Welcome to autumn in Oz! Classes are now in full swing and
I’m perfectly content in saying that taking pictures of kangaroos and spending all
of my free time at the beach hasn't lost its charm yet, nor do I think it ever
will. In the past month, a lot of my time has been spent at uni working on
homework and projects, while the rest of my time is spent enjoying the
adventures of daily life in the Sunshine Coast. Whether it’s watching movies,
trying new things (praise sweet chili sauce), exploring nearby areas, cooking,
or just sitting around with friends, each day brings something wonderful and
new.
One of the particularly cool things I did this month was
take a train to Brisbane with a group to meet up with our friend’s cousin from
the Netherlands. While in Brisbane I spent my first night in a hostel, which I
had been pretty nervous about. The hostel was much nicer than I had expected (most
likely because I had envisioned a hostel to look like a grungy motel) and the
guy at the front desk gave us popsicles and told us some of the best places to
visit. It rained almost the entire time
we were in Brisbane, but we made the best of it by buying ponchos from a local
shop and wearing them around the city. Despite the rain, we still managed to shop
at the Queen Street mall, experience some of the restaurants and night clubs in
the Valley, explore South Bank, and visit the Queensland Art Gallery before heading home. All in all it was a good way to spend the weekend and proved to be a great way to experience
some of the more urban areas of Queensland.
Tonight I am leaving for a week-long trip to the Whitsundays
for mid-semester break! I couldn't be more excited and I am positive that there will be a lot to talk about when I get back, so stay posted for more pictures and blogs in the near future!
Sincerely,
Julie
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