We had a free weekend to explore Sydney so a group of our girls decided to take advantage of the great weather. We went to Bondi beach on Saturday. We had to complete so
me surveys for a research project so it was funny interviewing some Aussie residents. They knew we were Americans as soon as we opened our mouths, but they were all really nice to us! After our interviewing was finished, we soaked up some rays and went for a swim in the beautiful clear ocean. The water was amazing and it was so weird to be swimming in an ocean in January!!! That night was the first night of the Sydney festival. Sarah and I walked around Hyde Park for a while. There were SO many people there. There were different performances and food and things do to around the park. We were completely overwhelmed so we only stayed for like a half hour. That night the two of us went to one of the local pubs and showed off our dance moves. Copying the Australians' moves actually was a hit. I think we got more interested looks dancing like fools ;)Sunday morn
ing a small group of us went to Hillsong church. The worship band was unreal. It was an amazing experience to be a
part of an Australian service. We look forward to going again next Sunday! After church we took the ferry across Sydney Harbour to Manly beach. This was such a cute little beach town and again, the beach was gorgeous. Overall it was a great weekend and I can't believe how tan I am for only laying out for two days.Yesterday we to the Sydney Aquarium. I saw a HUGE sea turtle (so cute), lots of colorful fish, penguins, sharks, enormous stingrays and dugongs (Australian manatees). The aquarium was really fun and I got some cool videos on my new camera!
Today we have a free day so Sarah and I, along with some other girls, are heading back to Bondi to relax. I hear its freezing in the States. According to Sam Brix its the coldest winter in thirty years... so while you're worrying about getting frost bite, I'll be making sure I don't get a sun burn ;)
Ok, while you all are worrying about sunburn, we were concerned with frostbite on the ski slopes this past weekend! SOOOO glad you are having such a great time. The stories are fantastic, we almost feel as though we are there with you. (At least, we'd like to think we are right there with you!). Can't wait to hear about your next adventure. It was GREAT talking with you tonight. LOVE YOU, Mom & Kevin
ReplyDeleteThe pics are GREAT!! Tonight we head to a Flyers game with Uncle Greg & Aunt Lisa, should be fun, but not quite the adventures you guys are experiencing:) Love you,
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