In Sydney Nikki told me Canberra can get pretty windy, I made sure I always carry my jumper with me, but now I realise she probably didn't mean weather windy but lots of broken promises windy! I visited the old and new parliament buildings today, as well as some art galleries. I was amazed by the old parliament building as they've turned it into a national museum for democracy and they've intricately preserved everything and have given those who visit a real ...

The last two weeks have been fab & I've seen some amazing things - the Australian open quarter finals, a back stage tour of the Sydney opera house and some choice sights on the bus from Adelaide city centre to Hallett Cove - wow, the 73 to stoke newington has nothing on that bus journey! I've also been lucky enough to catch up with some friends - Eleisha, Ffion and Lisa in Melbourne, The Todds in Adelaide and Gill and Nikki in Sydney. It was amazing to catch...