Sydney (Again!), NSW, Australia

Back to Sydney for my last 5 days in Australia. My reasoning for visiting Sydney again is to say 'hello/goodbye' to a good London pal. Whilst I have been away Tara has decided to come home to Sydney and as I would have missed her farewell parties, I decided to make sure I get to see her before leaving Australian shores.

It was also a good opportunity to catch up with my good Irish pals Caroline and Kelly (aka Paddy and Murphy) that I met so long ago in Brazil! I rocked up at their apartment in Bondi Beach to be greeted by our other good friend Johno, who as far I knew was leaving Sydney before I got there - so had a lovely surprise to see him standing in the kitchen!

Most of our days were spent on Bondi Beach catching up, and a big night our at The Rocks which consisted of many vodkas, many shots and lots of cheesy dancing. Johno was in his element, hanging out with his favourite Brazilian chicks.

Yesterday I spent the day with the lovely Tara, having only been back in the country for the week we took the opportunity to cruise around her childhood homeland, the Northern Sydney Beaches. That morning, however, a Tsunami warning had been issued for the whole East Coast of Australia following a strong earthquake on the Soloman Island, so once we knew that threat had passed, we took off and explore the coast.

A visit to Palm Beach with the Aussie soap, Home & Away is filmed, of course I had to take a photo of the Surf Club with Alf Stewart's name above the door, and then onto having some Fish & Chips by the sea.

A great last day in Australia - cheers Tar for being my guide!

So, this is it - goodbye Australia... a very, very sad day! I hope to be back one day, so watch this space!