🙈Travel with a Drunk Sock Monkey. On the Bar Fly Podcast Episode 2

🧦 The Story of Stan, the Drunk Sock Monkey

In 2013, my daughter gave me a sock monkey named Stan to keep me company when I travel — a sweet little gesture meant to make me feel safe on the road. What she didn’t realize was that Stan would become my drinking buddy and accidental travel mascot.

Since then, Stan has joined me on countless adventures, and, naturally, a few pub visits. Over time, he earned his full title: Stan the Drunk Sock Monkey.

🍺 Sydney Shenanigans

One memorable day, my husband and I were sitting at a cozy bar in Sydney, Australia, sipping beer and taking photos of Stan perched proudly on the counter. That’s when I spotted something unexpected: a clown on a unicycle rolling by outside the bar window.

A few minutes later, my husband noticed I’d vanished. The bartender glanced at him questioningly, but he simply shrugged and said,

“It’s normal for her.”

He wasn’t wrong.

🤡 The Clown, the Monkey & the Deal

I had chased down the clown — who turned out to be an anti-fracking activist. Between breaths, I asked if he’d take a picture with Stan. He agreed, but only if I listened to his views about anti-fracking.

So there I was: in Sydney, with a sock monkey in one hand, a pint in the other, and a clown passionately explaining environmental policy.

Stan got his photo. I got a great story. Everyone walked away happy.

🍻 Final Thoughts

Sometimes the best travel stories aren’t the ones you plan — they’re the ones that happen when you follow a sock monkey and a clown down the street.

On the Bar Fly Verdict:👉 Never underestimate where a drink, a monkey, and a little curiosity might lead you.

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