Australia

24th Oct - arrived at about 10 pm. Lorraine & Wenxi greeted me.

25th Oct - did shopping at China Town. Overnight flight to Melbourne.

26 Oct - Farmstay. Exciting - Tim & Susanna. Sheep. Roast chicken & poached egg with spinach (garden fresh) + bacon ........ Sutton Grange ........

27 Oct - Captain Cook's Cottage, Rhyll Fishing Port, penguin parade in Phillip Island. Freezing cold.

28 Oct - lunch & dinner at China Town. Bought acadamia nuts & lanolin. Apollo Bay - took helicoptor to view the 12 Apostles, 3 of which collapsed.

29 Oct - flew to Sydney - Blue Mountains - 3 Sisters - East Ocean for dim sum. York Resort.

30 Oct - Citigate Hotel opposite Railway Station at Flinders Street. Fish & chips before visit to Jenolan Caves. We toured Chifley Cave. Dinner at China Town after Aquarium.

31 Oct - Direct Factory Outlets & Nike. I bought a pair of black walking shoes from Timberland. Sushi box at Food Court. China town again for nuts & lanolin. Caption Cook's Cruises in the afternoon. Jap Restaurant near Capitol Theatre with Leroy. Viewed Queen Victoria Building. Went to musical at Star Casino - "Priscilla". A bus travelling in the outback of NSW. Alice springs.

Have had a great time. Alex is a humorous driver. Sylvia is a cheerful girl.

Will go to Paddi's Market tomorrow morning. The jacaranda trees are amazingly beautiful.

Kept contacts with Van & Min. Min has a nice time at Pam's house. She was dressed as a witch for Halloween. white blouse & green skirt & a broom. Could not be more lovely.