from final:
Student and Searcy police talk about on-campus thefts
Thursday, April 29, 2010
I'm going to AUSTRALIA!
Today we chose roommates while overseas. I'm rooming with Ashley Wooding, who I met at my Christian camp Ganderbrook, which is located in Maine, a year before we came to Harding. We also counseled together at the Christian camp Tidal River, in Massachusetts. I am so excited to see where us living together is going to bring us. We also have signed up for the exact same course schedule. Many memories are going to be made, and as school is nearing an end, I'm actually getting excited!
I finished the seven quizzes we needed to take before we were allowed to leave the States. I learned a lot of random facts about Australia which should come in handy.
For example, the US dollar is strong against the Australian dollar, which excites me. When I traveled to Italy for spring break this year, it was difficult to buy things knowing they were actually about one-third more expensive than what the price tag stated. However, this time around, the prices will be less expensive. Now I just have to leave enough room in my bag for souvenirs without exceeding 44 pounds...
I also learned that in Australia the cars drive on the left side of the road. Knowing myself, I think this small, trivial thing will be something that will endlessly amuse and amaze me. It just blows my mind that something so natural to them is literally foreign to us. I can't wait to figure out other things that are so different that I am unaware of at this moment.
I just look at this picture and all I can think about is, "Imagine if I look out the window and see this." I'm excited!!
I finished the seven quizzes we needed to take before we were allowed to leave the States. I learned a lot of random facts about Australia which should come in handy.
For example, the US dollar is strong against the Australian dollar, which excites me. When I traveled to Italy for spring break this year, it was difficult to buy things knowing they were actually about one-third more expensive than what the price tag stated. However, this time around, the prices will be less expensive. Now I just have to leave enough room in my bag for souvenirs without exceeding 44 pounds...
I also learned that in Australia the cars drive on the left side of the road. Knowing myself, I think this small, trivial thing will be something that will endlessly amuse and amaze me. It just blows my mind that something so natural to them is literally foreign to us. I can't wait to figure out other things that are so different that I am unaware of at this moment.
I just look at this picture and all I can think about is, "Imagine if I look out the window and see this." I'm excited!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Structure of Australia
Capital: Canberra
Time difference: 15 hours ahead of EST, USA (Australia is divided into three time zones.)
Administrative Divisions: 6 states & 2 territories- Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia
Independence Day: January 1, 1901 (from the UK colonies)
Constitution: July 9 1900. (note: it was effective as of January 1, 1901.)
National Holidays: Australia Day- January 26, ANZAC Day- April 25
(note: ANZAC Day celebrates the anniversary of when the troops of the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps landed during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915.)
Government: Three branches- Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Prime Minister: Kevin Rudd
Queen: Elizabeth II
Bicameral Federal Parliment: House of Representatives & Senate
Time difference: 15 hours ahead of EST, USA (Australia is divided into three time zones.)
Administrative Divisions: 6 states & 2 territories- Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia
Independence Day: January 1, 1901 (from the UK colonies)
Constitution: July 9 1900. (note: it was effective as of January 1, 1901.)
National Holidays: Australia Day- January 26, ANZAC Day- April 25
(note: ANZAC Day celebrates the anniversary of when the troops of the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps landed during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915.)
Government: Three branches- Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Prime Minister: Kevin Rudd
Queen: Elizabeth II
Bicameral Federal Parliment: House of Representatives & Senate
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Unique Australian Animals
The dingo is Australia's wild dog. It is found everywhere except Tasmania. They live and hunt alone rather in packs. Regardless of people think, dingoes are not truly native to Australia. There are a few different theories to how they arrived. Some believe Aborigines brought them to the island over 15,000 years ago. Others think sea farers from East Asia brought dingoes to Australia to trade and/or eat them.Another animal unique to Australia is the platypus. It is only found in eastern Australia, alongside rivers and freshwater lakes. It eats
shrimp and aquatic larvae as well as worms. It has webbed feet to help with swimming, and males have a toxic spur located on the inside of both hind leg ankles. Its venom is strong enough to kill a dog and enough to cause excruciating pain in humans. It is a buoyant creature, and therefore has to keep swimming downward in order to stay submerged.
