Hellooooooooooo! Here I am on the other side of the world in Esperance! Yes, I made it although if it hadn't been for my sis, I'd probably still be stressing at home, moving piles of medicines around the floor and not knowing how to finish packing.

Catching a chest infection before I left probably wasn't the best idea I'd ever had but it seems to have almost gone and at least I'm getting to use up all the antibiotics I've been prescribed. Otherwise it would just be a waste carrying them here.

So, the flight was amazing I had only about an hour in Dubai (where I could see them creating new islands as I flew in) before catching a connecting flight to Perth. The flight was only a third full so everyone spread out and I could lie across three seats and get loads of sleep which was muchly needed as i was so stressed before I left. It was like I had an exam or something.

Anyway, lovely Rob met me at the airport and we went to the Criterion Hotel for a few hours which is apparently the oldest hotel in Perth and is a really cool art deco building. We got up early the next day to catch the prospector train to Kalgoorlie where Rob's brother lives. The next couple of days I did lots of sleeping and relaxing. We also went to the local shops where I saw what weird colours their crisp packets are - green for chicken and pink for salt and vinegar! Yep this trip is all about the important things.

I also saw lots of mines including the super pit which is mega, mega pit with lots of trucks with wheels the size of rooms moving around like ants (not a very original description but hey, ho).

The coolest thing was when we drove on into the bush on Sunday and saw kangeroos jumping about in front of us on the road. Unfortunately I didn't get to stroke them but hopefully next time.

Other than that, I'm loving the fact that I"m here and that it's only a month past winter and it's so hot. I'm also loving the rich red earth and my lack of stress. Hurrah!

Yesterday, Rob and I drove south to Esperance which is on the coast and where it is much greener. Today we're driving to a national park.

Will be in touch xx