:30 am, you could park in the *roof-top* Park-and-Ride for only $7/day. Just make sure you find the right parking area, or it is $40!