More uncommon, however, is the Quokka. They are marsupials like the forest wallaby and tree kangaroo. They are mainly nocturnal, and found mostly on Rottnest Island, which is located off the south-western part of Australia. However, they are believed to be spreading back to the mainland. The Quokka has no fear of humans. Apparently and it is not uncommon for Quokka to approach humans closely, kind of like the squirrels at Harding University.Of course there are the animals normally associated with Australia: kangaroos, koala bears, Tasmanian devils and emu. I can't wait to go and see the things that are unique to each specific country and experience their culture and the things that they are known for.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
How about that weather?
Due to the beautiful weather lately, I decided to check out what it is going to be like in Australia when we are over there. Unfortunately, they do everything in degrees Celsius, which makes me sad because I have never been good at telling how hot or cold that temperature really is. I converted all the temperatures to Fahrenheit for the sake of convenience.
(avg high, avg low)
September: 75.2, 55.22
October: 78.98, 60.44
November: 82.04, 64.58
December: 84.38, 67.64
In comparison to the United States' temperature at that time of year, there is clearly a considerable difference. I am so excited to spend Thanksgiving in a short-sleeve shirt or a dress rather than a sweatshirt.
(avg high, avg low)
September: 75.2, 55.22
October: 78.98, 60.44
November: 82.04, 64.58
December: 84.38, 67.64
In comparison to the United States' temperature at that time of year, there is clearly a considerable difference. I am so excited to spend Thanksgiving in a short-sleeve shirt or a dress rather than a sweatshirt.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Tokyo!
Thursday night we had a meeting talking about arranging our flights. We have to fly to LAX in California, where we will all meet up and then fly out to Australia!!!! During the meeting Mrs. Atchley, one of the coordinators, said there was a chance for a select few to make a stop-over in Tokyo, Japan.
Now, Tokyo is very expensive. The directors of HUA were telling us to set aside $400 per DAY. The burgers and drinks at fast food total to be about $10 EACH, and a taxi cost $7 just to get inside! It is the most expensive city to live in the world, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
One serving of sushi rolls in a restaurant costs about $9.68.
Pizza delivery (1 piece)? $22.64.
One serving of Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl? $11.17
One serving of curry rice? $7.43
One SINGLE cup of COFFEE....... $4.88
Yeah.. I'll say Tokyo's expensive! Though it would be fun to see Japan and its culture, I think I'll have to spend my money elsewhere, like horseback riding down the Lord of the Rings trail in New Zealand!
Now, Tokyo is very expensive. The directors of HUA were telling us to set aside $400 per DAY. The burgers and drinks at fast food total to be about $10 EACH, and a taxi cost $7 just to get inside! It is the most expensive city to live in the world, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer.
One serving of sushi rolls in a restaurant costs about $9.68.
Pizza delivery (1 piece)? $22.64.
One serving of Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl? $11.17
One serving of curry rice? $7.43
One SINGLE cup of COFFEE....... $4.88
Yeah.. I'll say Tokyo's expensive! Though it would be fun to see Japan and its culture, I think I'll have to spend my money elsewhere, like horseback riding down the Lord of the Rings trail in New Zealand!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Australian Climates
- Summer: December to February
- Autumn: March to May
- Winter: June to August
- Spring: September to November
The north: tropical regions with high temperatures and high humidity, and wet and dry seasons. The wet season lasts about six months in summer and spring, between December and March. The dry season lasts about six months in autumn and winter, usually between May and October.
The center: dry, desert regions with high daytime temperatures and low amounts of rain. Temperatures range from around 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to between 61 and 75 degrees in the winter.
The south: temperate regions with moderate rainfall and temperatures ranging from hot to cold. The summer frequently has periods of heat wave and drought. The winters, while usually cold, wet and windy, are quite mild.
Droughts, bushfires and cyclones are typical to Australia. Since Australia is the driest inhabited continent with unpredictable rainfall patterns, it experiences a lot of droughts. Bushfires are large, out of control fires that happen in the bushland. Low humidity, high winds, high temperatures and low rainfall add to the chance of a bushfire. Cyclones happen about six times in Australia a year. They usually happen between November and April. The worst cyclone to ever hit Australia was Cyclone Mahina. In 1899, it killed over 400 people when it destroyed an entire pearl-fishing fleet at Bathurst Bay in Queensland.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Unusual Australian foods
Abdomen of small green ants
It is said the abdomen actually tastes like lemon sherbet! If you're wondering how to eat one: pick them up by their head and squash it (so they won't bite you) then bite off the abdomen. Enjoy!
