Something else new that I’ll be learning soon is scuba diving. To mix this with the photography, I bought a waterproof housing for my point’n'shoot Canon Ixus 100 IS. Hopefully I’ll get some nice shots!

At the moment, I think I’ll buy a DSLR after I get back  from my upcoming trips. I can’t really afford to spend the money before, even though it would be advantageous to have a nice camera with me. However, I like travelling light and carrying a “real” camera plus accessories would just annoy me.

I’m also interested in astrophotography and also microphotography. Unfortunately, I don’t own a telescope, nor do I own a microscope. I’m also not too flash at preparing slides, either! I’ll work something out… I know lots of scientists

There’s a national library conference happening in Brisbane in September, and I thought I’d go!  I’ve never been to Queensland, so I’m going to tack a two week holiday on the end of it.  I know a few people over there and I’m looking forward to catch up with them.

My wallet smarted at the conference registration fees, but then breathed a sigh of relief when I noticed that Virgin Blue’s happy hour sale today included flights to Brisbane – only $189!  Whoo!

Anyway, photos will be plentiful when I come back and I’m sure I’ll be tweeting and foursquaring my way across the state come September.

Everything fits into my bag easily!  This is a slight concern…  Perhaps I threw out too many things and should have kept some more to bring with me..?

Regardless, in 16 hours time I will be on my way to Singapore.  Between now and then, I still need to get a full night’s sleep and watch the new Transformers movie.  Should be easy, eh?

Along with my Australian passport, it makes me feel like an international man of mystery.

The current plan is to be based in Berlin and hop around the place.  With luck, I’ll be able to find work to keep my momentum.

This blog is to document my travels.