Blogs from Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania - page 8

After a big week at Uni Dan, Emily, Cole and I decided to jump in the car and head down the coast to Wollongong for a bit of a change of scenery! After a fair about of messing around in the surf...those waves were BIG and strong, we headed off to Nan Tian Temple for a change of pace! The Temple is the largest, most southernly Buddhist temple in the world and very impressive...well worth a look and a stroll around....just arrive with more than 30mins before the closing time! :) ... read more

Well, after 14 hours of travelling, we made it to Sydney. There were a few tears and tantrums from Dad, but Mom and G held it together. We quickly got to Wollongong and we've settled at Graduate House, into a comfortable two bedroom apartment. It even comes with pets! The first week was a flurry of new phones, shopping, visas, computer issues, school visits, busses, and pest control. We've been quick to catch up with old friends and Gabe has been busy making new ones. We're into our second week and things have settled considerably. Mom's at uni, Gabe's at school and me...? Well, I've bought a bike, been to the beach and am considering a job. Dreams do come true, Kids!... read more

Sometimes I ask myself what the hell I came to Australia for, when I look at the current wheather at home! At the same time I saw the first snowman that was built on Wollongong campus, ever. It wasn't taller than my knee, but, hey, it was the first one ever! As far as pople can remember, it never snowed in Wollongong until this Thursday. Although I would actually call it soft hail instead of snow, but at least you could built a snowman with it. This week the term of capoeira practice ended and we had a rhoda, celebrating. I met very nice people in this group and capoeira is maybe one of the best activities I do here. Afterwards, we went for a drink and had a good time together. I will definitely go ... read more

It was this Wednesday night that I experienced what, as I was told, happens every Wednesday night in Wollongong. We went to town before it was even midnight and entered the first bar, getting a free drink just for entering. It was without taste or creativity and had nothing to entertain it's visitors; just a rectangular room with a bar. We left and entered the next one. Somehow, this one was quite similar. We had another few drinks and went to another club which was merely rectangular as well and had no decoration either. It played some elecronic music that didn't particularly fit my taste, but I was already challenged by all the drinks so it was all right with me. Of course we went to another one afterwards. I dont know, if I forgot one, ... read more

Hi there, I arrived in Wollongong last Wednesday and am hosted by a friendly guy who lives here. At the moment there's nothing but holidays for me as University lessons didn't start, yet. The environment is so amazing! Unfortunately, I don't have a camera, yet, but as soon as I bought one I'll provide you with fotos, I promise. Wollongong is situated 90 minuites south of Sydney, NSW, Australia and lies directly at the beach. As I learned, 'Wollongong' is an Aboriginal name and means 'between the hills and the shore'. It really is incredible how pleasant the nature is around here! The hills are covered with ever-green trees and the beaches with white sand. It's fantastic! But best is the weather: Since I arrived I didn't see one cloud. The Australians call the present status ... read more