| Issue 6, April 2009 We hope you’ve all had a fantastic Easter break. In this edition we’ve got loads of FREE GIVEAWAYS. FREE BEER as prizes for the Sydney house naming competition and FREE BEER to the first person that refers a friend to stay at the house using their referral cards. We thought this would get your interest! For further details on how to WIN read on… For the soccer enthusiasts, we’ve included the details of the next three Socceroos qualifying matches and as usual lots of ideas for things to do and see in Sydney and Cairns. A big mention must go to the Sydney Royal Easter Show that is currently on at Homebush until April 22. Read about the top 10 foods to make you slim and cook up a storm in the house kitchen with our delicious seafood marinara recipe. It really is DEAD easy! That’s it from us – Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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This week we welcome the following “Newbies” into our Sleeping community.
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Deals at The Heritage, Cairns
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WIN BEER – HOW? If you’re an original thinker or a bit creative, drop us an email with your ideas for the 3 new houses that will hold up to 27 people in Ultimo, Sydney. The most original ideas will win cases of beer. Just so you know as a starting point, the current Sydney house names are quite conservative – Loft, Campus and Basement. We’re sure you can improve on these for the new houses opening in May sometime. We look forward to receiving your entries so we have some cool names on opening. Help us with your ideas by emailing us today to E: daloope@sleepingwiththeenemy.com Back to top |
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The Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a world class event unique to Australian culture. Around 900,000 visitors attend each year making it one of the largest events of its kind in the world. |
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Visit the village of Kuranda The picturesque mountain retreat of Kuranda Village is just 25km northwest of Cairns, and is surrounded by World Heritage Rainforest. Visitors can travel to Kuranda on Kuranda’s Historic Scenic Railway or by car or bus, via the spectacular Kuranda Range Road or over the rainforest on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Local Walks Around Cairns Crystal Cascades to Lake Morris This rough track that climbs from Crystal Cascades to Lake Morris starts just before the second picnic shelter. It is a steep climb for fit walkers and takes about an hour to get to Lake Morris. The track weaves through dense rainforest and is marked with flagging tape. It passes through open eucalypt forest then enters a complex vine forest after a short downhill section. There is a locked gate across the end of the road. Turn right and follow the main road to the second gate of the water reserve. From here it is only a short distance to the kiosk where you can get a meal and rehydrate for the walk back. Lake Morris Road Although this is not a walking track as such, it is a road leading to the city’s water supply. The experience of the 16km road to Lake Morris has one of the most spectacular views of Cairns. Visitors wanting to walk or run should be aware that the road is used by cars and is quite narrow. Locals can be seen cycling the 16km route though most will walk to the look-out which is only about 5 km from the start of Lake Morris Road. Also known as Copperlode Dam the reservoir is breathtakingly beautiful. Swimming, fishing and water sports are not allowed. However, there is a kiosk, picnic and barbecue area. This is one of the most beautiful, best kept secrets in the Cairns area. How to get there The lake is 25km inland from the city. Take Reservoir Road and look for the signposted turnoff to Lake Morris. The road is narrow, winding and without guardrails so if driving, watch out for cyclists, runners and wildlife on sharp corners. The site is open from 8 am to 6pm daily. You can get more information by phoning (07) 4055-7414. Back to top |
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The Leichhardt Organic Food and Farmer’s Market The Leichhardt Organic Food and Farmers' Market is held each Saturday from 8am until 1pm in the grounds of the Orange Grove Public School, on the corner of Perry Street and Balmain Road. Clifton Gardens and Chowder Bay If you have snorkeling gear then definitely bring it along, as the netting which keeps the sharkies out plays host to a wonderful array of fish and even sea horses. The view at night with the lights across the water is quite spectacular, and night snorkelling/diving also provides the most rewards. The fishing off the wharf is obviously also better at night. If you have the stamina, a late afternoon stroll is recommended, then a swim, followed by a picnic to see the sun away and enjoy the lights, then some night diving (make sure you know what you are doing etc) or some fishing. Remember if you do go fishing you'll need a licence ($6) which can be purchased online. See the 131500 website for your best public transport options. Location MAP: click here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Surry Hills Festival There will be loads of live entertainment and djs, market stalls, delicious international food, rides, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations by acclaimed local chefs, the famous Surry Hills Dog Show, WHEELZone for cycling enthusiasts, and so much more ..." You can download the program here. http://www.shnc.org/festival/downloads/SHF09_Program.pdf It all starts around 9am and will go through until around 6pm. Live music is a big part of the festival with bands playing over 5 stages. The stalls will feature "an array of local designers, vintage fashion, hand crafted artwork, eco and fair trade products as well as delicious foods from around the globe". As you may have guessed Surry Hills is one of biggest and best local festivals on the Sydney calendar. Not one to miss if you are a festival fan. Either walk or take public transport. Check the 131500 website for your best route. Central Station is only about 500 metres from the Prince Alfred Park. Entry to the festival is free. Back to top |
