Welcome!

This will serve as the official blog for my Auburn University Building Science Down Under Study Abroad program. For the next six weeks I will be posting thoughts and pictures about my experiences as we travel across Australia and New Zealand. Enjoy!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

38.

After 19 hours in flight and about 10 more in the airport, I. AM. HOME.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

35.

Time is running out.....fast. Our final days in Australia are coming to a close. Yesterday, we went back to Manly Beach and hung out for the day. Unfortunately, it was rainy and dreary so I wasn't able to enjoy the Australian sun too much. Last night the crew went out for the most delicious pizza in the world and we all hung out at Hogwarts. I woke up yesterday morning with so many mosquito bites. So. Many. I am not exaggerating, I counted. 24 on my legs. 16 on my arms. 5 on my face. Time to go back to America.

34.

in case you forgot what it looks like :)

view at night
Back in Sydney at last! We are staying again at Wesley College (Hogwarts). Monday we spent the morning catching up on much needed sleep and then we headed out to the Sydney Opera House for a tour. We learned of the history, architecture, construction process, and the problems that have arose over the years in designing and building one of the most structurally complex buildings in the world. The Sydney Opera House is easily one of the most unique and incredible structures I have ever been in. Unlike anything else. I am SO glad we were able to see a concert in there a few weeks ago, one of my favorite memories from the trip.