Hi Again!!
The last two days have been filled with beautiful weather and lots of adventures!! Wednesday, a group of us walked from our building (UniLodge) all the way down to the harbor which was a good 45 minute walk in the gorgeous sun. We found a starbucks on the way which we were all very excited about because apparently Australians don’t know what iced coffee is and if you ask them for one they will give you coffee with ice cream on top!! So it was very refreshing to have our first real iced coffee!
The last two days have been filled with beautiful weather and lots of adventures!! Wednesday, a group of us walked from our building (UniLodge) all the way down to the harbor which was a good 45 minute walk in the gorgeous sun. We found a starbucks on the way which we were all very excited about because apparently Australians don’t know what iced coffee is and if you ask them for one they will give you coffee with ice cream on top!! So it was very refreshing to have our first real iced coffee!
After a lot of walking, we finally made it to the harbor. The first thing we saw was an aboriginal man playing a didgeridoo!
(notice the sydney harbor bridge right in the background!)
Then we ventured over to the opera house which was as beautiful as I remembered it from 6 years ago. We took some pictures of course and hung out at the top for a while just to enjoy the view of the harbor. When we were done soaking up the beauty of Sydney, we started on our hike back to UniLodge, though this time around it took us a little longer because we had been on our feet for hours.
Then we ventured over to the opera house which was as beautiful as I remembered it from 6 years ago. We took some pictures of course and hung out at the top for a while just to enjoy the view of the harbor. When we were done soaking up the beauty of Sydney, we started on our hike back to UniLodge, though this time around it took us a little longer because we had been on our feet for hours.
When we got back there was a barbeque on the roof of UniLodge with a live band which was SO amazing! The sun was still out when we got up there around 6pm and it stayed up until after 8pm…big difference from Boston, huh?
After the concert and barbeque, we were all a little tired from our day so we came back to my and emily’s room, watched a movie and went to sleep because the next day we planned to wake up early and hit the beach!
Thursday morning we left around 8:45am for central station in hopes of being able to find our way to Bondi Beach. After figuring out the public transportation, we got to Bondi and it was BEAUTIFUL. The sun was shining and the waves were huge and the ocean was a blue/green wonderful color.
The first thing we did was jump in the water, then Brian, Jim and I played frisbee for quite a while before the crowds hit the beach. (Of course I was playing sports with the boys rather than laying in the sun!) Then after relaxing for a little bit, I decided to go on a run on the path that goes from Bondi Beach to 5 other beaches along about a 3 mile strip. It was the most unbelievable run of my life. I have never seen such incredible views while exercising - making my favorite thing in life that much better! I even stopped along the way at a little exercise station and did some pull-ups while looking out into the ocean. And obviously I had to take a picture to document this occasion as it was probably my favorite thing I've done here so far!
After my run, we all just hung out on the beach for hours - taking the occasional dip into the ocean. Here are some pictures of me and the girls at bondi!
From left to right: Becca, Emily, Me
From left to right: Laura, Kate, Me, Emily, Becca
And last but not least, of course I did some handstands!! A day at the beach would not be complete without them!
And that basically sums up our last two days! Words don't do the beauty of Australia justice, so I'll keep posting pictures and letting you see for yourself. I love love love it here and can't wait for more adventures to come!!
Love always,
Lauren
3 comments:
Absolutely amazing. It is about 10 degrees here today with the wind chill factor. Do you feel bad????
I love the stories and have loved catching you online to chat. I think that aboriginal you were with was the same one you were with 6 years ago. UI says he's still so glad he taught you hand stands!!!! I think you may be a little better than him now. We love you "heaps"!!!!
As your unhealthy, somewhat lazy guardian angel who eats white rice for every meal, I would just like to remind you to enjoy yourself outside of pushups and burpees and hill sprints.. which Im sure youre doing :)
But also I love that green bathing suit, you look great!
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