Vegemite
Black, tacky, salty yeast extract that is spread on breads or toast.
Crocodile sausage
"Tastes like salty chicken."
Kangaroo/Emu steaks
They are very good for you, though it may mean eating the country's national emblems.
Witchety grubs
Moth larvae that measures about the size of a pinky finger. They used to be eaten only by the Aborigines, but now are known as a local delicacy.
It is said the abdomen actually tastes like lemon sherbet! If you're wondering how to eat one: pick them up by their head and squash it (so they won't bite you) then bite off the abdomen. Enjoy!
Vegemite
Black, tacky, salty yeast extract that is spread on breads or toast.
Crocodile sausage
"Tastes like salty chicken."
Kangaroo/Emu steaks
They are very good for you, though it may mean eating the country's national emblems.
Witchety grubs
Moth larvae that measures about the size of a pinky finger. They used to be eaten only by the Aborigines, but now are known as a local delicacy.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Typical Australian Cuisine
Food food food!
Every different place in the world is going to have different food and different traditional foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Americans, for example, are all about their bacon and eggs with a side of toast for a normal breakfast. For lunch, maybe a sandwich, and meat and potatoes for dinner.
But what is a typical Australian day look like for food?
Breakfast
For breakfast, a light meal typically includes porridge, cereal, toast and fruit. In the colder regions, or simply if someone wants a little heartier meal, breakfast in Australia can resemble a full English breakfast. A full English breakfast and a heavier cooked Australian breakfast will frequently include your typical bacon, eggs, sausages and toast with spread, but also mushrooms, baked beans and tomatoes. Vegemite is a popular black, salty spread which is put on toast or bread and eaten in the morning. It is similar to Marmite, which is made from yeast extract.
In seventh grade my social studies teacher asked if anyone wanted to sample Vegemite. I did. Let's just say my opinion of the stuff is less than favorable.
Lunch
Lunch is not big in Australia since they fill up on morning tea. However, if one was to eat lunch, chances are they would eat a Vegemite sandwich, or one made of pretty much anything they could find. For example, they would make sandwiches out of baked beans, sweet corn, mushrooms, fish paste, banana and sugar or even cold spaghetti. Also popular are hamburgers, but with their own flair of course. Some even add a fried egg, pickled beet root or pineapple.
Dinner
Every different place in the world is going to have different food and different traditional foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Americans, for example, are all about their bacon and eggs with a side of toast for a normal breakfast. For lunch, maybe a sandwich, and meat and potatoes for dinner.
But what is a typical Australian day look like for food?
Breakfast
For breakfast, a light meal typically includes porridge, cereal, toast and fruit. In the colder regions, or simply if someone wants a little heartier meal, breakfast in Australia can resemble a full English breakfast. A full English breakfast and a heavier cooked Australian breakfast will frequently include your typical bacon, eggs, sausages and toast with spread, but also mushrooms, baked beans and tomatoes. Vegemite is a popular black, salty spread which is put on toast or bread and eaten in the morning. It is similar to Marmite, which is made from yeast extract.
In seventh grade my social studies teacher asked if anyone wanted to sample Vegemite. I did. Let's just say my opinion of the stuff is less than favorable.
Lunch
Lunch is not big in Australia since they fill up on morning tea. However, if one was to eat lunch, chances are they would eat a Vegemite sandwich, or one made of pretty much anything they could find. For example, they would make sandwiches out of baked beans, sweet corn, mushrooms, fish paste, banana and sugar or even cold spaghetti. Also popular are hamburgers, but with their own flair of course. Some even add a fried egg, pickled beet root or pineapple.
Dinner
This is the biggest meal of the day. Australians have family dinners for the most part- sitting around the table with immediate family. Like America, there are various typical dinners according to each household and their background; common choices would be meat and vegetables, stirfry, pasta, pizza, casseroles, barbecue meat, vegetables, salad and soup. To me that seems pretty "Americanized." Restaurants serve the same type of food: salad, curry dishes, steak, chicken dishes, risotto, along with the red or white wines.
