Fast Approaching!

I can't believe that I am only a few weeks away from heading home to Australia. It is always much to long between visits and my favorite junk food!

This time I will be taking along my 6 and 4 year old children. They are well traveled but I usually have my husband along, alas he is on his way to Iraq for several months, so the journey to Sydney will be solo in Qantas Economy! Not to say that Qantas Economy is not wonderful, but I do like the leg room that the pointy end of the plane offers.

For anyone dealing with Australians living in the US, make sure that if they have children that are dual citizens they have both their Australian and American passports, this is now necessary to travel to Australia. The systems are linked and will recognize that you are a citizen and as such do not require a visa, but if you don't have a passport, well you get the picture. Needless to say we now have both passports thanks to a very kind and wonderful Australian Consulate in LA.

I have my rental car in Australia all taken care of, don't you love on-line booking, it is so easy! I will let you know what it is like to rent a car with 2 car seats etc at Sydney Airport.

Once in Australia I will be visiting the Hunter Valley, family home, then departing to join Orion along the Kimberley Coast via Darwin.

Having lived in Darwin for 2 years, I am looking forward to revisiting this dynamic and fun little city. Great Hotel rooms include the SkyCity (Superior Rooms best) and Saville Suites. Don't miss the Sunday and Thursday evening beach markets at Mindel Beach, FANTASTIC!

Oh, well getting ahead of myself now.

Will keep you all updated on my travels to Darwin - Broome and then to Perth for the ATE Conference.