Stewart and I just returned from three weeks in Australia (Sydney and Melbourne). Certainly a trip worth recommending for those who haven't been, although the old adage certainly held true for us: pack half as many clothes and bring twice as much money.
We went camping with Caroline and Liam along the Great Ocean Road out to the Twelve Apostles, celebrated Chris' 38th birthday on 12.12.12, Stewart played chess at Melbourne's magnificent public library and we witnessed Caroline's graduation from RMIT which, bar none, had the best graduation ceremony soundtrack I've ever heard. Plus we completed the initial vetting of Caroline's new boyfriend Steve, with good results.
Liam, Stewart and Caroline experiencing a Blair Witch Project moment along the Great Ocean Road.