Thankfully the rain had stopped today and we had more of an exciting day than yesterday!! We had a busy day exploring Sydney and visited the Botanic Gardens, the Opera House, saw the Sydney Harbour Bridge, went to Darling Harbour and then at night to the Sydney AMP Tower! Our hostel is called The Original Backpackers and is in Kings Cross. I was quite surprised to discover how close to the City we were - we walked down to the Botanic Gardens in about 10 minu...

Hello!!! Just a quick note to let you all know that I have arrived safely down under - and fortunately I haven't fallen off nor is my hair standing up on end!!! Flights were fine - started off on an earlier flight from Glasgow but then ended up delayed for 2 and a half hours sitting on board at London! Went in much faster than I expected and was well fed and watered all the way!! Has been absolutely pouring down since I arrived here in Sydney, which is not ...