So after Christmas it was time for me to take the plunge (literally) and head up to the Barrier Reef to embark on becoming at one with my fishy brothers. An early start saw me at Sydney airport boarding a Jetstar flight to Cairns. I literally had to be there 15 minutes before the flight and was possibly one of the most pleasurable airports moments I've had. The 3 hour flight wasn't too bad and I arrived in a sunny and humid Cairns. After finding a shuttle bus...

With a break for Christmas I thought it would only be right to see a bit of New South Wales. My first idea was to hire a car and see some of the state that way, but unfortunately I was thinking a bit too long and when I wanted to book a car there were none left. But not hampered in my first attempt I decided to book a tour instead, at least that meant I wouldn't have to drive and the tour I had decided on was a visit to the Hunter Valley where I would go to win...

So, with everyone back home moaning that I've not done anything and not updating my blog enough I decided to take the plunge and do the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb.Bridge Climb TrainingAt 18.25 it was my groups turn to be "shown the ropes". For the entire climb, which is actually quite an easy walk up and down stairs with a few ladders thrown in to keep things interesting, we were hooked to a line. We were put in clothing akin to something from Star T...

After 24 hours of travelling via Dubai and Bangkok I arrived at Sydney airport with trepidation that I would have a complete nightmare at immigration after watching Border Security (which they were filming when I came through). Much to my surpise I had no problems at all coming through, infact from setting foot off the plane I was out of the airport within 30 minutes thanks to my fast track ticket from business class (thanks Dad). Alicia was surprised to see me...