Thanks for the kind comments Gerry, Sandra etc. The truth is I had the time of my life at the NFF, and I even enjoyed the 3,000 sea of heads at the Budawang, once I got over my initial feeling of disembodiment in that vast space. I won't compare it to UK festivals, it would be so unfair to them. Even the sessions has such variety and inclusiveness!

I am still on cloud 9 - and still in Oz; Should be back behind my desk by Wednesday afternoon, and will write more then.