Specialities
Considered by some as national foods, ANZAC biscuits and pavlova are popular in Australia, though the oldest recipes trace back to New Zealand. ANZAC biscuits are made of rolled oats, flour, cocnut, sugar, butter and golden syrup and were highly popular during the war times since the ingredients didn't spoil. Pavlova is a meringue cake with a light, soft inner layer complete with a crispy crust. It was named to honor the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova after one of her tours in 1920 to Australia and New Zealand.
Meat pies and sausage rolls are big in Australia. There is even an annual competition to find the "Great Australian Meat Pie." Some places where they sell meat pies are Four-and-Twenty, Mrs Macs, Balfours, Villis, J. R. Pinders and Big Ben. The picture below is of a meat pie with tomato sauce on it. Look for my next blog about the weird foods of Australia!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Random Facts
It's always fun to know random facts about a place before you go there, so here is a list of random facts you might not have known before you read this!
-The Great Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the world. It's over 2010 kilometers.
-The average Australian will consume 165,000 eggs in his or her lifetime.
-The average family in Australia has 1.65 children.
-In 1838 it was declared illegal to swim at public beaches during the day. This law was enforced until 1902.
-It has been reported that the first European settlers in Australia drank more alcohol per head of population than any other community in the history of mankind.
-Australia's first police force was a band of 12 of the most well behaved Convicts.
-In 1832, 300 female Convicts at the Cascade Female Factory mooned the Governor of Tasmania during a chapel service. It was said that in a "rare moment of collusion with the Convict women, the ladies in the Governor's party could not control their laughter."
-A baby kangaroo at the time of its birth measures 2 centimeters.
-Kangaroos need very little water to survive and are capable of going for months without drinking at all.
-A kangaroo being chased by a dog may jump into a dam. If the dog gives chase, the kangaroo may turn towards the dog, then use its paws to push the dog's head underwater in order to drown it.
-The day of the Melbourne Cup (a horse race!) is a public holiday in Melbourne.
-The 'dingo fence' in Australia is the longest fence in the world, and is about twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
-Australians may refer to Americans as 'Seppos'. This is an abbreviation for 'Septic Tank' which is rhyming slang for 'Yank'.
-In 1967, Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia went for a swim at the beach and was never seen again. Theories about his disappearance include kidnapping by a Russian submarine, eaten by a shark or being carried away by the tide.
-Per capita, Australians read more newspapers than any other nation.
-It is estimated that 50% of Australians aged 14-19 are active users of Cannabis.
These facts came from:
http://www.australianhistory.org/australian-facts.php
http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/facts.htm
-The Great Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the world. It's over 2010 kilometers.
-The average Australian will consume 165,000 eggs in his or her lifetime.
-The average family in Australia has 1.65 children.
-In 1838 it was declared illegal to swim at public beaches during the day. This law was enforced until 1902.
-It has been reported that the first European settlers in Australia drank more alcohol per head of population than any other community in the history of mankind.
-Australia's first police force was a band of 12 of the most well behaved Convicts.
-In 1832, 300 female Convicts at the Cascade Female Factory mooned the Governor of Tasmania during a chapel service. It was said that in a "rare moment of collusion with the Convict women, the ladies in the Governor's party could not control their laughter."
-A baby kangaroo at the time of its birth measures 2 centimeters.
-Kangaroos need very little water to survive and are capable of going for months without drinking at all.
-A kangaroo being chased by a dog may jump into a dam. If the dog gives chase, the kangaroo may turn towards the dog, then use its paws to push the dog's head underwater in order to drown it.
-The day of the Melbourne Cup (a horse race!) is a public holiday in Melbourne.
-The 'dingo fence' in Australia is the longest fence in the world, and is about twice as long as the Great Wall of China.
-Australians may refer to Americans as 'Seppos'. This is an abbreviation for 'Septic Tank' which is rhyming slang for 'Yank'.
