A quick update as promised: arrived in Sydney, Australia, and mid-winter! Lots still to arrange, things to sort and stuff to do! Only definite is being in Melbourne next week for 6 weeks. Meanwhile, good luck to all the teams through to Quarter finals of the Men's Football World Cup: Norway v England, France v Morocco, Spain v Belgium, and either Argentina or Egypt, Switzerland v Columbia who are still to play their Round of 16! And a Travelling Tidbit – if you are going through Heathrow Airport Security you now don't have to take anything out of your bag, including laptops etc, and can even take water through in clear plastic bottles, but you must empty any metal water bottles.

Hi @Cate Evatt-Davey for whenever you get a chance thought I'd share the cat pictures we were talking about see what you think :)

So I have a huge favour to ask... I'm travelling a bit over the next 2 weeks, back to Australia, then various places for 2 weeks. It's my first time back in over 3 years! Lots to get done. I'll then be in one spot for about 6 weeks, in Melbourne, then moving around a bit before heading back to Bulgaria in mid September. My big favour is that you take care of the Village while I'm on the move, welcoming new arrivals, helping them settle in, and keep inviting women you know would love to come and enjoy a place where we all belong. Thank you in advance, because I know you're all amazing supportive women and I appreciate each and every one of you! I'll be getting in here as often as I can and am still going to be updating the Welcome Guide, heading off to board the first leg to Sydney, 11+ hours to Shanghai. Ciao for now!