Having had a terrible nights sleep courtesy of the old man on the top of my bunk bed (unfortunately, he did not choke to death during the night, despite sounding like he was going to...), we checked out of the hostel. Despite it looking like it was going to rain, and the forecast saying that it was indeed going to rain, we decided to leave our lovely big umbrella at the hostel with our bags. It rained. But before we got wet, we had grabbed a very tasty coffee fro...

Got up reasonably early (like 10??) in Christys place. Rushed out to buy coffee (mandatory these days) and flowers for Christy as a thank you for having us over. The break from the hostel was much appreciated - private space and all that. We were picked up by Chris at 11 sharp - according to Christy, he's never late - and today he did not disappoint. We then started our grand tour of Sydney in his Suzuki Vitarra. As he's self employed, he had given himsel...

Stayed the night at Christys. Good sleep! Then scared the cat under the bed as people viewed the flat. Then off to a really nice coffee place - whose name I've already forgotten - then lunch with Christys dad, Chris... And Sarah, my other cousin. Tapas was had, alongside lots of photos. Then Chris drove us to several beaches, again names currently escape me. He showed us his dingys and the fish he fishes. We returned to Christys car, just before it rained, ve...

RainingBrunch. Eggs Benedictine and full English! Walked down to the Rocks. Got data on iPad, Terrible customer service! Visited The harbour but it was cloudy and windy. At least it stopped raining now. Stole an umbrella on a park bench and fixed our Three data. "This is better now. It's not raining, its not hot, and we have data. All is good with the world" al bal 13.31Had coffee and booked Cairns hostel. Woots. Then we wandered around the Rocks, before goin...

Arrive in Sydney this morning! Dodgy shuttle bus from the airport, which was so full the driver asked one chap to sit backwards on the space behind the gearstick. Safe. The shuttle dropped us at Central Station, and we checked in to our hostel; Wake Up Hostel. Instantly slightly regret our hostel choice - it's set up like a permanent freshers' week! After a quick shower to freshen up, we head out for a quick bite for lunch, then sort out bank account and ...