Spent two days in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, was such a contrast to Sydney. Really quiet and peaceful, with Christmas trees and Christmas decorations everywhere! They celebrate Yuletyde this month! I spent the first day walking and walking and walkng around the Blue Monutains, taking in sights like Echo Point, the Three Sisters and numerous look out points where the mountains looked amazing! I spent the second day by the log fire reading and trying to s...

Am currently in Sydney. So far am loving it. The weather is cold, bit like a British spring, but thats probably why i love it here! Have spent the last few days seeing all the usual tourist sights in Sydney. Have been the famous Opera House, and even went to see a show there on Tuesday night. Was really good, all about Politics, although disappointed by the ending where the conservative guy won over the liberal socialist! Have walked and ran over the Harbour...

Spent one day in Byron Bay on my way down the east coast. The journey was awful and saw some the the destruction caused by the bad weather of the last few days. But the next day in Byron was lovely and sunny, although a bit chilly! Could spot all the brits in their summer clothes and the guys sporting their bear white chests with beer in hand. Almost enough to make me miss a British summer! I spent the day chilling on the beach, people watching and watching all t...