I am enjoying your blog, Katelin. I wish I were with you although I know traveling for a long period is exhausting, especially on a shoestring.
If you get a chance, read the chapter about Australia in Jared Diamond's book "Collapse!" Did I also already suggest Bill Bryson's book "In a Sunburnt Country"
The Texan
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Good ol Bangkok.. Now can you explain how you got a ride from Bangkok to Sydney?!=)