1st of all - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM xxxx We have not long arrived in Brisbane after a hot and sticky day at Oz zoo! Its great and well worth it - thanks for our xmas pressies!!!!! Lots to see and all of Australia's animals in one place! Took 3 hours drive from Hervey bay and it was all highway driving - you realise when you see the shops, houses and ranches what "proper Australia" is....! About an hour's drive again from the zoo and we were in Brisbane. Checked into a hotel by the airport as we fly to Sydney tomorrow. Cant believe we have 2 nights left in this fantastic country! Looking forward to coming home though - nice to have home comforts around you and we've really missed our babies....! See you all very very soon xxxxxxxxxxx