After having a great time in Perth with Diane, Chris, Leon, Sophie and Diesel, we took an internal flight to Sydney to visit Vanda's relatives. Her cousin Julie picked us up from the airport and took us straight into the city to see the spectacular 'Vivid' - an annual festival where light shows are displayed on the city buildings. We watched a tall mushroom shaped 1970's office building transformed into a tree, with branches and leaves literally growing up the...

We arrived in Australia at midnight and it was great to be met by our friend Chris who took us to their lovely home in Duncraig - half hour north of the city of Perth. We enjoyed a nice cup of tea with Diane and Chris, whilst we said hello to the new addition to the family- Diesel the border collie cross husky, who's gorgeous. It was nice to enjoy some creature comforts and we soon felt at home. It's winter here, but not that you'd know. Its lovely and sunny dur...