I've never worked with a Blog before, much less responded to them...so here it goes!! I had no idea that you knew any German, where'd that come from?!? Sounds like it'll come in handy! What's the exchange rate over there? AND have you had yourself some spaghetti for breakfast or any Vegemite (spelling?) yet :) Things I recommend...VB (Victoria Bitter Beer), the Sydney Zoo, and the bar Three Monkey's in Sydney, when you get there.
Nothing too exciting happening back here, weather sucks but the leaves are getting pretty. Have a good week and I can't wait to read more!!
peace,clf