It's never a good idea to change Captains in the middle of the ocean; but that's just what I've done.
I came down with the flu in Sydney and spent almost two weeks in bed over the holidays. My place in London didn't rent for three months, and, when it did, I had massive plumbing problems just as the new tenant moved in. Now, halfway through my Australia trip, I'm returning to Vietnam for six months starting January 31 2008. Ticket restrictions, flight schedules, visa dates and delays in London have all contributed to these changes.
After July 2008, I will continue my Australia and New Zealand trip since I still have a ticket for that segment. No worries mate!