It's been a busy few days here in Melbourne and I've got a lot to fill you in on - so folks, once again be prepared for another long posting (but as always, I'll try to be as short and sweet as possible...) FRIDAY - PENGUINS Ok this was the day I was waiting for - today I was going to see wild penguins for the very first time and how excited was I. Chris was driving me to Phillip Island to see the little beauties. Well we left fairly early but as they do...

One thing's for certain, I certainly don't feel like a backpacker at the moment. It's so nice to stay in a real home, have home cooked food and good company. I'm feeling really spoilt and it's great. Well I'm still in Melbourne and still staying with Chris & Bruce and they have been a couple of stars. On Tuesday Chris drove me into the city and we spent the whole day orientering the place for my benefit which included jumping on this great old tram for a ...

Hi everyone - well I've gone forward 3 hours in time and arrived in Melbourne. Chris picked me up from the airport and it was really great to see her again. I'm actually staying with Chris and Bruce and they have made me feel so very welcome and thrown plenty of wine down my throat already - it's going to be good here. They have a great home and it's really nice to stay at a home rather than a hostel and to be with old friends. I have my very own room wit...