Foreword

Hi and sorry all for neglecting you for so long without even a picture or a whiff of a blog. But I have finally managed to set one up and I'm starting to sort through pictures, all the while trying desperately to recall what on earth has happened in the last 3 months since I left. I'm under the impression that quite a substantial amount has happened since my arrival in the land down under so therefore will do my very best to enlighten you with my many tales of hilarity and merriment. It only really became apparent to me how truly rubbish I have been keeping in contact with you all when my Dad kindly reminded me in his recent email.. and I quote: 

"You are going to have to fill in some detail because obviously a lot has been going on in your life but maybe you have forgotten that you haven't told us anything much about it yet"

This does happen to be a rather awful trait I have acquired over the years and which I believe has actually led some to believe that I had in fact dropped off the face of the planet for many months at a time.

As most of you know, I'm not much of a writer.. and so instead of boring you with unessential details.. for example what I had for breakfast that particular day (unless it happened to be something truly radical), my intention instead is to delight you with an array of pretty pictures.. and let them do the talking for the most part. I'll try to remember best I can the most interesting details of the trip while trying to abstain from the usual uncouth sarcastic drawl which does tend to hinder my story telling capabilities.

Enjoy! :)