Dad Great photo's of Sydney. Have a great last week in Oz before coming home to blighty.

Jon B Hi Martin, Hope you had good birthday, it sounds like your having a great time. Take care matey.

Dad HAPPY BIRTHDAY son, have a great day, wish we were with you on Bondi. Have a beer from me Cheers.

Dad Hi Son, great to hear the job is excellent a far cry from Sandycroft ha ha. England have beaten Israel 3-0 Wright-Phillips, Owen & Richards scored. They played well but Israel hardly had a shot. Looking forward to a few more photo's. Speak soon.

Mum WELL DONE MY SON! . . . . . Told you I wouldn't mind being woken up ANY TIME for that sort of NEWS! FANTASTIC! Well Done! Have a Great First Day! XX

Nan Hi Martin, Congratulations ongetting a job. You dont let the grass grow under your feet either, like me. I really hope you enjoy the work. Good Luck. From Nan.

Dad Hi Son, great to speak on the skype phone yesterday. You certainly seem to be having the time of your life. Say hello to Becca when you see her later this week. Its a shame we will miss her when we're in Sydney. Good look with the job hunting. Speak soon. Dad XX

Mike G'Day Bruce! Sydney looks splendid my friend, can just imagine you getting excited on the plane, taking loads of pics coming into land! I like the look of the CBD, you'll fit right in - posing in your suit! City guys! Hope you had fun with Flagstaff Rebecca (as she likes to be known) the other night - bet Emmanuelle and that filthy night in Flagstaff got a few mentions! Life here is pretty good, but my interview for that job in Dubai has been put back until Wed, so two more days of tension to cope with! Take care and say hello to Karl Kennedy if you see him for me. I miss you and love you xxx

Mum G'Day Sydney! Looks Amazing! Can't wait to see it for myself! . . . . Love Mum XX

Nan Hi Martin, you seem to be having a great time. New Zealand photos were great, and now your in Australia - you had a great first day by the sounds of it.Good Luck. Cheerio for now. Love Nan and Meg XX

Dad Gud Day - great to read your blog today... describing your first hours in Sydney, how exciting is that. The weather seems a lot warmer that ZY also, you can put your coat away for a while. Checked where your hostel is on Google Earth, very central indeed, great choice. Enjoy settling into your home city for a few months. Speak soon.

Mum Kia Ora Martin Well, as you come to the end of your trip to New Zealand it sounds like you've had a Fabulous Time! . . . . . Have a Safe Trip to Australia and until October . . . . "Haera ra ka kite ano!" Love Mum XX