Hello from a very relaxed, bathed, less spotty Sherry. Thankfully the spots seem to be on the retreat and hopefully I won't be left looking too scabby for Christmas Day. I have managed to catch upon my laundry, sleep, reading and now my e mailing with any luck. On Friday I agreed to work to help out a friend of Richard's, who was in dire straits due to the festive season. Tanya, the friend, picked me up at 0915 for the drive to a shopping centre in Bondi,...

Finally, I have made it from coast to coast (I sound like Michael Palin) and I am now resident in Sydney. Yesterday I flew here from Alice and landed at about 1700 local time after a 3 hour flight. I did as the doctor advised and covered up all the spots - except the one on the end of my nose. Richard met me at the airport and he drove back the 20 minutes to his house. The house Richard shares with Bryan and 2 dogs is a lovely federation style bungalow, w...