Actually, let's consider this a test post, a first post and an update all in one. Multi-purpose. I like it.
I leave in less than a week for Australia (next Tuesday, to be exact), and one week from today, I'll be somewhere between Fiji and Sydney. Between now and then, I have a lot of rather dull things to do, like banking, cancelling car insurance and packing. I won't bore you any further with that.
Also between now and then, I have some fun things going on, too. Friday night, I'm gathering at the Cambie downtown for a group goodbye. Anyone I know is invited. And then, on Saturday night, I'm going to the Barenaked Ladies concert. Yay!
As far as what I've got planned on the other side of the ocean, well, let's see. Arrive in Sydney. Hang out there for a few days (there will likely be a beach involved). Head south to Melbourne and Adelaide on the bus and visit and do tourist stuff there. Fly to Perth on perhaps the 20th or so. I originally thought I might take the train across but that was quickly dismissed. It takes from Sunday night until Tuesday morning to get there, and would cost about $1000 if I want a bed and about the same as flying if I just want a chair. So flying it is! Once in Perth, I'd like to settle in there for a bit, find a job and see the sights. I'll also be heading up to Shark Bay at some point!
That's about all I've got planned so far, but watch this place for more information. I'll try to update here often!
