Arrival

We really are here. I haven't checked which way the water goes down the plug hole yet, but apart from that we've pretty much settled in.

We have been eased in to our new australian life by Alice's family (Alice and Paul are the friends who we chased halfway round the world from Chesham). They have collected us from the airport, fed us, provided our home, helped us find our way around Sydney and generally acted as our surrogate ozzie family.

Craig has found a wireless connection at Alice's parents house - where I'm currently writing this. I'll be able to get back into regular reports once we set up ours at home. Until then I'm happy to report that it's all true. It's hot, friendly and very surreal to see Christmas decorations in 80 degree heat....