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| Check out these hot jobs…now might be a good time for a change! For further details on the jobs listed below log onto www.seek.com and search by LOCATION. CAIRNS
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Socceroos World Cup Qualifying Matches
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Ten Foods that help you lose weight These 10 foods pack a nutritious punch with vitamins and minerals, which can help kick your weight loss into gear and fuel your body with the good stuff. Blueberries Loaded with anti-oxidants, phyto flavonoids and vitamin C, berries may help lower your risk of heart disease, cancer and act as an anti-inflammatory. Studies have also shown that blueberries may help with short-term memory loss associated with brain-ageing. The darker the colour, the more anti-oxidants. Best of all, you can enjoy berries all year round as frozen are just as good as fresh. Extra-lean beef A common nutrient deficiency in women is iron. Enjoying extra-lean beef in your diet is a guaranteed iron injection, without excess saturated fat. Iron helps make up haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrier in the blood. Without enough iron, you can suffer from fatigue, poor concentration and even increase your body's susceptibility to colds and infections. Fresh herbs Of the 50 foods highest in anti-oxidants, 13 are fresh herbs and spices. One study at the University of Oslo in Norway found oregano had 42 times more anti-oxidants than apples. One tablespoon of fresh oregano has the same free-radical fighting power as one medium-sized apple. Legumes Legumes, including chickpeas, kidney beans and black beans are low-GI foods which help regulate blood sugar and appetite. Black beans are particularly rich in fibre and nutrients, plus they're almost fat-free. Legumes can aid weight loss as they fill you up on fewer kilojoules and POINTS values than many meat sources of protein. Oats Not only packed with fibre, oats are brimming with protein, good fats and vitamins and minerals. They've been known to help ease the harmful effects of "bad" cholesterol and reduce blood pressure. Buy natural rolled oats (leave the sugar-loaded sachets on the shelf) and cook them in the microwave with skim milk, topped with banana and a drizzle of honey for a super-nutritious breakfast. Oranges Most famously know for their vitamin C, oranges also contain many phytochemicals thought to lower the risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions in women. Oranges also contain potassium, good for water balance between cells and assisting with high blood pressure. Raw nuts Each nut contains its own unique profile of phytochemicals, types of fatty acids, and amounts of fibre. Most nuts contain monounsaturated fat, which may help lower "bad" cholesterol. Remember to watch your portions as it's easy to eat too many. Spinach Popeye wasn't right about the iron content of spinach, as the form of iron in spinach is not as absorbable as animal sources. However, he was getting a great daily dose of B vitamin folate. Spinach is one of nature's best sources of folate, which helps prevent birth defects and may lower the risk of heart disease, dementia and even colon cancer. Tomatoes Tomatoes are well known for their high amounts of lycopene, which is considered a potential agent for prevention of some types of cancer. But this tasty fruit also packs other anti-oxidants, too, including betacarotene, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Tomatoes are truly one of nature's superfoods! Yoghurt Our digestive system needs a healthy amount of "good" bacteria in the digestive tract. One way we can assist good bacteria is by boosting probiotic intake. Look for low-fat yoghurt with active cultures such as acidophilus, but keep an eye on the sugar content. Yoghurt is also rich in protein, making it a filling snack. Brought to you by Weight Watchers Australia. Back to top |
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Seafood Marinara
Method Combine butter, onion and garlic in large shallow dish, cover and simmer for a few minutes. Add undrained crushed tomatoes, wine, water and tomato paste and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes. Stir in blended cornflour and extra water, and cook for about 1 minute or until mixture boils and thickens. Add seafood marinara mix to hot tomato sauce and cook for about 3 minutes or until seafood is just tender; stir several times during cooking. Add chopped herbs and serve with a hot pasta (spaghetti or fettincini is great). Serves 4 Back to top |
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 SPECIAL APRIL PROMO To ramp up the program in Cairns we are offering guests a great drinking opportunity. If you have already joined the referral program, NOW is the time to spread the word. Why? The first person to bring in a new guest that book to stay with us will receive the choice of a FREE case of beer or bottles of wine plus they will also receive their entitled commission payment. Spread the word and recommend us to your friends. WIN BEER plus Extra CASH! There’s very little effort required. It’s a no-brainer really! If you’ve forgotten, here’s how the program works? Tell your friends and colleagues about our houses in Cairns. If they decide to stay with us you get a commission payment for recommending them to us. For example: Recommend our Cairns house to someone and they stay for a month you will receive a $25 commission. For a 2 month booking – an extra $15 commission is paid and a 3 month booking – a further $20 commission is paid to you. How do I join the program? All you need to do is register your interest with David in Cairns and he’ll sort it out. You’ll be given referral cards and then its over to you to refer to friends. It’s important for you to tell people that they need to bring in the card at the time for booking for them to get the cheaper weekly rate and for you to get your commission. This is how simple the program is - you get a reward for telling others about our houses in Cairns. JOIN UP TODAY! Speak to David for further details. Back to top |
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