Sorry for lack of blog action over the last week or so. To tell you the truth it'll probably be a bit like this over the next few months as I am living in one place probably til February. It's a lovely place. Don't know what everyone knows but I live with my friends Kat and Amy in an apartment just back from the beach in Manly which is a short ferry ride from the centre of Sydney. It's such a beautiful boat ride too, as you go through the harbour and see the Ope...

Wow! Week 2. What a good one! Has been hectic, but I'll keep it short. Taken lots of photos, and maybe that'll help to explain what I've been doing. I have been out loads! Drinks, meals, sighseeing! Excellent. I went into the city on a beautiful day and saw the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House and of course went for drinks in Darling Harbour. I have visited Palm Beach which is where they film Home and Away, and unfortunately did not bump into the legend that i...

Well, I FINALLY arrived on the 3rd August. Wow! What a mammoth flight! I am only just starting to feel remotely human again. Sleep patterns are all over the place and now I truely know I have never properly had jet lag before! I made the journey from the airport to Manly in one piece and all on my own! I managed to find the flat that I am sharing with Kat and Amy, until Amy moves out when her visa expires next month. I am settling in nicely and am enjoying some ...

I'm ready for the off. Just waiting for Wednesday and the plane now! You can post messages and comments on the message board, so all of you had better keep your end of the bargain and write stuff on here too. It would be nice to hear what everyone is up to! Well nothing else to say, other than that I know I'm going to miss you all very much. Lots of love and hugs, Rachel xxxxxxx