Sorry for not posting for a while, but I have been traveling around up North and had my first day of classes today so things have been busy.
Last Tuesday, we left for Brisbane. There were 4 girls, all of us from Miami, and we flew to Brisbane mid afternoon. I have never experienced less security in my entire life, they never once checked my ID, it was a little strange, and we took liquids and food through security!! Things are definitely more relaxed and there isn't much concern here. The flight was very quick just an hour and a half, by the time we took off we were landing. Once we got to Brisbane, we went to our Hostel called Bunk which was right next to Brian's roommates from Fairfield who are studying in Brisbane for the semester. Bunk was interesting...there were 4 bunk beds in the room, so 4 random girls in there with us, and one bathroom and one shower. Not the hotel room I am used to but for 2 nights it was ideal and very very cheap! The first night we met up with Brian's roommates and went out with them. It was great to see them and funny to see people you know in Australia!
The next day, Wednesday, we went to the Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane. It was incredible. Koala's and Kangaroos everywhere, we literally walked into the area where all the kangaroos were and you just go up and hug them and feed them in a large field. It was unbelievable I loved them! Next, we knew we wanted to take a picture with a Koala, and Brisbane, Queensland is one of the only places you can actually do it, so Beth and I went straight over and hugged and held a koala!! They are so cute, and cuddly, I wanted to take her home with me!! We saw all sorts of animals there, saw some shows and it was just amazing. Such a great experience!
The next day we traveled by train to the Gold Coast, where Surfer's Paradise is and we felt as though we were back in Miami. There was even a sign that said "Miami Beach" so we were very confused. It was gorgeous, beautiful beaches and definitely "surfer's paradise". We found out hotel which was so great, especially after the hostel. It was a hallway with 2 separate doors, one with 2 single beds and a balcony and small living room, and then mine and Beth's had 2 single beds, a huge bathroom, a full kitchen, dining table, couch, and a balcony looking right at the water, we couldn't believe we got it for just $50 a night!! We went straight to the beach after dropping our stuff off, got some great colour, then went out that night. The next day we spent the whole day on the beach and had a great dinner, and then went out for a couple hours again. It was beautiful but nothing more than the beach and bars really, so for a couple days it was very relaxing but I certainly couldn't live there!
On Saturday we traveled back to Brisbane and went straight to the airport, and were back in Sydney by 630pm, and Will picked us up from the airport which was nice. It was nice getting back to Sydney, it certainly feels like home now!!
We had our first day of classes today, I had Australian Politics at 10am, and that was it, so went and changed my classes and schedule around, and I have a 9am tomorrow morning (Tuesday) but that is it for Tuesday so will be nice to get up and be done with class by 10am!
I will attempt to post some pictures now...
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