Big change of plan – John has got word that the Queensland police interviews are being held in October, so we have to be in Melbourne by October 16^th. It’s all go. Lots of farewell parties – very hard. My employers aren’t too impressed that I’m leaving sooner than expected, but in a way it’s great because we don’t have months to think about it. We pack four suitcases, which is all we’ll have with us for the next six months until our stuff arrives. As we’re off to sunny Australia there’s no need for jumpers and jackets – I pack bikinis, shorts and summer tops. Wonder how long it will take me to acclimatise to the Australian weather?