Week 2: Books, Bondi, and Blue (+ Igor)

BOOKS. My two classes started this week - Brand Promotions and Australian Culture . Even though our classes are taught in 3-4 hour blocks (totally foreign concept to me), it's not too bad. I actually think branding is fascinating, and I'm excited to explore it more on a professional level later... plus, major points to my professor who is taking us on a field trip to North Sydney for a company presentation and drinks afterwards at a local pub tomorrow. My Australian Culture class, on the other hand, has so far only taught me how to sleep with my eyes open (it's a special skill that my koala friends are helping me with... I'll keep you posted on the progress).

BONDI. Saturday we made our way to Bondi Beach for the famous walk to Coogee Beach. If I had one word to describe it, you ask? StunningBeautifulAmazingIncredible . Or for you grammar natzis, I'll just go with perfect. That picture above explains it better I think .

BLUE. #FunFact our awesome guide Jim explained to us today on our Blue Mountain tour that the range's name comes from the blue mist that appears in the valleys on account of the eucalyptus trees. #FunnerFact we rode the steepest railray in the world during our trip! After taking the 1000 steps down the scenic walking route, my legs were especially excited about this world-renowned ride back up the mountain. #NotSoFunFact I could barely move after all of the naan and Indian desserts that we had for dinner after getting back to Sydney... no regrets though. I love vegetable dosas and coconut chutney.

+ IGOR. My roommate Chelsea and I bought memberships to the Sydney University fitness center, and our obession with the group fitness classes introduced us to the highly amusing body combat teacher, Igor. You really have to meet him to understand the fascination, but he is a Ukranian fireball with an excellent cat impersonation - that's all you need to know.

OTHER. I love Sydney. I love Sydney. I love Sydney. I love Sydney. I love Sydney. Oh, and my October backpacking trip to New Zealand is booked! My itinerary so far says "Wine . Zorbing . Bungee . Tandem Canyon Swing ." More legitimate details will come later.

Lynz