After a few dodgy days in the horrible Arts factory Hostel we decided to move to Backpackers Village in the centre of Byron Bay. It was a really nice hostel with a chalet like feel to it. At long last the sun had started to shine so we actually managed to get out of the hostel and do some exploring. Visted the beautiful beach and went to the top of a lookout. Some of the boys we met saw some whales out at sea but we didn't see anything the day we went. Fi, ...

Just a quick message to say I have finally uploaded some photos. There are only five at the moment cause they take so long to update. I will try and out some more on tomorrow. rachel xxxx

Since my last update we have now left Sydney and moved on to Byron Bay, with a stop off at Vicky's cousins house in Newcastle. In the last few days in Sydney we headed to Palm Beach where home and away is filmed, it was so beautiful and they even have the surf club. The day after we headed to the Blue Mountains and decided to go it alone instead of on a guided trip however being the typical femles out in the wilderness we took the wrong path, and found ou...

So since my last update which was from a really Jet Lagged Rachel, I have been exploring the sites of Sydney. Yesterday we went to see the sites at the harbour including the bridge and opera house. It was so surreal to actually stand right next to the Opera House after seeing so many pictures of it. I have some really nice photo's but can't upload them at the moment, so you will all have to wait a little longer. After walking round the oldest part of Sy...

Hey Hey Hey I have arrived safetly after the 21 hour flight which was actually a bit of a killer. Feeling extremely Jet Lagged but apart from that everything is really good. Met up with the girls at the airport literally just after my flight arrived and it was lovely to see them after the long journey by myself. Suddenly dawned on me that I will be doing this by myself in a few months. Having being able to be booked into the hostel (Rebecca it isn\...