house hunting

So we went to meet a DUSA (Deakin University Student Association) rep today to figure something out for housing and things are starting to all fall into place. She is basically going to be looking for a place for us that suits our needs and then is going to take us around to them. So no place yet, but I think we are going to be going around next week. Also some exciting news...we have been told that when we get a cell or mobile we can receive international calls for free, which is awesome! We are back at the hostel today just relaxing and trying to get things all organized. We are going to head out soon to get some sandles for Jesse sinse the ones he was wearing looked like a dog tried to eat them. We are still trying to get used to the money here, $10 are blue and $5 red or pink so it's a little confusing looking into your wallet and thinking you are pulling out a $5 when it's $10. Also the $2 coins are about the size of a penny which makes you overlook them altogether.

That's all the news I can think of for right now, so until next time.

xo

First night in Geelong

Our first night is at a nice hostel in the middle of Geelong, no direct internet access, but there is a shared computer that we can use from time to time. We start apartment hunting tomorrow, we've decided to live in the city closer to all of the amenities rather than to be closer to Amy's campus that is a bit out in the country.

Long flight, it's thursday night here in Australia and I haven't slept (in a bed) since monday night. Yes, there is a 15 hour time change, but still I'm a bit tired. Off to bed shortly then I think

Jesse

one last flight

Boarding is about to start....talk to you when we get to Melbourne

xo

we are off to see the wizard...the wonderful wizard of OZ

WOW

Traveling is exhausting...but exciting as ever. We are currently in LA so 6:57pm here and 9:57pm your time. Our bags were all under weight contrary to what Jesse thought about mine, even if I did have to bring 2, or 3 depending on how you look at it. The flight from Toronto to Chicago went by very very fast, being that it was only an hour and a half. We saw some very cool overhead shots of the US and a lot of water, the farmland looks like a very large quilt. OHARE was huge and filled with enough people to populate Prescott. However we did find a nice little place to eat called Chili's where we met a nice couple going to Paris. Power stations were few and far between but we are still running on lots of power and charging. I feel a little like I am from a small town and have been living a semi sheltered life because I had no idea how to use the automatic seat covers however I did figure it out so don't worry Mom. The flight to LA was longish and very cramped, and it was only 3 and a half hours, I don't even want to think about how long the flight to Melbourne is going to be. Again we saw some very cool landscapes across the US lots of mountains. And that brings you up to speed with what we have been up to so far, we are waiting for the flight to Melbourne which leaves at 10 tonight LA time and so 1 your time.

Here are a couple of pictures incase anyone is feeling like you might forget what we look like :)

xoxo

waiting for the next flight to Melbourne (me right now)

on the flight from Chicago to LA
flight from Toronto to Chicago

Departure day is HERE

We are off...Chicago then LA and then AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!

xo love you all and I will miss you 

this time tomorrow

This time tomorrow we will be in the air and on our way to LA.  

I don't think I am going to get any sleep tonight..oh well 

ONE WEEK TODAY!!!

This time next week we will be on our way to the land down under!! YAY