So as some of you may have noticed (and yes it was brought
to my attention) I havent updated my blog for awhile. There is a reason for
that. I am simply too busy having fun. In the time since I last updated,
several things have happened.
First, we went to Canberra, and more importantly, we left Canberra. We arrived on Sunday night to an absolute Ghost town. As soon as we got off the bus it became very evident that there isn't much to do in Canberra. We were staying at the Youth Hostel, which after the hostel we had in Melbourne, seemed like a pretty big crap hole. First, the internet was not free, and the rates they asked were just above ridiculous. So we spent a lot of the time on the internet at Mcdonnalds, where there is free wifi with a purchase of anything. They also sell ice cream cones for $0.30 a piece. I ate a lot of ice cream. Also, Canberra was cold. I don’t know if its becoming clear yet, I did not really enjoy my time in Canberra. The place makes Edmonton seem like paradise. Yeah, I said it. We did, however see the Australian Institute for Sport which is an awesome facility, as well as visited a Rugby Union league team, The Brumbies. I have a new favourite Rugby Union team. Aside from that, Canberra really wasn’t that great. Check the pictures for everything else. Lets move on shall we.
Two nights later we arrived in Sydney and WOW. This city is incredible. Our hostel is right on the harbour overlooking the Opera House (See facebook for pictures). We arrived off the train and immediately went to UTS, where a panel was given on Sport Management, although we showed up late, there was still plenty of free food and beer (also free). Our immediate impressions on Sydney compared to Canberra was that Sydney was awesome, Canberra sucked. After eating said free food, we made our way to the hostel and set out to explore the town. We stumbled upon a small café and ate dinner (Spaghetti was awesome) before getting some ice cream. I fricken love ice cream.
The next morning, which was actually this morning, we went to UTS again, only this time to a different campus and gave our presentations (which I nailed). Mine was on climate change and it’s impact on Winter Sports. After we gave our presentations, we were treated to a free barbeque which again was delicious. UTS has really stepped up to the plate and been incredible hosts, especially with the free food.
After that we made our way back to the hostel and set out to find a grocery store (or supermarket as they call it here) and made a taco night (Meg, Brooklyn, Curtis and myself…or the Balto Quatro as we call ourselves…long story) Holy crap do I love tacos. We also bought a bunch of beer which I am currently in the process of killing. Haha Beer. Anyways. My skype address is Geoff.edwards159 for those of you who don’t know. Skype me sometime and I will show you the lay of the land. Cool hostel we’re at by the way. It’s a very interesting layout that I really have to take pictures of to explain. Words just aren’t enough. Or I can’t figure out how to properly lay them out. One of the two. Anywyas back to killing more beers.There will be no survivors. Geoff away!
PS. I booked a couple flights around the country as well as a bus out to the Ski Hill. I will be going from Sydney to Surfers Paradise on Monday, then the contiki trip up to Cairns, where I will be meeting up with the Balto Quatro again and going back south, then Flying out of Airlie Beach to Melbourne via Brisbane. Then I stay a night in Melbourne, hop on a bus in the morning (of June 1st) and head to the ski hill. YAY!!!!
PPS. Canberra sucked.
First, we went to Canberra, and more importantly, we left Canberra. We arrived on Sunday night to an absolute Ghost town. As soon as we got off the bus it became very evident that there isn't much to do in Canberra. We were staying at the Youth Hostel, which after the hostel we had in Melbourne, seemed like a pretty big crap hole. First, the internet was not free, and the rates they asked were just above ridiculous. So we spent a lot of the time on the internet at Mcdonnalds, where there is free wifi with a purchase of anything. They also sell ice cream cones for $0.30 a piece. I ate a lot of ice cream. Also, Canberra was cold. I don’t know if its becoming clear yet, I did not really enjoy my time in Canberra. The place makes Edmonton seem like paradise. Yeah, I said it. We did, however see the Australian Institute for Sport which is an awesome facility, as well as visited a Rugby Union league team, The Brumbies. I have a new favourite Rugby Union team. Aside from that, Canberra really wasn’t that great. Check the pictures for everything else. Lets move on shall we.
Two nights later we arrived in Sydney and WOW. This city is incredible. Our hostel is right on the harbour overlooking the Opera House (See facebook for pictures). We arrived off the train and immediately went to UTS, where a panel was given on Sport Management, although we showed up late, there was still plenty of free food and beer (also free). Our immediate impressions on Sydney compared to Canberra was that Sydney was awesome, Canberra sucked. After eating said free food, we made our way to the hostel and set out to explore the town. We stumbled upon a small café and ate dinner (Spaghetti was awesome) before getting some ice cream. I fricken love ice cream.
The next morning, which was actually this morning, we went to UTS again, only this time to a different campus and gave our presentations (which I nailed). Mine was on climate change and it’s impact on Winter Sports. After we gave our presentations, we were treated to a free barbeque which again was delicious. UTS has really stepped up to the plate and been incredible hosts, especially with the free food.
After that we made our way back to the hostel and set out to find a grocery store (or supermarket as they call it here) and made a taco night (Meg, Brooklyn, Curtis and myself…or the Balto Quatro as we call ourselves…long story) Holy crap do I love tacos. We also bought a bunch of beer which I am currently in the process of killing. Haha Beer. Anyways. My skype address is Geoff.edwards159 for those of you who don’t know. Skype me sometime and I will show you the lay of the land. Cool hostel we’re at by the way. It’s a very interesting layout that I really have to take pictures of to explain. Words just aren’t enough. Or I can’t figure out how to properly lay them out. One of the two. Anywyas back to killing more beers.There will be no survivors. Geoff away!
PS. I booked a couple flights around the country as well as a bus out to the Ski Hill. I will be going from Sydney to Surfers Paradise on Monday, then the contiki trip up to Cairns, where I will be meeting up with the Balto Quatro again and going back south, then Flying out of Airlie Beach to Melbourne via Brisbane. Then I stay a night in Melbourne, hop on a bus in the morning (of June 1st) and head to the ski hill. YAY!!!!
PPS. Canberra sucked.
I love your blog! It is obvious that you are loving Australia...except for Canberra of course. Keep it coming.
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