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I have been here in Sydney for nearly two month.

Now comes the time to put it all down in writing so you guys can know what I've been up to on the other side of the world. Well let's see – I'll start from the beginning shall I (and I'll try to keep it short as possible).

It all began back on 7 January, when I touched down in Sydney airport. I was so happy to be back in Western civilization and the icing on the cake was my cousin Becky picking me up from the airport. It was fantastic to see her and see her little boy Joe, (what a cutie he is,) and to finally meet her partner Gordy, what a great guy he is too.

We have some family friends who live down there and I spent a wonderful few days with them enjoying delicious food, stunning beaches and fabulous company – thank you Garry and Cathy.

Whilst here I met their son’s Nick and Jono, and it was with Jono and his mates that I next went to stay with in Glebe – the student area of Sydney. They put me up for a week in their place which was right by the water and a gorgeous park. I had a blast staying with those guys – they're a good bunch of lads. From there I then moved to a backpacker’s hostel called 'Noah's' right by Bondi beach.

In amongst the fun filled days and nights I also managed to acquire some work at Triple M radio station in the city – a friend of my cousin's works there and she asked if I would be able to cover her one day doing what I did back at 91Èȱ¬ Cornwall, a Broadcast Assistant.

OK, moving on. Let me see – I'll tell you all about the touristy things that we have done. There was Torongo Zoo – great day out with Coleen and another friend Pamela from Canada. Saw lots of amazing animals – tigers, elephants, giraffes, wombats, koala bears, a komodo dragon and so many more.

One day that I loved was Australia Day – 26 January. On that particular day me and some mates went into the city to take in the atmosphere – they sure do love their country here – all walking around wearing their flag and also many had it tattooed on themselves – from young children to their grandparents.

I am now working at a restaurant down 'On the Rocks' which is by Circular Key. It’s called 'The Orient Hotel', and so far so good. As a rule I'm going to be doing Mondays to Fridays, 10.30am till 5pm – not bad hey for a waitressing job. I'm planning on staying here until mid May and then my mate who I was traveling with in Asia is coming out and we are going to continue our adventure together up in Queensland, starting in Cairns and then travelling back down the East coast – can't wait to see her again – you’re the best Nay.

More from Rachael - in Australia soon.