Hi All, Just a quick note to say HAPPY NEW YEAR. We managed to see the fireworks without falling asleep, just! It was worth waiting for though, they were amazing, i have never seen foreworks like it, the photos don't really do it justice. They were so so so many people as well, you couldn't move! Everyone was in good spirits though and it was a good night. Plan of action for today is just to chill really, get our bearings and start to plan the next leg of t...

Hi All, we have arrived safely! Its 27C and sunny at 9.50am! Flights all went well, no delays, but its just a bloody long way. Last leg was on Lucky Lady which can't be a bad omen. Heading off now to do a bit of exploring before we can check in, map in hand and geography degrees under our belt. Then tonight we are off to observatory hill to watch the fireworks. First impressions very good, chatty taxi driver and plenty of backpackers around. Hope all is we...