Meganpd

I stayed in Sorrento for 3 nights, still chilly but very pretty area and good company so it was alright! I got there by taking a ferry, then a train and finally a bus! The town I caught the bus in was very....interesting. I felt like I had gone straight to a sunnier version of Newark. As I waited for the bus I watched a man who'd managed to keep about 3 of his teeth get arrested for carrying around a rifle in a stroller. Him and his wife put on quite the show for everyone in town but thank God my bus came soon so I didn't have to witness anymore special events! The hostel itself is a small beach house and when I got there no one was at reception and only one guest ... read more

3/17/10 Today me and my roommate Elise went to get Brunch at Max Brenner’s which I never went to in the states and now will make a point to go all the time when I return! We had waffles with ice cream, bananas and strawberries with his famous melted chocolate on top. I didn’t believe chocolate could taste so good. It was like eating from the chocolate river in Willy Wonka…soooo good. Then we made a trip to Priceline for some bath and body essentials…priceline is like CVS times a hundred but it only has make-up, hair stuff, body wash, razors, and some medicine. It’s the only place to get the cheap make-up and things I get at pharmacies at home. Here a pharmacy or “chemist” is really strictly a place to get health related things ... read more

3/5/10 So as I finish my second week of work I think I’ll begin this entry with a little vocabulary lesson, part 1. It seems that some are finding it hard to understand the new words and phrases I’ve learned while hanging out with a bunch of English and Aussie people… Knackered: Really tired Pissed: Drunk Desperate for a Wee: I really need to pee Gorgeous: Delicious Nice: tasty Spot: pimple Dinner: lunch Tea: Dinner Maccas: McDonalds Hungry Jack’s: Burger King Grip: Bobby Pin How You Going?: How are you ? Buck’s Night: Bachelor Party Hen’s Night: Bachelorette Party Kitchen Tea: Bridal Shower Auntie: Aunt (everyone calls their Aunts, Auntie. Take note children I expect to be greeted as Auntie when I return!) Banger: sausage Biscuit: cookie Bloody: very Chips: fries Crips: Chips Lift: elevator Brummie: ... read more

2/24/10 Our “bus” arrived to take us from Byron Bay to Brisbane but it was more of a van than the bus we had imagined the “Brisbane 2 Hour Shuttle” to be. Regardless, it was $25, went straight there and had air conditioning…all the essentials. Before getting on the bus I happened to notice a ridiculous event. At the bus station suddenly a big rig truck pulled up in the bus zone…I thought clearly he was confused, drunk or both. So the guy gets out, comes around to the other side, opens the door and proceeds to help out 2 young girls along with their luggage…these girls thought it was hilarious and were taking pictures in the truck, with the trucker, outside the truck, waving to the truck…now there are a few reasons that made me ... read more

2/14/10 Happy Valentine’s Day! Although all you guys back in the states won’t be celebrating for another day but it’s Valentine’s Day here! I’ve been busy soaking up the summer sun so again I apologize for my blogging absence! Here is a summary of the last week or so! Coffs Harbour was fantastic! The hostel was a million times better than the one we had just come from and the area was gorgeous as well. I kept forgetting to take my camera to the beach but there was a historic Jetty that was so long that when you walked to the end you literally felt like you were in the middle of the ocean! We also walked (well it felt like hiking) up Muttonbird Island which is this small island with nothing but a steep path ... read more