Well happy people I have returned from my Holiday, albeit a little under the weather.

On the way to Sydney, i was having a problem with my Arthritis, so I took a Celebrex Piankiller / anti-inflamatory tablet. Within 20 kilometres I was somewhat discomforted to find that I could not breath properly, my throat and Tongue had swollen , and I was having severe chest pain.

I managed to drive another 100 Kilomoteres to the nearest Hospital, where I collapsed. I found out later that I was suffering from an allergic reaction and had gone into shock. Antway after many injections and interventions i was brought back to life.

Someone must like me, I mean twice in two months, and to still be here must mean something.

Our stay in Sydney was Okay, a little longer that anticipated, but overall quite enjoyable. I have always regared Sydney as one big Restaurant come entertainment centre, and I made the most of both. My stay was made more enjoyable when our host opened a 120 year old bottle of Dram Buie, single malt Whiskey Liquour.

There have been many changes since I last lived there, new shopping centres, theatres, and many more Cafes and restaurants, many of which offering a cosmolitan atmosphere with dishes from around the world, at very reasonable prices.

For the first time in over 60 years, due to the seven year drought, Sydney is experiencing an invasion of wild life into the suburbs. It is becoming a comman experience for people to find Kangaroos, Wallabys, Wild Deer, and Water Fowl in their Pools and backyards, when they get up in the morning. The Roos are very territorial and have become a bit agressive over water and food. As a result there have been a few problems. For my part, if I were to see a nine foot Big Red kangaroo in my yard, I would aquiesce to his claim for a while.

The social changes were quite stark. Street crime has increased as with teenage gang warfare, mainly between Asian and Middle Eastern gangs. fighting over Drug Distribution rights,  The incidence of teenage parenthood has also increased. I saw many 13 and 14 year olds with babies or in the last stages of pregnancy. Schools have opened up Creches and Childcare centres, enabling young mothers to continue their education. This being a very positive step in the right direction. By instilling a sense of pride and self esteem in these kids, the hope is that they will become less dependent on Social Services, aspiring to a carreer based future. Already many of the young mothers who have gone through this scheme have graduated and procceeded to commence Degrees at Universities, where similar Child Care facilities are readily available.

The trip Home was good, this time I took three days to get home, stopping along the way at a tourist park at a town called Taree. The cabins were situated on the Manning River, where fishing produced quite sizable Cod.

We also stopped off at Grafton, staying with freinds we had met in the Chat boards of eBay. They are very nice people, and they went to great pains to see to our comfort.

I suppose one downside to the trip was that the reason we went was to visit my Daughter and grand child. However she was on here way to Queensland to see her mother. Oh well, maybe next time.

It is time for my nap so until next time, I will wish you well and say farewell for now, to you all.