Nelson

Right now were currently in Nelson. Nelson is nice place. much warmer than Christchurch and westport were. Well last few days have been busy. but yesterday we drove from Christchurch to greymouth. where we saw pancake rocks. It was very pretty, but a long drive. and the hills aren't always agreeing with my stomach. but after we stopped there we went to westport where we stayed the night. it was this nice little Bed and breakfast. We took this walk up to the lighthouse when we were there. and ate dinner at the local pub. really nice place where the town meets and gets together. we were there for quite a while and were very welcomed. Today we drove from westport to nelson, where we will be for a few days. we've got quite a few things planned, a few tours, and i'm not sure but a bunch of stuff. Across from where we are staying is a spa, and we went today and booked appointments. So i'm getting a manicure on thursday. then friday were driving to our next destination where we will ahve 2 night, then on sunday we drive from Kikoura to Christchurch then fly out, then drive back from Melbourne to Ky. long day. but should be a good 2nd half of the trip.

Christchurch day 2

So today we got up at about 8. no actually we met for breakfast at 8. I got up at 7:50. haha. but anyways, we had breakfast at the hotel, then we went around the city for a bit of a walk, then went on a tram that gave us a tour of christchurch. after that we went to the market for a bit, then went to the art musume. took a tour there. Then we went to the Gondala and rode up to the top, took lots of photos. but it wasn't a clear day and was raining so we didnt get to see the mountains and such as well as we'd hope. but it was still pretty cool. then we took this super long drive up this other mountain and then on the way down my ears went funny. Having a host father who's an audiologist he knows all about what to do to make them pop, so i used his tricks and it worked! after that we went to whi wildlife place and saw lots of animals, and then we went to this show called Ko Tane. it was about the Maouri people, and at the begining they asked the audiance if one of the males wanted to be the "cheif" and lead our "tribe" to meet the other one. No one raised their hands, and the lady running the first part, asked Lindsay (host dad) if he wanted to be it, he didnt really want to, but he did it anyways. so he had to the the ritual greatings of the other tribe. And it was all really cool. were walking in the bush (forest) and then they pop out and scare us, and it was really cool. then we got speical seats since he was the "cheif" and then in the audiance participation, of course they asked us to be in it. so we got up and learned some dances and such. which was all really cool. then afterwards we went on a Kiwi tour and saw a few kiwi's. After that we drove back into Christchurch, then had dinner at an Indian restruant, and now i'm here typing this. Its been a busy day, and we've been gone all day, but lots of fun. I have tons of photos already! and its only the 2nd day! i'm at 250 already!!!

Christchurch day 1

So today has been a long long day! but its been good, woke up at 5, got to the melbourne airport by 6. then we hung around in the Quantas club, finally we took off, and the flght was about 3 hours. but when we got here since the time difference we lost 2 hours. After Customs and Immigration it was about 3ish. We went to the International Antartica Center place which was really cool, and we saw all these penguines and went on this little tour thing in these weird cars that they use in Antartica. After that we came to the hotel, and we checked in then walked around the city to find dinner. We ate at this Thai restruant and it was really good! Then walked around a bit more and found not one starbucks, but 2! i was very excited. Christchurch is such a pretty city. Its really nice walking and its just really nice. We'll do some more exploring tomorrow, and such, just today were all a bit tired from flying and such, so we didnt do all that much. But it's been a pretty good day!

Melbourne Airport

So I'm currently in the Melbourne airport right now been here for a bit over an hour right now. Leaving in about an hour. But were in the Quantas Club Lounge area. Its so cool! they have a really nice breakfast, and they have computers and its all fancy and awsome! but i'm excited to finally get on that plane and go. I'm very tired and would enjoy a sleep. But i'll be on it soon enough. Enjoying this amazing travel style as i can. Wont get it again most likely.

Wednesday

Well today is wendesday, and of course on wednesdays i have rotary meeting to attend. so in about an hour i will go get ready for the meeting. But today isn't just any meeting, its international night. your suppose to bring someone that wasn't born in Australia. So i'm being brought and i'm bringing my exchange friend lisa. There's suppose to be a lot of people so it should be a fun night. or well as fun as a rotary meeting can get. haha.

I need to start getting ready because on friday i'm leaving for Melbourne and i'm not to sure what were doing in the day but apparently something is planned, and then on saturday morning we fly out for christchurch! i'll have so many photos! i cannot wait! i'm actually bringing my laptop with me so i know for sure i have plenty of room for everything.

Another just life

Well its middle of november, just about, and its SERIOUSLY! HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant stress just how hot it is right now. and its not even summer. its suppose to get up to 107.5 F this weekend! in celcius if it gets above 42 they cancel school, and 107.5 is 42. So hopefully it stays hot like that next week and we get no school! :D except its exam week and so they probably wont cancel it, so in that case lets not have it be hot! but luckily the week after next i'm going to New Zealand where it'll be cooler! i'm so exicted!! We fly from Melbourne, to Christchurch. were there for a few days, then over to Westport.. then to Nelson, then to Kaikoura, then back to Christchurch then back to Melbourne. the entire trip is 9 days in NZ plus the day were in Melb before the flights on the saturday. I seriously cannot wait! I got an itinerary with all the hotels and everything! it looks so much fun! and sounds it!

Melbourne Cup Day!

So today was Melbourne cup day! and we get the day off of school for a race that lasts about 4 mins. no joke! and the race starts almost when school ends. haha, and so the kerwins gave us each money to bet on horses. and my horse almost won! he was in first for so long, and then at the very end he got caught around a bend, and then went to the back, but i would have gotten 200 for it!

Video of Ky

So today, my host sisters and i started to make a video of Kyabram, so everyone can see really what its like! it'll be a while until were done, but we did most of the main street, walking up and down with a video camera. we went into the super market, and were at different shelves taping it was funny, but we thought it'd be fun, and everyone can see what its like. Also we were a bit bored and didnt know what else to do. So at one point we'll have it finished and you all can see what it, but it'll be a bit until were completely done.