Our group got lessons from the first ever surf club in the world! Very rad as we learned to hang ten!
Jun 30, 2009
Bondi Beach Surf Club
Our group got lessons from the first ever surf club in the world! Very rad as we learned to hang ten!
Jun 28, 2009
Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach
June 28, 2009
The Sydney Opera House is an impressive piece of architecture with a rich history. The design was chosen from the “rejected” pile at the last minute. It was suppose to take 3 yrs and 7 million dollars and took more like 16 yrs and tens of millions of dollars. The outside is one design, and independent of the interior buildings – The concert halls are amazing, each with a view of the water in the foyer. They have over 2000 events per year! After a scenic picture from a park, we toured the building and learned the amazing story of how it was built.
A trip 30 minutes out, and we arrive at Bondi Beach (pronounced Bond-eye) A beautiful while sandy beach in the suburbs of Sydney, Bondi is the home of the very surf club and the home of beach lifeguarding. We divided into groups, got into wetsuits and headed to the beach with instructors to learn how to ride the waves. Some of us actually managed to stand up after several wipe-outs – some were content to Knee the board all the way and all of us got use to the salty taste of the water. The sky was perfect with big clouds and the water cold but not too bad. We received a lesson in the history of lifeguarding, watched a simulated water rescue and had lunch at the members only club! What an awesome day!
On the way back to the hotel, we stopped for an hour’s worth of shopping at the 2nd largest China Town in the world (next to San Fran). It’s surprising how much you can spend in such a short time - sorry parents!
This evening we went back down to the harbor for dinner at Meat and Wine- where BBQ ribs, burgers and pasta filled us for the night. No one complained that the curfew was 9:30 – some even turned in early because of our 5:30 wake-up call for our last segment of the amazing journey. We head to Cairns tomorrow! Now sure about Internet for the next couple of days – will try to log in and tell you about the amazing weather we are having. Love to all back home
The Sydney Opera House is an impressive piece of architecture with a rich history. The design was chosen from the “rejected” pile at the last minute. It was suppose to take 3 yrs and 7 million dollars and took more like 16 yrs and tens of millions of dollars. The outside is one design, and independent of the interior buildings – The concert halls are amazing, each with a view of the water in the foyer. They have over 2000 events per year! After a scenic picture from a park, we toured the building and learned the amazing story of how it was built.
A trip 30 minutes out, and we arrive at Bondi Beach (pronounced Bond-eye) A beautiful while sandy beach in the suburbs of Sydney, Bondi is the home of the very surf club and the home of beach lifeguarding. We divided into groups, got into wetsuits and headed to the beach with instructors to learn how to ride the waves. Some of us actually managed to stand up after several wipe-outs – some were content to Knee the board all the way and all of us got use to the salty taste of the water. The sky was perfect with big clouds and the water cold but not too bad. We received a lesson in the history of lifeguarding, watched a simulated water rescue and had lunch at the members only club! What an awesome day!
On the way back to the hotel, we stopped for an hour’s worth of shopping at the 2nd largest China Town in the world (next to San Fran). It’s surprising how much you can spend in such a short time - sorry parents!
This evening we went back down to the harbor for dinner at Meat and Wine- where BBQ ribs, burgers and pasta filled us for the night. No one complained that the curfew was 9:30 – some even turned in early because of our 5:30 wake-up call for our last segment of the amazing journey. We head to Cairns tomorrow! Now sure about Internet for the next couple of days – will try to log in and tell you about the amazing weather we are having. Love to all back home
Jun 27, 2009
Kelsey's Journal entry
This is a little out of order - but the internet is so slow. We enjoyed a super cruise on the Sydney Harbor tonight - ended with fireworks and a pretty awesome disco dance!
Tomorrow we go surfing at Bondi Beach -- burrr, but we have wet suits!
Hope to get to China town for some bargain shopping, after seeing the Opera House. Love to all
PS - Kyle has only lost one hat...All are well - but tired!
G'Day Australia
WE make it to the airport for our early morning flight, and arive in Australia. Our first day we head to the stadium - site of the 2000 Sydney Olympics - we tour the stadium, used for 4 sports including Rugby which draws 80.000 to a game! We get a lesson in Cricket on the grounds - it's almost as fun as cornhole!
Frosty Morning at Homestay, off to Auckland
We leave our homestays on a frosty morning, say goodbye to the farms and head to the city of Auckland for a final day in New Zealand. the tower is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. the West Coast is known for beautiful beaches and great surf for fishing and board surfing.
Jun 26, 2009
NZ Sahool and field trip to Gorge for hike in old Gold mines
WE spend the mornings in the classrooms, observing and participating with the students, then the parents took us out in the afternoon for a field hike. We visited an old gold mining settlement in the gorge, then went to see a modern gold mining area still in use today. Big difference!
Rotorua, The Thermal Springs, Meeting our School families
The previous pictures show some of the amzing times we've had in NZ -
Jun 25, 2009
Island in the Volcano Lake, Rotorua - Bird Santuary
We took a boat ride out on the largest lake to have a guided tour of a beautiful bird sanctuary. Here we learned of the early natives, tasted some delicious forest foods, and found a super nice natural spring to warm our frozen toes!
Thermal Springs near Rotorura, NZ
We hiked the area which was the big attraction before the explosion - the water is quite warm, but it has a low pH so it is not for swimming. Alex caught a few zzzz's before making the hike to the bottom. Ferns are everywhere!
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