February 2012
15 posts
Surf Camp
Just got back from an amazing weekend! I got up on my second try also (which is surprising for a (un)graceful creature like myself). We stayed in huts, chilled on the beach all weekend, and had 4 surfing lessons. This video sums up the weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0wCJ7SzC4&feature=youtu.be. You can see my running across all the surf boards in the water and in a lot of the group...
Hunter Valley
My wine industry class included an all-expense paid trip to the Hunter Valley 2 weeks ago. We boarded the bus at 8 am and began at our first winery, Drayton’s, who are famous for their world-class ports, at 10 am. Needless to say, i was pouring out most of my glasses that early in the morning. We went to several different vineyards that day, which ranged from an organic run-down cellar door...
Canyoning
The best day ever. We began at 6 am (ouch) with a 2 hour train ride to the Blue Mountains and immediately were fitted with gigantic packs, a wetsuit, a helmet, and a harness. We were at the top of the mountain and got some really breathtaking views - the mountains really do look blue! Then we hopped in a run down old van and drove up to our first spot we were abseiling. Abseiling is easily the...
Getting Inspired
I just got an internship! I’ll be writing and web designing for a mental health blog/website, inspire.org.au. They help teens who are depressed, mentally unstable, etc. get help and overcome their problems. Unlike American internships I’ll actually be doing things for the company and my writings will get published. I’m so excited to be working for a non-profit organization. I...
Sydney has the biggest Chinese New Year...
It’s the year of the dragon! All month there’s been markets, celebrations, and banners everywhere promoting the Chinese New Year. This weekend we were front row for the Chinese New Year parade. There were thousands of people in the street. They go all out - a float for every animal on the Chinese calendar, geisha-esque dancers, flag twirlers, a jazz band, tons of dragons and even a...
