Landed at Brisbane, got through immigration and baggage collection easily, not much waiting about. I'd text Charlie to say I had arrived and he text back to say he was waiting in the coffee shop opposite arrivals. I did wonder if he'd changed much, I didn't think so by his facebook pictures but you never do know in real life. Turns out he was just the same as always and greeted me with a big hug, it was great to see him after all this time ( I think it's been about 4 years since we last met up) he did say he thought he'd seen me at arrivals but this person was a bit taller than he remembered- obviously not me as I haven't grown an inch in about 15 years! Along with his greeting ... read more

2 weeks to go- exactly! Right down to the last minute and Im getting very excited about my travels to Australia ( a bit nervous as well if I'm honest) I thought I'd do another travelblog as an easy way of keeping in touch and updated, but mainly to put my Mothers mind at rest that I am ok- I will be ok and not to worry about me! Feel free to pass on your advice/tips on places to visit (for those who have already been) and for those that haven't-just let me know whats going on in corrie (ha ha!) Am only away for 3 weeks (make the most of the silence) but don't want to get too home sick-you know how I like my home comforts! Keep in touch here or on my normal ... read more