Most blogs start at the destination I would guess, but since I need to try this out and have plenty of time here at the airport this will be my first entry. It's pouring here in Vancouver, and cold, so I think heading to Oz is not a bad idea. According to the news we're going to a hot, windy, smoky country. We chose not to believe the smoky part. We'll let you know! The flight is full but we understand the people are friendly. Talk to you from Sydney.