Hello!!! Well I am back on the road again and having a blast! I have missed travelling a lot after being in the same city for two weeks. Since I last wrote I had a fabulous sofa day at the place Rach is flatsitting for her manager. I was round hers and it got late so I stayed over and she let me spend the next day while she was at work laying on her sofa watching rubbish on cable tv and having some R&R, it was just what I needed after a week in the hostel. ...

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...

So I am currently being looked after and fussed over by my Nanny's sister Kathleen and her husband Paddy at their lovely house in the quiet suburb of Emu Heights near Penrith just an hour outside of Sydney. This week I have been living like a gyspy staying with Rachel or Kathleen and Paddys, wherever suits me. I spent Monday morning handing out C.Vs in Sydney and got another job trial at an Italian down in Darling harbour which would be ideal. I headed out here ...

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...