-In 1967, Harold Holt, the Prime Minister of Australia went for a swim at the beach and was never seen again. Theories about his disappearance include kidnapping by a Russian submarine, eaten by a shark or being carried away by the tide.
-Per capita, Australians read more newspapers than any other nation.
-It is estimated that 50% of Australians aged 14-19 are active users of Cannabis.
These facts came from:
http://www.australianhistory.org/australian-facts.php
http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/facts.htm
Saturday, January 30, 2010
First HUA meeting
We had our first Harding University in Australia (HUA) meeting this past Tuesday on what was ironically National Australia Day. During the meeting we discussed getting our tickets settled, but we couldn't even do that because we still don't have a departure date! The estimated time is sometimes early September. I believe the teachers going said we're going first to New Zealand, then to Australia, and finally Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam last. We looked at the temperatures for what thte counties we will be visiting for that time of year are: in Thailand, it will be an average temperature of around 64 degrees. Weirdly enough, Australia was not on the list of temperatures, but Charlotte Amalie in Virgin Islands was. It seems like it will be beautiful weather for when we get to live on the other side of the world for a few months.
We also got our book lists for the classes we will be taking. This was a little bit of a slap of reality because honestly, sometimes I forget that we're going to have to take classes while we're overseas. The classes I will be taking overseas are the three required ones: world civilization and humanities, international studies and Paul. I will also be taking physical science and hopefully an independent study in photography to make a total of 16 hours. Luckily, the humanities class counts for art appreciation and world lit- two classes I'd rather not take. However, I've heard classes overseas are way easier than back on the campus, and I'll get to study on the beach! What more could someone want?
Speaking of the beach, we will live right across the street from the Gold Coast while we're staying in Australia. The instructors gave us a list of clothes to pack to accommodate ourselves for the climate change: jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandlas and bathing suits made the list. Of course, they said to pack light.. and I'm planning on it so I can bring back a ton of souvenirs for family and friends.
In order to pay for all the souvenirs I'm planning on buying, I'm going to need some spending moolah. That's why I'm applying to be an RA while overseas. It's a pretty strenuous process; I need seven people to give me recommendations- from RAs to faculty members to ministers. Fortunately for me, I started filling them out right away and wanted to get all the forms done as soon as possible. If I don't get this job, I need to start searching for something else to raise all of my money to do things overseas. We'll have to see where that goes. Until then, I'm doing everything I can to learn about what there is to do in these countries, how much it will cost and what I need in order to prepare.
We also got our book lists for the classes we will be taking. This was a little bit of a slap of reality because honestly, sometimes I forget that we're going to have to take classes while we're overseas. The classes I will be taking overseas are the three required ones: world civilization and humanities, international studies and Paul. I will also be taking physical science and hopefully an independent study in photography to make a total of 16 hours. Luckily, the humanities class counts for art appreciation and world lit- two classes I'd rather not take. However, I've heard classes overseas are way easier than back on the campus, and I'll get to study on the beach! What more could someone want?
Speaking of the beach, we will live right across the street from the Gold Coast while we're staying in Australia. The instructors gave us a list of clothes to pack to accommodate ourselves for the climate change: jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sandlas and bathing suits made the list. Of course, they said to pack light.. and I'm planning on it so I can bring back a ton of souvenirs for family and friends.
In order to pay for all the souvenirs I'm planning on buying, I'm going to need some spending moolah. That's why I'm applying to be an RA while overseas. It's a pretty strenuous process; I need seven people to give me recommendations- from RAs to faculty members to ministers. Fortunately for me, I started filling them out right away and wanted to get all the forms done as soon as possible. If I don't get this job, I need to start searching for something else to raise all of my money to do things overseas. We'll have to see where that goes. Until then, I'm doing everything I can to learn about what there is to do in these countries, how much it will cost and what I need in order to prepare.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Australian Lingo
I investigated the different lingo and slang used in Australia that would differ than our culture. Here is a list of the interesting or completely wacked-out ones that I found. Of course, a compilation and list on the internet is going to have an eclectic mix; I’m sure not all of these words are used! For frame of reference, I also looked up American slang to see what words were listed that normal U.S. citizens would never even dream of using. Case in point: I found the word “armpit,” as in “this town is an armpit.” So in defense of Australians, I’m sure they don’t use all these words, but they were rather fun to look up and discuss with my roomie, Nicole.
