Hello all In reply to my father, Newcastle is a small city in New South Wales, north of Sydney! We travelled up to Newcastle from Sydney last Thurs and staid for two nights. A quiet city-not that much to do. Went to a nature reserve for a nice walk and to see the Koalas and Wallabies. Travelled from there to Port Macquarie on Saturday. A georgeous little town right on the coast with far too many beaches to choose from! Went on a camel ride along on...

Hey, Arrived in Sydney-finally! Spent our first night in a hotel at the airport-v.nice wish we could stay in hotels every night! Travelled into Sydney city centre and checked into our lovely youth hostel, basic but v.clean and lots of people to chat to. Saw the sights of Sydney from the pylon lookout point next to the harbour bridge, amazing views of the harbour and surrounding areas (thanks auntie trish for the tickets). And just wandered around the cit...

Hello again Flew to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth on the Saturday morning and spent two lovely evenings at Ann and Rays house. Saw my cousins Angela and Kevin again after ten years, which was nice. A six-hour drive on the Monday to Kruger National Park. Were staying in bush type huts of which I had one to myself, except after the first restless night of strange sounds decided to bunk in with my parents on their spare bed. Did two safari drives,...

Hello all Well after Cape Town, started up the east coast. Started off in Hermanus for a night. It was very, very cold, wet and windy however did see Whales basking in the bay. My dad was so excited about this he even got up and left at seven the next morning just so he could see more!!! Then went on to Knysna for a few nights. Gorgeous little town on the edge of a beautiful lagoon. Was lovely weather so went out on a boat trip and had some oyster...

Hello all, am having a wonderful time in Cape Town. Been to Robben Island where Mandela was imprisoned, the botanic gardens and today on to Cape Point. Absolutely gorgeous place, lovely people and too much to do. Hopefully off to Table Mountain tomorrow and then some shopping around the town. Off on the Garden route along the east coast on tues. Speak soon Emily x