Hi.

I have had an action packed few days. Cairns was a great place to start my tour and the saltwater crocodiles were cool as well as the Koalas ar Magnetic Island. The sailing at the Whitsunday's were awesome. It was really beautiful and the sand was made of silica (fine quartz).

It has been a great start to my adventure in Australia. However, I mmiss New Zealand and prefer it. I have just received some excellent news. I have got in to Kingston University to do Geology ( with Science Foundation Year) and my place has been confirmed by UCAS. I can't wait to start.

Kiwi Paul