THE FIRST ANNUAL SYDNEY SALSA CONGRESS The Sydney Salsa Congress wrapped up last night, and I am DRAINED! 3 nights of incredible performances followed by dancing all night long, plus all-day workshops Saturday and Sunday, all broken up only by a little sleep, many showers, and some quick meals. While this event definitely factored into my planning for this trip, I didn't realize that this was the FIRST salsa congress ever held in Australia! (in 2004...

Hi everyone! I arrived in Sydney yesterday morning. After somehow managing to sleep for nearly 8 hours of the 15 hour flight, I actually felt rather refreshed! No personal entertainment center on the seat back, but the guy next to me returning home to Melbourne was rather entertaining, with stories of Australian rules football (crazy!) and Cricket (games last for days!). Chloe, who arrived from Taipei the day before, and her friend Chantelle, who live...