Rainy Sunday

Today was a fantastic day. After a night of learning Aussie lingo, going out to dinner and going to bed at about 9 pm., I was ready to go for my first real day in Australia!!

They get us up early here...we had brekkie at 7:30 at a hotel this morning. We had some down time, so a few girls and I walked around in the city here in Caines and stopped at a open market. It was quite cool. They had all kinds of fresh produce, clothes, jewelry, or even a massage for those who felt the need. I tried this really strange fruit that had red rubbery spikes on the outside and was different than I have ever tasted. The texture was strange, I didn't like it because of it, but hey, it was worth a try.

After walking around, we all hopped on a bus and drove up the twisty road up a mountain that brought us to a magical place called Rainforestation. Here, I held a koala, wrapped a boa constrictor around me like a shawl, and snuggled up with a few kangaroos. We also were introduced to the aboriginal people and poorly threw a boomerang. So much touristy fun here.

When we came back, two other girls and I walked to McDonalds to find free wi-fi. Yeah...it about over a 30 min walk, which would have been fine except we were all carrying bags and its hot. I think its probably about 80 degrees but its really humid (it has been raining most of the morning.) I can't wait for the sun. I have a free day tomorrow so you'll be able to find me at the pool. Oh its going to be great.

Later this week we are going to the Great Barrier Reef and I will finally get to go to the ocean. Oh how beautiful it will be. I'm already excited!

Now its time for some ice cream. I probably shouldn't sit here in Mc D's and use free wireless and eat my own cookies..thats just bad form... haha.

Hope you are all well and I will post again hopefully soon.

Love :)