thanks for all the spelling tips from Claire and Jos mums, v helpful... would liek to remind u all that we are on a time limit and on holiday so do not want to be focusing on such petty things such as spelling! so there. we went to the zoo today, saw famous man, can't remember his name.... steve irwin, but only from a distance. got to stroke koalas, kangaroos and of course crocodiles! CRIKEY! very exciting. saw loads of other animals too, long hot day, v t...

Hey guys! We're here in Brisbane!! Arrived today and had a little wander around- Brisbane is great and buzzing. Luckily we have all weekend to spend here, so lots of things to do. We're planning to go to Steve Irwin's GIANT zoo on Sun and spend the day there wrestling crocs and poking poisonous snakes, you know, the usual auzzie stuff. Nightlife looks good, as does the shopping and beautiful botanic gardens- a little picnic may be on the cards tomorrow... ahh, su...