Monica and i journeyed up the blue mountains and have done many exciting things. We learnt how to throw a boomberang, we cuddled a koala (hence picture) - they are actually a lot cuter than you would think- we fed kangaroos, went up the steepest railway train in the world, went to an amazing sweet shop and visited the olympic stadium. We heard aboriginal stories about the three sisters and learnt why the blue mountains are blue; the euclyptus trees secrete an oil...

hello. Monica and i have arrived bedragled and tired, but at least now we are here (after hours and hours!) We are in a hostel right at the centre and have been out for chinese, very nice!! Its raining and i think that will carry on for sometime. However, sydney has the most extraordinary skyline its a weird mix of britain and usa with incredible height, even the trains are double decker! We arn't sure what were going to do next though as we thought the weather w...