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Chasing Carmen Sandiego

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AUSTRALIA | Monday, 10 March 2008 | Views [522] | Comments [2]

So fist stop Melbourne... We got off the plane met our orientation leaders (Cam and Em - Aussies avoid at all costs using full names).  We got into a bus that shipped us off to St. Kilda a nice beachside community just outside the city.  Bought a lunch that I didn't touch because of a sore stomach from the aeroplane.  We then went to a lookout over the bay and then to a kangaroo sanctuary with hundreds of roos running wild.  We then headed to our home for 2 days in Sorrento, a rich summer community of Victoria.  At orientation we had lots of lectures but also lots of free meals.  We walked the beach right next to our hotel which was beautiful with impressive rock formations.  We also went a cruise where we spotted some dolphins having a good time.  The next day we headed into the city.  We walked around but the more impressive part was driving seeing the buildings that were all modern and artistic.  The city also had a cool river flowing through it.  The hotel was equally as impressive. Our time in the city was limited but struck me as awe-some. 

Tags: Sightseeing

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The first post is up! So glad to see it. If you have a chance to check out this popular Aussie band called "Cat Empire" (I think they're from Melbourne), I definitely remember one of their lyrics mentioning the "St. Kilna sands". The songs are great to listen to because they a) are fun to dance to, b) they mention lots of local Aussie culture and people and places, and c) they rap with Aussie accents!

Melbourne does sound pretty great. I will need to check it out next time I'm back down under.

Can't wait to hear about your home city, Sydney! Hope you made the most of your week off before classes. Have fun!

  Kristen Mar 11, 2008 1:36 AM

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You have a blog? Sickkkkkk

  Craig McThompson Mar 13, 2008 6:47 PM

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