Right now I'm just killing time until we leave for the train station. We've been staying in Brisbane and yesterday we took a train to Surfers Paradise and spent the night. We go back to Brisbane in about a 1/2 an hour. Our hotel in Brisbane doesn't have internet access so that's why I haven't posted anything.
Anyway, our 2nd night in Brisbane we went to a reception that one of Henry's (our professor) friends hosted for us and faculty of the school of architecture in Brisbane. The food was awesome! I had prawns, passion fruit, sugar plums and fresh figs. We also had a lot of excellent wine and I even discovered that I don't mind a good, dry Cabernet sauvignon.
It's rained everyday we were in Brisbane so I haven't done much. I really want to go to the Koala sanctuary tomorrow but we still have to do a watercolor so I don't really think I have time. I might just say screw the water color and go anyway, it's more important to me to be able to hold a koala than to paint something I'm going to throw away.
Surfer's paradise is a lot of fun. I didn't surf on a surf board but I did try body surfing, which is really simple. The waves are huge and when comes in you jump at the right time so your with the crest of the wave and you just swim with it. It feels really cool to be at the top of the wave. I also got a really nice sunburn on my back while swimming. I put on sunscreen a couple of times but I guess it wasn't enough. The rest of me is pretty tan so I didn't get a burn.
Our whole group is getting sick, including me. I knew I should have spent yesterday taking it easy but it was our only day here. Now I have a cough and sore throat, which has been going around. I'm hoping I can get out of this afternoon's lecture to stay and rest in the hotel. The next place we go to is Cairns, and I definitely don't want to be sick. Henry's trying to arrange a tour to the great barrier reef which I don't want to miss.
You probably won't hear from me again until we get to Cairns, providing they have internet access. I don't know exactly what day we leave for Cairns, I think it's on the 19th though. Then we leave for Shanghai on the 22nd- and although our hotels are listed as having business centers I don't know what they'll cost to use.
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Gawd, I'm so jealous. I would love to have a sore throat and be in sea water at the same time. BUCK UP Sara!
Screw the watercolor and go see Koalas!!!
Can't wait to see what you think of China!
Love you SareBare!
Mom
How about a watercolor of a Koala?
Take care of yourself so you can get the most out of this trip. We think of you often and pray for your safe and interesting trip.
Love MomC
Hey Sara, Yeah, I say go with Mom C's idea and do a watercolor of koalas. I'd like to see your artistic interpretation of Australia's national symbol.
Bummer about your bug. It seems unavoidable to pick up some sort of nasty germ when you're traveling in a herd in a foreign land. I hope you can get some rest.
The body surfing sounds like a blast. Are the beaches littered with shells? I just love beach combing.
We'll be patient for your next post. WOW, CHINA!!!
It will be so cool! How do feel about not going to India now that you are a little weary?
Continue in good health and happiness. We all love you!! Een
Hi Sara, I'm going to try posting anonymously so maybe I'll get on. Oh, this is Nancy. You must hold a koala before you leave Australia. It would be very good for your soul. I'm going to have to get out the atlas to see where you are. I know where Sydney is but get the rest mixed up. Miss you.
Did you hold a koala? If so, that might end up being one of the most memorable parts of your trip. You can paint a watercolor anytime! Sometimes you just have to chuck the sensible and do what your heart desires. Hope you feel better soon.
It is only 7 degrees today. Hope you can catch some quality rays for all of us freezing in MN.
TTYL
Susie
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