Sydney is a vibrant happening place and I was really lucky with the weather most of the time which was an added bonus. Most people I've talked to appear to prefer Melbourne to Sydney but if I was made to choose then I think I would have to side with Sydney - I loved the harbour, the botanical gardens and the general city layout and architecture. On my first day I met up with Emma (who we met in Laos along with Annabel) and she and her lovely family and frie...

Spot X Surf Camp OK I deserve a medal - firstly for being brave enought to post photos of me in a wet suit on the internet and secondly for having a go at surfing! Despite the fact that it was a very cold day I decided that I still had to give it a go (harping back to my things to do before I die philosophy!). The first part of the lesson was spent in the classroom where we were basically told that you have to look cool at all times (I'm wearing a wetsuit for g...