Albeit a very different christmas from home, it was a great christmas here, We had a giant dinner on Christmas eve (10 of us) which was really really nice. We then spent the whole of Christmas Day on Bondi beach, It was the busiest beach I have ever been on in my life, The papers said the total ranged from 10,000 to 12,000 , which is a lot of people to be on a beach. I have a few pictures from Christmas eve and christmas day bit for now I've just uploaded a couple, one of me looking very pale and one of gillian not looking pale. I got what I wanted for christmas.. A victorinox swiss tool x (similar to a leatherman). It has everything you could possible need, I got books and aftershave and DVD, and money… so all in all I am a very happy camper.. not so happy as i have to go back to work on the 29th. It was great to hear from all my family over the christmas, I hope they enjoyed their presents and their christmas. Untill next time have a happy new year…..Phil