Sydney..................man its big. I have only been here one day and i love it. Arrived yesterday after a great 8 days in Cairns, with the difference in temp quite startling. People might try to remind you thats its winter here and that Sydney is cold, but it never really sinks in....it has now.

I spent my day just getting lost in the city and wondering through places like China town, the opera house, the bridge, bondi beach and the rocks. I am back at hostel and i am fairly tired!

I am only here till friday when i jump on the Oz Experience bus to travel down the west coast to Melbourne. Plentys stops on the way to see the stunning sights of New South wales and Victoria. Very exctited.

A change of plans has occured..those of you who know Dave McNeil or "Chef Dave" will be under the impression he would be joining me. But due to his humungous success at the Commonwealth Rowing Champs, he will sadly be absent from this great voyage of discovery, as he is preparing to move to down south to take up rowing full time. Outstanding Dave...Extremely proud of u.

Speaking of success, well done to my brother Ross on knocking the living daylights out of his 4th year(and final) medical exams. One more year and Dr Ross "Lurve" Stewart will be a reality. Bloody good job dude.

He is in South America (not sure where) at the monent on another big adventure, see his blog at www.bigrossonabigadventure.blogspot.com for more details. See the subtle diference? I know....sly!

Anyways, sorry no pics, cameras had no battery today...woopsie.

Peace and love

calum