And so the update frenzy begins...We have been very busy since leaving Sydney and are having an absolute ball sunning ourselves and seeing the sights of East Coast Oz.The first place on our journey was Port Macquarie, a very small, quiet place where we could get back into the more laid back lifestyle of travelling. It was very different from Sydney - apart from the rain! We didn't let that dampen our spirits however, instead we went to visit the only koala hospit...

After 3 months in Australia, we finally arrived in the fabled capital - Sydney. As soon as we were able we hot footed it onto a train to Circular Quay (where all the cool stuff is). As soon as you approach the station you are smacked with surprise as both the bridge and opera house suddenly burst forth into your eyeline, so near and in the same view. We were giddy to go and walk about and among them. We felt like we had won the gameshow. These were things that p...