In my last post, I forget to mention going to the Sydney Aquarium. I went with Jimmy, Josh, and Libby from next door. I am pretty sure I could spend all day there. At the seal tank, you can go underneath and seal the seals underwater which was pretty fun to seem them swimming around. However, it couldn't beat the underground tunnels of the other tank. It had turtles, rays, and sharks; Oh My! We stayed in there for at least half an hour just out of amazement. It was nice to get out of the rain that has been going on. But i finally think winter is wearing off because most of the past couple weeks have been beautiful.
The tournament I got asked to play for with Rubi, a mixed club team based in Sydney, got canceled last weekend because it rained from Thursday morning on through the weekend. The tournament has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday. Due to time constraints and field shortages, 3 teams have automatically moved on and the remaining eight teams will play for 5 bids to nationals in the middle of October. So it is looking likely that we will be going to Brisbane than.
Yesterday was one of the best days I have ever had. I woke up about 10, had a quick breakfast and headed for a train down to Cronulla. We (Josh, Jimmy, and Myself) got there about 12 maybe 1215 and got picked up by our friend Brett, who plays Frisbee at Sydney Uni. We took a walkabout around the cliffs of Cronulla for about an hour and a half. We then walked around a hill and along a shore to our friend Rachel's house, who lives in her parent's beach house literally on the shore. It was the single most amazing view/ housing placement that I have ever seen. She let us borrow her paddle boards and kayak to go out around the lake or bay for a while. We came back to hang out on the shore for a while just soaking up the sun and enjoying some native friendship. From there we went to Brett's house for a barbecue and continuation of relaxation. We then headed back to uni for some cocktails, disc golf in Victoria Park, and karaoke at Paddy's Irish Pub. It was a day that I will remember forever.
School is going fairly well. I turned in a paper about The Dark Knight last week. On Monday, i have a paper discussing the religious influences of Fight Club due and a comparison of The Thin Red Line and Saving Private Ryan. Should be interesting to see how the papers turn out. I am about half way done with both of them. School is kind of crazy for the next couple weeks with papers and projects. But I cant wait for Spring Break to go on the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island. Then no assignments due in October! So i am getting excited to complete all of these and continue to enjoy Australia.
Today was also an amazing day. I headed out to Coogee Beach with some friends from the apartments after class. We hung out on the beach, playing some volleyball, laying out, and body surfing. The water seems to be warming up just enough to start going in. Tomorrow, I am going to Sutherland to hang out with some natives and go kayaking down the river to some rope swings and have another unbelievable day.
I am truly blessed to be given this experience and I couldn't be happier with my decision to come to Australia. I miss everyone back home, but look forward to coming home in November with a more worldly perspective on life and a better outlook for having experienced a new beauty in this world. I miss you all and do please keep me updated on all travels and adventures.
The tournament I got asked to play for with Rubi, a mixed club team based in Sydney, got canceled last weekend because it rained from Thursday morning on through the weekend. The tournament has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday. Due to time constraints and field shortages, 3 teams have automatically moved on and the remaining eight teams will play for 5 bids to nationals in the middle of October. So it is looking likely that we will be going to Brisbane than.
Yesterday was one of the best days I have ever had. I woke up about 10, had a quick breakfast and headed for a train down to Cronulla. We (Josh, Jimmy, and Myself) got there about 12 maybe 1215 and got picked up by our friend Brett, who plays Frisbee at Sydney Uni. We took a walkabout around the cliffs of Cronulla for about an hour and a half. We then walked around a hill and along a shore to our friend Rachel's house, who lives in her parent's beach house literally on the shore. It was the single most amazing view/ housing placement that I have ever seen. She let us borrow her paddle boards and kayak to go out around the lake or bay for a while. We came back to hang out on the shore for a while just soaking up the sun and enjoying some native friendship. From there we went to Brett's house for a barbecue and continuation of relaxation. We then headed back to uni for some cocktails, disc golf in Victoria Park, and karaoke at Paddy's Irish Pub. It was a day that I will remember forever.
School is going fairly well. I turned in a paper about The Dark Knight last week. On Monday, i have a paper discussing the religious influences of Fight Club due and a comparison of The Thin Red Line and Saving Private Ryan. Should be interesting to see how the papers turn out. I am about half way done with both of them. School is kind of crazy for the next couple weeks with papers and projects. But I cant wait for Spring Break to go on the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island. Then no assignments due in October! So i am getting excited to complete all of these and continue to enjoy Australia.
Today was also an amazing day. I headed out to Coogee Beach with some friends from the apartments after class. We hung out on the beach, playing some volleyball, laying out, and body surfing. The water seems to be warming up just enough to start going in. Tomorrow, I am going to Sutherland to hang out with some natives and go kayaking down the river to some rope swings and have another unbelievable day.
I am truly blessed to be given this experience and I couldn't be happier with my decision to come to Australia. I miss everyone back home, but look forward to coming home in November with a more worldly perspective on life and a better outlook for having experienced a new beauty in this world. I miss you all and do please keep me updated on all travels and adventures.
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