Day 1 - Sydney

Only a short post today, limited for time.
Today was a day of many firsts. 1) The first day of my journey - I've gone through many emotions today varying from each extreme to the other!!!! 2) Saw for the first time an Airbus A380 in the air - shortly after takeoff from Sydney airport I witnessed the majestic airliner flyover the city. 3) Came across my first rat for the journey :P I suspect that I shall see many rats along my travels, lucky for me that this rat wasnt interested in me rather the quite large lizard that was chasing it. hmmm...that seems to be all the things that I experienced today for the first time.
This afternoon I headed into the city and was able to take some great photos, however I left my connecting cable in the room, so you will all have to wait until I have another chance to upload any photos :D The city was great this afternoon. Many Christmas celebrations going on, even fireworks in Martin Place went off as I was on my way to St James station - quite an experience watching a fireworks display in the heart of Sydney!!!

Well, thats it for now.

Oh by the way, not sure if anyone noticed but as I was sitting on my plane in Coffs today waiting to taxi for takeoff, the sun came out in all its spectacular warmth!! (I swear the sun came to wink and laugh at me, letting me know that my chances for summer were slipping through my fingers) hahaha