School is back in session! I have successfully completed my first class at Bond, and although classes here are naturally much different from what I am used to in the states, school is still school with all that comes along with it. However, I only have classes Mondays and Tuesdays which is something that I could definately get used to.
Today's list is a compilation of Australian things that I have so far experienced, as well as things that people who are planning on coming to visit should keep an eye out for:
Tim Tams: delicious chocolate cookie creations, everyone should participate in a "Tim Tam Slam"
Flat White: coffee here is different in the sense that it is not the typical drip coffee normally ordered in the US, almost all of the drinks are espresso based (much better!). My favorite aussie thing to order is an unsweetened Flat White, which can be compared to an Americano, although you just really need to have one to experience the difference.
Gotye: In my never ending quest for new music, I was lucky enough to stumble upon this song my first day here, only to later discover that it is the current top hit on the Australian pop chart (and its not what you would expect)
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: I'm told that everyone who visits Australia is supposed to pet a koala and a kangaroo and then decide which one is softer. We are lucky enough to be only half an hour away from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and for $30AUS I now have unlimited park visits. On Sunday, we woke up bright and early, and I got to see kangaroos for the second time, as well as a bunch of other amazing Aussie animals up close and personal. Here I am with one of the national Australian emblems, the emu:
Fun fact: Australia chose the emu and kangaroo as its national emblems for the symbolic reason that both animals can only walk in a forward direction.
Today's list is a compilation of Australian things that I have so far experienced, as well as things that people who are planning on coming to visit should keep an eye out for:
Tim Tams: delicious chocolate cookie creations, everyone should participate in a "Tim Tam Slam"
Flat White: coffee here is different in the sense that it is not the typical drip coffee normally ordered in the US, almost all of the drinks are espresso based (much better!). My favorite aussie thing to order is an unsweetened Flat White, which can be compared to an Americano, although you just really need to have one to experience the difference.
Gotye: In my never ending quest for new music, I was lucky enough to stumble upon this song my first day here, only to later discover that it is the current top hit on the Australian pop chart (and its not what you would expect)
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: I'm told that everyone who visits Australia is supposed to pet a koala and a kangaroo and then decide which one is softer. We are lucky enough to be only half an hour away from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and for $30AUS I now have unlimited park visits. On Sunday, we woke up bright and early, and I got to see kangaroos for the second time, as well as a bunch of other amazing Aussie animals up close and personal. Here I am with one of the national Australian emblems, the emu:
Fun fact: Australia chose the emu and kangaroo as its national emblems for the symbolic reason that both animals can only walk in a forward direction.
Like your blog - especially the fun fact and the music selection
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