Wilderness Grove Lovedale

In December we hired a Britz Campervan and travelled 2.5 hrs up to Cessnock from Sydney and stayed at Big 4 Holiday Park. We chose Big 4 because you get a 10% discount if you arrive in a Britz vehicle and also because most Big 4 Parks have wireless internet beamed straight into your campervan. It made sharing our holiday with our friends so easy. The Hunter is OK as a destination ...

... hike in Yengo national park on the Finchley Track, which has many sacred Aboriginal drawings and Mt. Yango (as it's spelt by the real natives) is to the NSW Aboriginal's what Uluru is to the Northern Territory guys. The drive in and out of the park was a bit rough to say the least - we even saw an accident on the way out -but hey rent a car. Went to two winery's after that (well we were obliged to surely, it was the Hunter valley after all): the Wollombi ...

... a campfire, with a beer, listening to the munching of the Roos and the calling of the owls and kookaburra's. The morning we awoke early and were treated to an amazing show by the Roo's who were by this point all around us, a couple even decided to give us a demo of their Queensbury rules boxing technique! A couple of cheeky Cockatoos decided to wander in and see what was for breakfast, however by this point we were all packed up, awaiting the arrival of the first tourists of ...

... it's eye! Don't worry that's actually the only IPF. After all the bird feeding excitement we drove on up the coast and settled for the night in peacefull town of Swansea. Much nicer than the one in Wales but maybe a bit on the quiet side (what do you mean no internet after 5pm!?). Nevertheless it was a nice campsite and we witnessed what has to be a contender for best sunset of the whole trip (so far) over the lake.

... I had asked if the company would help me out a bit with accommodations until I could "get my feet on the ground". Will was nice enough to offer me a flat that was a sort of basement suite where his mother lived, and offered to put me up in his house until that was ready. Offering this to a complete stranger is a very commendable thing to do. Especially to a sketchy looking guy like myself. I accepted the flat below his mother's house, but decided to stay in a hostel for the ...

... which is wahat i wanted after being almost 8 months on the road travelling the globe! Looking forward to 2008 as its going to start for me in another continent and then onto another one.... lots of new experiences still awaiting me, but alot of old ones still fresh in my memory. Heres a couple of apt quotes i came across: An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old ...

... it with him but unfortunatly you've got to be someone. The flight then lasted 14.5 hrs. Somehow it really wasnt that bad. Quantas hooks everyone up with their own lcd screen that provides you with any movie you can think of, music, and games. After landing in Sydney I had to go through customs. Oh dear. It was 80 degrees outside and it was 5 degrees when I left so Im sweatin balls. Customs officers see this as being very very ...

... day of class is June 9th. I really don't know how to feel about number two. Part of me is sad because I am not ready to leave all of the friends that I have made here and there is still soo much to see and do here in Australia. Then on the other hand I cannot wait to see all of my family and friends back home. I don't know, I guess when the time comes I will be ready. Right now, its just a little scary to think about the fact that when I get back I ...

... the way to Singapore...thank god he didn't get on again for the last leg to London. So we arrived finally to freezing 5 degree and predictably cloudy London. Found our way to Picadilly where our hostel was and went to our Harry-Potter-under-the-stairs room. It was a bed we didnt care. A few days spent here would see us explore only a mile to China Town. We blame the jetlag.

... Bangkok!! Said bye to all our buddies at the Palladium - so many wicked funny memories with each and everyone one of ya! Very sad to say bye to everyone! Those of you left - i'm sure you'll enjoy my funny nightsd out together! Dont miss me and Clare too much!?! hee hee! BYE - SE - BYE SYDNEY xxxxxxx Next stop - the East Coast of Australia! Me, Charlotte, Sarah and Anna are heading up on the 9th January! Can't wait to hit the road again!!!! First stop, Byron Bay ............