Steve and Rhonda have now returned to Seattle. The weather they brought with them remains. We had 40mm of rain yesterday. High winds also brought down a tree in the street outside. Rhonda's claim to be a rain goddess is secure.

Visited many places with them over the last few days.

In Sydney:

• Sydney Observatory
• Darling Harbour
• The Rocks
• National Maritime Museum
• Powerhouse Museum

In Canberra:

• Australian War Memorial
• Old Parliament House
• National Portrait Gallery
• High Court
• National Gallery
• National Museum of Australia

In Melbourne:

• MCG
• Old Treasury
• Art Centre
• National Gallery of Victoria
• Parliament House

In Canberra, they got to see the acting Prime Minister and five of the seven High Court justices.