G’day, the adventure has begun! I am finally in my room at
Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. I started in Cincinnati, drove to Lexington,
then flew to Dallas, Brisbane, Sydney, and now Perth. It’s a little surreal,
I’ve been waiting and preparing for this trip for what feels like forever, but it still hasn’t
quite hit me yet that I am at my new home for the next five months. Well, it
sort of did when a man dressed as a kangaroo gave me a high five upon my
arrival at customs. I wanted to take a picture, but I didn’t have enough time.
From now on, I’ll be better about photos.
Before I left for Perth, I asked for travel and living
advice from various friends and family members. I’ll share my favorites with
you.
When making tomato sauce, add a prune to make it sweet.
Take a picture with a koala.
Wear winter clothes. (Winter here is mild, but chilly, like
Nashville.)
Hike in the outback, go snorkeling and try surfing.
Visit the wineries near the Margaret River.
Avoid hanging a clothesline outside, if possible. (There are
no automatic clothes dryers.)
Do whatever my Australian friends are doing, within reason.
Watch Australian TV, as it contributes to the overall
experience.
Ask my professors how I am progressing, as the tests are
late in the semester.
Visit Bali, Singapore and/or Hong Kong.
Be knowledgeable about American and Australian news.
Take advantage of every opportunity that is available,
regardless of current energy level.
Do you have anything else to add? I’d like to hear your
thoughts. This early in the trip, I need all the help that I can get.
Until
next time,
Sarah
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