I thought I would finally post on this thing because I promised I would. I arrived safely in Melbourne on Sunday. We went and had lunch in St. Kilda, a town outside of Melbourne. There was a big festival going on which was really cool. There were street performers and tents you could shop in. I wish we had more time there, but it's probably better that I couldn't shop there! We spent the next couple days in a small beach town called Sorrento. It was beautiful! I loved it there. We could hike around the Sorrento Back Beach, which had incredible views. I've never seen anything like it before. The picture is from there; it was low tide and we walked out on the edge of the rocks and the waves would splash up. The waves are so intense!
We went to Melbourne after Sorrento and it was really cool. There was a river that runs through the city and the riverfront was really nice. I'm pretty sure that was the touristy place, but it was fun to see anyway. Wednesday we finally headed up to Townsville. After a near death experience on the plane we made it! It was raining and really dark when we got here. I walked into where I'm living with my friend Allison and it reminded us of a prison. It's alright though, we moved in and brightened the place up! It doesn't look like a prison anymore! So for the past few days I've just been getting used to Townsville. I went food shopping and got stocked up on some food and things I needed. We adventured to the beach yesterday. They have stinger nets to keep the jelly fish out and they check it all the time, so don't worry about me dying or anything. We walked home from the Riverview Tavern Thursday night, which was not such a good idea because it took about an hour, and about halfway home it started POURING! So after a half an hour walk in the rain we made it home and felt like we had just taken a shower!
There is all sorts of wildlife outside my dorm. I can look out my window and see insane birds that I wish I could identify and every once in a while there will be a kangaroo. I've even seen a joey, which was possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen. I feel like I'm in the middle of the jungle!
This is orientation week, and it is basically filled with crazy parties. I guess the biggest one is the Toga party Tuesday night. I bought pink and white polka dotted fabric to make a toga out of. It's going to be awesome!
I'm off to go get my James Cook University ID, more to come later!
6 comments:
You MUST post pics of the pink toga! And I can't wait to hear what Margie's daughter would consider essential purchases at your first trip to the grocery store...L, N
I will definitely post pictures of my toga, I'm having some trouble figuring out how to tie it. I'll have to google it! Essential purchases would be garlic, peppers, rice, potatos, chicken and corn flakes. Stuff like that. Nothing too exciting there, just enough to survive on! I'll be sure to post more pictures asap!
Hi Molly. Loved the info and photos from you. Will miss you at Easter and your Dad needs to hire a designated driver now. We envy you seeing all the incredible sights and birds and such. WOW! Bonnie
I'll have to wake my butt up really early on Easter so I can call and make my presence known. I wish I could be there, it's going to be weird missing the big event, don't have too much fun without me!
Glad your having a wonderful time. We definetely need more pictures and I agree one in the toga would be great to see. Love you. Betty
Hi Molly,
We all miss you and hope you'll have a great time down under! Thanks for starting a blog so we can keep up with your exciting adventures. We'll check in on you often. Have fun and study a little too!
Love, The Gilligans :)
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