Just as you pass the last lights of Bathurst, the road opens up and gives way to a spectacular open land as far as the eye can see. The trees are bigger, the air is crisper and the road curves and bends, wrapping itself around the beautiful hills that remain oblivious to the lights and smog; the hustle and bustle that lies just 3 short hours behind them.

I live in the city of Orange; population 39,329. I never imagined that I would ever say that! I have lived my life as the quintessential city girl, never venturing past the city limits without much protestation and yet here I am. By living in Orange, my husband Bryan fulfils his legislated obligation as a foreign-trained doctor to serve 10 years of medical service in an area of need