For those who don’t know, Mackie is our sock cat, created with love in Hamburg, Germany by Jess from Gus and Ollie.

My husband and I are both Geelong Cats (AFL) supporters, and wanted a mascot…so Mackie got his name from one of our favourite players, number 4, Andrew Mackie!

He has done a few things since arriving to live with us, such as going to his first AFL game, visiting Skilled Skadium (the home of the Cats) and hanging out with Half Cat!

I decided it was time for him to see more of this big vast land he now calls home…and no, I don’t have any issue with tucking him into my bag and showing him the sights!

I guess I am really just a big kid at heart!

So one blue striped sock cat joined us on our trip to Sydney, and went on his first real flight…one that he wasn’t packed away in a mail bag…

Mackie-Sydney

Once we arrived and settled in, he supervised my husband’s practice…we were in Sydney for a brass band contest

Mackie-Sydney

He was a good navigator…

Mackie-Sydney

And he just hung out in my bag…

Mackie

He checked out the local sights…this was taken under the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

Mackie-Sydney

Joined us for tea at The Tea Cosy in the Rocks…

Mackie-Sydney

And brunch at The Fine Food Store..

Mackie-Sydney

He even went with us to Bondi for some sun and salt air…no swimming though…

Mackie-Sydney

And checked out the beach in Manly….

Mackie-Sydney

I think he liked the look of a seaside lifestyle…

Mackie-Sydney

But all too soon it was time for the flight home…

Mackie-Sydney

Mackie is now back settled in his usual spot, in a corner where he can watch everything going on…the Cats had a win yesterday so he is happy…although his namesake didn’t play due to injury.

I wonder what his next adventure will be?

Do you travel with a mascot or a lucky charm? Share in the comments below!