Hey everyone,

Not long now until I leave the outback to start my travels. At the moment we are planning to leave here on Saturday, but that could change as the plans have changed a number of times already this week!

I had a slight panic on Friday when I got an email from Ryan to say that the hostel in Sydney had messed up and there was no longer a bed for me - the hostel had only taken a booking for 4 and not 6! Thankfully they have found another 2 beds in the hostel and it is all OK again. :) Thanks so much Ryan for sorting it. Really looking forward to New Year.

Not too much has been happening here. The pool has been closed as the cleaning machine has broken and so the pool is a mess. I went to the waterhole yesterday and this time ventured quite far in - I have got the photos as proof. I will put them up when I get the chance. Other than that we have just been cleaning up in preparation for Christmas and I have been taking lots of photos round town to show you all when I get home.

Starting to get really excited about the next part of my trip. Can't wait to see more of Australia. However, after this week I really don't know how often I will be on the internet. I know for sure that it wont be everyday as it will no longer be free! So please forgive me for any delays with blog entries and email replies but please still keep me up-to-date with everything from home, especially all the Christmas party news!

Will try and post something before I leave here on Sat.

Everybody up in north-east Scotland, I hear there has been snow forecast for this weekend, please send it over here!

Take care
xxxxx