well we've started our trip up the coast - first place a small city called newcastle. pretty much just spent our time here chillin out on the beach soakin up the sun - its a hard life! however we did try out the surfing, hired a board for a few hours and hit the beach to catch a few waves (check out a few of the photos). wish we could show you those 8ft rip curls we were riding but the camera battery died on us! ;) the hostel was really good, first night we ...

well haven't updated for a few days so have lots to tell you about. you may have already checked out some of the photos. the bridge climb last friday was brilliant, both me and hayley pooing it as we took our first steps onto the bridge through the clear steps but soon settled and made it to the top for the amazing view. saturday we booked a trip to the blue mountains - again beautiful and scary when overlooking 300ft drops with no rails. 'john the ran...

wow...sydney is just amazing! second day here we ventured up to and explored circular quay to see the opera house and sydney bridge. really taken back by the sight and the blue sky backdrop made it just perfect. think it hit us then that we are actually here and a long way from home. discovered how easy it is to pass a day simply just wondering around and taking it all in. went out last night to the local bar and entered into a pool comp...hayley won t...

arrived safely into oz this morning, took an overnight flight and didn't get much sleep so caught up when we arrived at the hostel (thanks john - good recommendation). spent the evening wondering around nearby the hostel and even went to do our first shop at coles supermarket. who said we weren't backpackers...bangers and mash for dinner (*note all cooked in the hostel kitchen!) heading down to scubar shortly for a drink and excited about exploring the sydne...