Thursday 23 November 2006 - Job and Flat Hunting Sarah & Paul off to work leaving us to get acquainted with Dennis & Milo - soon we were the best of buddies! Off to explore Chatswood - Ellie to sign up with job agencies, Rita to shop as she was all ready to start work on the Monday with Sarah at CHEP. Then off to Coogee to look at a flat - very nice, pool in garden but too far from work really, enjoyed a beer with them anyway! Dropped in on Emma and Miche...

Wednesday 22 November 2006 - Sydney Arrived in Sydney at 8.30am very tired and cranky after a sleepless night on a coach! Blastered backpacks were so heavy and it was scorching already so happy to dump them and explore the busy city for the morning! Walked the length of George Street finally arriving at Circular Quay but was worth it to see the spectacular view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We were in Sydney! Time to get our backpacks and find ...

Tuesday 21 November 2006 - Melbourne to Sydney Managed to get ourselves to the City but couldn't really manage to do much while we were there due to our hung-over state! Spent the day on the internet before saying our goodbyes to Jade and Melbourne! 12.5 hour overnight trip to Sydney! Much needed but couldn't sleep!!

Monday 20 November 2006 - Melbourne & Neighbours Night Tram ride around the city then off at Federation Square to see some sights. Rita appreciated the Art while Ellie went to take some pics of The Melbourne Cricket Ground, the river, the Chinese Theatre and the Art Centre. Spent the afternoon walking around the shops and found the Turf Bar - official headquarters for The Barmy Army apparently! Although nothing really there to show it was, but Ellie was assu...

Sunday 19 November 2006 - Day out with Jade & Shane Got to Diamond Creek where we were met by Shane. Quick tour around their house before heading out to Healesville Sanctuary where we saw only Australian animals. Got to see Emus, Koalas, Echidna, Kangaroos, Gang Gang Cockatoos, Goannas, Blue-tongue Lizards, Rock Wallabies, Platypus, Dingoes, Tasmanian Devil and Wombats. Picnic lunch was followed by a birds of prey show. Zoo done, off to the Yarra Valley, t...