i just bought the Canon 300D kit with 18 -55mm lens as well. I got mine when i was in Antigua and mangaed to get a bit of deal. I only paid about £600 with kit and 256mb card, not bad.
The camera kicks ass! jane g i've got the same lens on order as well 75 - 300 mm, but non IS version.
Cos my camera is the american verison its the Digital Rebel and dont know if you knew there is a site by Canon advertised with my camera that shows you how to use every bit of it in a priactical way not just quoting the manual. Its helped me loads as this is my first SLR.
http://www.photoworkshop.com/canon/rick_sammon.html