Well, if I can hang on until 2010 I might even get to Australia. (although to the South of you from what I understand) The orthodontists of the world are descending on Sydney for their next meeting (like the one that starts this week in Paris.) They do the big international conference only once every five years. Who knows what I will be doing in 2010, however normally my DH is involved and I tend to tag along. However, I am as lace-knitting impaired as anyone. I am doing it with some lace weight silk/mohair at the moment and it is driving me a little batty. Fortunately the pattern is relatively simple and it is just for a scarf.
Judy