Life is a list so I'll begin by keeping track of all I need to do before heading down under. I'm sure list will grow but I'll get started by cheating a bit:
1. Pick exact days for sabbatical- thinking of 20 January 2011 through end of May
2. Get visa for four months in Australia
2. Check out shots/health care for travel to Philippines
3. Rent apartment in Sydney- practical or beach?
4. Get list of people to call on when I arrive in Sydney
5. Make airline reservation
6. Make list and complete all the stuff at work that has to be done...
A weak list but will expand over the next few months.