Saturday, February 26, 2011

Subiaco, Bell Tower, & a night under the stars!

 Just a view of the campus, reminds me of hogwarts!
 again!
 the exchange students at a gathering :)
O-quest...trying to spell UWA...can you see it? :)
 Us at Subiaco! A cute little town about 15 minutes away from UWA!
 Chloe and I waiting for the bus, very excited! :)
 The Bell Tower!
 Us trying to ring the bells, they were really really heavy :(
 Chloe and I again!
 View as we were going to the top of the bell-tower!
 View from the top of the bell tower :)
 again, posing at the top of the bell tower :)
 the view, just breathtaking!

 us checking out the festivals :)

This weekend has been an absolutely amazing weekend, with tons to do and see. Starting off the weekend, a few of us headed over to the out door theatre to see an Italian movie under the stars, the view was just breath taking! During the night we went into this little town called Subiaco and headed over to the cafe for a coffee date. This town was so cute, with so many things to do and see. The bell tower was one of the most unique buildings I have ever seen, and the view as you went to the top was just amazing. We went to the demonstration, where one of the workers in the bell tower taught us how to ring the bells at the top, it looks so easy, but it was very very heavy! I think I was using every muscle in my body to not be lifted off the ground with the rope! As you went further to the top of the tower, there was an observation deck, and the view was beyond gorgeous! The more things I see in Perth, the more amazed I am every day. It is so beautiful here! To end off the afternoon we headed over to a festival just to check out the different types of australian drinks!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Kings Park, Fremanele, and the BEACH!





Today was such an eventful day, started off with a visit to Kings Park which had a beautiful view of Perth city (picture below), then we headed out to Fremantle, and then off to the beach! The view from kings park was absolutely stunning. Fremantle was an older town, and the buildings were just beautiful. My first time at the beach was so exciting, I want to go there daily while I am here. I hope to here from all of you soon. Love and miss you all xox

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Kangaroos, Koala's and WOMBATS :) adventures in Perth!






Today was such an exciting adventure, as we got to meet all of the exciting animals within Perth getting up close and personal with the wombats, kangaroos and koala's. I loved the wombats, they were so cute and cuddly! We also got to see a chocolate factory in Perth with some of the most unique chocolate I have even seen, amazing! Once again another very hot day, hopefully its starts to cool down here soon :)

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

FINALLY in AUSTRALIA!

Hi Everyone,



So after 2 full days of flying I have finally arrived to the beautiful land of Australia. It is so hot here and humid here, such a change from all the snow we have had in Canada! I am still adjusting to the time change, but if I have been unable to get in touch with anyone I just wanted to say that I am missing everyone a lot and am very excited to share all my stories with you once I am back home. Here are some pictures of where I am staying and the river that my residence backs on to!