Ken, Francesca and Dougal in Balmain

We reluctantly left the farm at Wollombi on Monday 3 Sept back to Thornleigh, then once the rush hour was over Shannon took us into Balmain to Ken and Francesca's. Ken worked with Gus at Craigroyston last year when he was in Scotland on a teacher exchange. Curry meal and drinks, walked to local pub for a couple of pints. Tuesday, we walked into Balmain and down Darling Street to the ferry stops, took ferry to Woolwich and back (just for the ride and the views). Decided to avoid city centre while Geroge W Bush is in town for APEC conference!

Weds 5 Sept flight from Sydney - Brisbane, Virgin Blue. Very efficient, checked in at machines then queued for bag drop. Journey time only 1.5 hours, over in a flash!!