Batemans Bay Batemans Bay is a small fishing, beach and tourist town full of Aussie holiday makers and backpackers. We stayed in a luxurious (sarcastic) YHA caravan for two nights while we explored the place. Nice to chill out with just the two of us and feel like we're really doing the 'traveling thing' now. On the 8th Jan it was our 5 year anniversary (very soppy). Went for a shop (for Zoe), for pancakes (for Nick) and a walk to a quiet beach for a well dese...

Canberra After a sleepy Greyhound journey, we were picked up by Annie and Cive (Rob's Mum and Step-Dad), who took us straight to a couple of bars for some afternoon beers in the sun. Having had nothing to eat since 6am, Zoe was concerned that her speech was becoming slurred after the second glass of Pimms! Saw some great views over Canberra on the way to their palace in the suburbs. Spent the afternoon swimming in the 'Billabong' pool and lazing in the sun. ...

Sydney During the week we stayed in Sydney we managed to see most of the major sights. We spent New Years Day on Bondi Beach with all the fashionable locals. In the evening we wandered through Darling Harbour and had dinner in Chinatown. Next day Irene and Emily took us out of the city and up to the Blue Mountains. The reason they're known as the Blue Mountains is because the eucalyptus trees that cover the valleys here give off a mist that looks blue. The vie...

New Years Eve We were really looking forward to the prospect of celebrating New Year in Sydney and were not dissapointed. After going to Irene's friend's place for a few drinks and a fantastic view over the harbour, the young ones (Andrew, Emily, Jessica) took us down to the water front for a close-up view. We had to search a bit but eventually found a good position along with loads of other people. It was packed and a really good atmosphere. The fireworks at ...

Bonza Bike Tour Started the day with the 'Bonza Bike Tour', courtesy of Danni and Kirsten (Nick's sisters). Mandy and Justin, sure you're laughing at our active itinerary already! It was a great way to see Sydney and I think we covered most of it in the surprisingly long four hours the tour took. Not realising, we hadn't taken supplies and Nick had started to become a bit delerious with the lack of food by the end. Check out the pictues of us in geeky cycle he...