Australia Adventures

We have been to the zoo twice already! We saw some animals that we see at home, but also some animals that are only here in Australia. The Chimpanzees were so funny and active. We saw some them have (we think they were play) fights and some naps from them. We felt like we could stay there forever! We also saw Koala's and they were so cute. Did you know that the Koalas sleep 20 hours a day?! And they have a pouch just like a Kangaroo!! I could go on and on about the animals!

My family and I also went whale watching and had a "whale" of a time! (get it, haha) It was very cool, and we saw a lot. But, I got very sea-sick and had to lie down..

This upcoming Wednesday will be two weeks since we left for Chapel Hill. It seems like so long ago! I cant believe we are starting school in a week!! Summer wasn't long enough!



Dads work building~he started last Tuesday



A wallaby

A cute Koala

A Tasmanian Devil~ scary animals

Mama chimp and Baby chimp



Whale watching~you can see the spout of water



The start of 6 months



Sydney ~~Opera House-City-Sydney Harbor Bridge




 WE HAVE ARRIVED! Our six months have begun! A few things about our life here. I will be put in the "year 8" instead of the 7th grade because there isn't enough room in "year seven". We have gotten a car and are almost done unpacking. Australia is so busy and we have NO yard. All of the cars are parked in the road and we have to look for a parking spot to park at our own house. It is the middle of winter but in the 50-60's



Our apartment~ very cozy



Our kitchen









Francine organizing our new room







Our street



The Sydney Harbor Bridge (we walked over this taday)

The Sydney Opera House~we can see this not far from our house

I am in Brisbane, Australia right now. We are about to get on our last plane to Sydney! We are all so confused with the time. After we land we are meeting our school principals. I wish I could be home enjoying the pool with you all, but I know that this will be a great experience. It is really weird with the cold air!

Gettin' ready

39 days!!!
 I can't believe it! Big news... we have a place to live (kind of an apartment) Francine is also successfully in a school, and I am close to being on one! We also have people renting our house!

I can't believe it is actually happening!!~I am going now to start packing/clearing my room.

Gettin' ready

56 days!!!!!

70 days untill take off!!! (we are leaving June 29) I am getting really excited...but scared! I will miss you all so much. It is really weird thinking about the things I will miss (sports....camps....) :( ! I have actully started packing a little.

I will be going to Mossman High School (Francine will be going to Mossman Primary)