Try to figure out what each of these slang words are in Australia. Answers are below.
Easy
1. Joey 2. Barbie 3. Loo 4. Aussie 5. Beaut 6. Sunnies 7. G'Day! 8. Bloke
Medium
1. Ankle biter 2. Rack off 3. Chuck a Uey 4. Pash 5. Cook 6. Blow in 7. Kiwi 8. Freshie
Hard
1. Fossicking 2. Bush telly 3. Maccas 4. Cactus 5. Dill 6. Bikkie
Impossible!
1. Skite 2. Throw a wobbly 3. Boomer 4. Give a gobful 5. Flat out like a lizard drinking 6. Blue 7. Stickybeak 8. Figjam 9. Zack 10. Shankys’s pony
Answers
Easy
1. baby kangaroo 2. barbecue 3. toilet 4. Australian 5. great, fantastic 6. sunglasses 7. hello! 8. man
Medium
1. small child 2. get lost! 3. do a u turn 4. passionate kiss 5. one's wife 6. stranger 7. person from New Zealand 8. freshwater crocodile
Hard
1. search/rummage 2. campfire 3. McDonald's 4. dead, broken 5. an idiot 6. biscuit
Impossible!
1. boast, brag 2. go mad 3. large male kangaroo 4. abuse verbally 5. very busy 6. argument/mistake 7. nosy person 8. someone who has a high opinion of themselves 9. sixpence (5 cents) 10. to travel on foot
Try to figure out what each of these slang words are in Australia. Answers are below.
Easy
1. Joey 2. Barbie 3. Loo 4. Aussie 5. Beaut 6. Sunnies 7. G'Day! 8. Bloke
Medium
1. Ankle biter 2. Rack off 3. Chuck a Uey 4. Pash 5. Cook 6. Blow in 7. Kiwi 8. Freshie
Hard
1. Fossicking 2. Bush telly 3. Maccas 4. Cactus 5. Dill 6. Bikkie
Impossible!
1. Skite 2. Throw a wobbly 3. Boomer 4. Give a gobful 5. Flat out like a lizard drinking 6. Blue 7. Stickybeak 8. Figjam 9. Zack 10. Shankys’s pony
Answers
Easy
1. baby kangaroo 2. barbecue 3. toilet 4. Australian 5. great, fantastic 6. sunglasses 7. hello! 8. man
Medium
1. small child 2. get lost! 3. do a u turn 4. passionate kiss 5. one's wife 6. stranger 7. person from New Zealand 8. freshwater crocodile
Hard
1. search/rummage 2. campfire 3. McDonald's 4. dead, broken 5. an idiot 6. biscuit
Impossible!
1. boast, brag 2. go mad 3. large male kangaroo 4. abuse verbally 5. very busy 6. argument/mistake 7. nosy person 8. someone who has a high opinion of themselves 9. sixpence (5 cents) 10. to travel on foot
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Holy dooley! That roo's a beaut! Fire up the barbie.
College is full of wonderful experiences. Everything from weekend trips to intramural sports to dorm life, college is a once-in-a-lifetime event, with many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. One opportunity I've been blessed to be a part of is the study abroad programs at Harding University. Within this calendar year of 2010 I will be on four different continents. I will be traveling to New Zealand, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and finally, Australia.
Before I get to adapting into a world-traveler, however, there are a lot of different steps. I have to learn the culture, the lingo, Australian taboos and how the people on the eastern hemisphere feel about Americans. I have to decide how and what to pack and about the politics.
I will be keeping an updated blog about everything I learn about Australia and the other countries, including random facts about each. Keep coming back to check for updated posts about the progress of the process of the trip and new information I learn along the way. Until then, G'day mate!
Before I get to adapting into a world-traveler, however, there are a lot of different steps. I have to learn the culture, the lingo, Australian taboos and how the people on the eastern hemisphere feel about Americans. I have to decide how and what to pack and about the politics.
I will be keeping an updated blog about everything I learn about Australia and the other countries, including random facts about each. Keep coming back to check for updated posts about the progress of the process of the trip and new information I learn along the way. Until then, G'day mate!
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