Sun, Surf, and Standards

This is just a quick note to say that I've safetly arrived in Sydney and and am already completely intoxicated with the city. The public transportation is incredible, people are contagiously friendly and laid back, and there are post-card beaches in walking distance that I'm sure will be baiting me away from ISO meetings come Sunday.

Carolyn and I have also managed to arrive just in time for Australia Day, so it's even more festive than usual, with boat parades, surf races, and picnics all over the city. I'll be sure to write more over the next few days. just not while the suns out and the waves are big.. or while I'm in meetings.