'Sydney, why would anyone want to go to Sydney?' quipped the elderly Australian, who was our taxi driver to the airport in Melbourne. 'Er, well, to see the place', I replied, rather taken aback at this rather unexpected rejoinder. 'To see the place? Whats there to see in Sydney?' the elder continued. 'You land there, take a taxi, and in maybe half an hour, you've seen the whole of Sydney. Melbourne is the place to be!'. 'Very well', I said diplomatically. I HAVE heard about the friendly ... (more)