So yesterday was my first down day of travelling and the first time I've cried since Rach met me in Melbourne. Picture me walking through the grey, rainy streets of Sydney looking rather like a drowned rat, no let's say a drowned Rudolph because of the nose, with no coat or umbrella, having only eaten a sandwich all day, trying hard not to cry. All it took was Rach to laugh at me when I walked into her office and I had a mini breakdown (you know me ever the drama...

I got the job!!! The one I wanted at the posh Italian down in Darling Harbour. I went for my trial on Friday, they told me then I got it and I worked Saturday night and Sunday lunchtime. Saturday was so busy, I forgot how tiring waitressing was!! But at least I have work now and money in my pocket in this very expensive city. I went on my date Friday evening :) It was great, we drank champagne and watched the sunset by Sydney Harbour. The city, the bridge and th...

HELLO ALL!!! Just wanted to say how much I love and miss you all. Your messages always make me smile and I am glad you are all still interested in my travels and haven't forgotten about me. I am still here loving life, lying on beaches and seeing the sights. I've been flat sitting with Rachel this weekend, having a bath, a comfy bed and a tv is great!! Off to stay with my Nanny's sister Kathleen tomorrow, a few home comforts and some good cooking will be appre...

Hello neglected people back home!! It's me again I haven't disappeared from your lifes but I have been roaming the wilderness for a few days. So I went on a date in Melbourne for Valentine's day with a lovely Aussie bloke. We went for dinner down by the river in the city and it was very romantic. Just a one off, he's a sweet bloke and we swapped numbers but, as is the traveller lifestyle, the next morning I packed up my bag and hit the road. It did restore my ...