Headed back to the Kings Cross Backpackers Auto Market - this time I'm going to stay. Made it down to the market all right, but then backing into a spot took out one of the garage's light fixtures (the auto market is on one of the lowest floors). Found a different spot, then went up to the office to sign in and pay. After finishing the paperwork I went back down to the car - only to find the market manager insisting that I pay for the light. He was only asking for A$20 (US$ 12), but I was feeling put out and I argued that the sign at the front of the garage said 2.2m clearance so it wasn't my fault. I didn't actually remember seeing such a sign, but I've learned the hard way that my car is 2.1m tall and that most garages are 2 or 2.1m so I always automatically check - so it seemed likely. He finally gave in - later I checked and the sign clearly say 2m - oops.
There are tons of cars for sale and no one looking to buy, so I left my car and caught a taxi to Egyptian Consulate. I can get a visa at the airport, but since I'm going to be in and out of Egypt a couple times, and the last time I'll be there more than 30 days I thought I'd get a multi-entry visa and avoid the hassle of having to deal with getting it at the border. Filled out the paperwork and left my passport then headed back to the car market.
Hung out a couple more hours and talked to some of the other sellers but still no interest from possible buyers. I went to meet Sof at her place for lunch - I was a few minutes early and she wasn't there yet, so I went into the Windsor Castle Hotel next door for a well needed beer. She showed up a few minutes later and had no problem guessing where I was. We headed into Bondi to have a fantastic long lunch. She had a job to run north of the city and since going back to the market just didn't appeal to me I drove along with her. She made some calls for me and I ended up with an an appointment to consult with a doctor regarding my immunization record (yellow card). Finally got back to the market in early evening - still no one around. Hung out another hour then gave up for the day.
Back at the house I got a call inviting me to Dean's for dinner and Monday night TV. Decided not to drive, so caught another taxi to Paddington. The guy who looked at my car at the Flemmington Market called, but he only offered A$ 2,000...
