Living in a Land Down Under

This post is a little overdue because internet was not the easiest thing to figure out in my apartment in Australia.  I am currently using an internet stick but in a few days we will be given free wireless internet, something I am very happy about.  Hopefully the wireless internet will make blogging MUCH easier.

Because I was not able to post as soon as I got here I am going to start from my take off from LAX.

Mom, Dad and I loaded up my bags in the suburban and headed towards LA.

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After I checked my bags at the V Australia Airline we headed over to Denny's for dinner to wait until it was time for me to go to my gate.  David met us there to say goodbye before I left.  How sweet is he? :)

It was emotional leaving my family and David but once I got on the plane I started to get really exctied/nervous for what I was about to embark on.  The 13 and a half hour flight actually was not to bad.  I was able to sleep for about 7 hours total which really helped once I arrived in Australia.

Once in Australia Clint, Carly (my roommates for the next five months, excluding Kevin who was already in Australia) and I were picked up by one of the university drivers and taken to our apartment.  It has taken about two full days but I finally feel like I am starting to get settled in to my apartment and my roommates and I really seem to get along.

Today, Sunday, Carly and I took a walk on the beach where we live and believe me the view is breathtaking. If you can't tell.

Well, I would like to include some pictures of my apartment but the internet here is so slow and I just don't have the patience.  But, eventually I will get to it.  

Tomorrow is orientation at Griffith University and I am interested to see what the next 5 months will hold for me.  So far, I am loving Australia and I just know I am going to have the best time here.

Anna