'ello mates!

After 24 hours of traveling, I have made it to Sydney, Australia. I've traveled a bit in my life, not a ton, but enough to fairly say this is the most beautiful place I have been. My first stop was Bondi beach. Yeah, I'm a tourist. Anyway, it's not even considered one of Sydney's best beaches but I was still blown away. Although, no one warned me that women lay out topless and all men wear speedos, or banana hammocks for all you Friends fans out there. Also, there was a reality show being filmed there called Bondi Lifeguards or something like that. I see it as Australia's version of Jersey Shore. I'll probably hang out there until I get caught on camera.

I'm living with the Webb family as an aupair in their gorgeous two-story home. Dave, Jo, James (2) and Josh (10 months) have all been so warm and welcoming. So far, we are off to a great start and really enjoying each other's company.

Here are some tid bits I've learned about Australia so far...
-Diapers are called nappies.
-Everything is triple the price. Clearasil face wash is about $17.
-All public restrooms are labeled as "toilets." I can appreciate the bluntness. Also, you can "half flush" or "full flush" a toilet. Half flush for number one and full flush for number two. Australians do this to conserve water.
-Cars more than three years old (that just made cars sound human by the way) must pass an inspection every year to make sure they do not have rust or any other damages.
-There is a coffee shop every time you turn your head. The local coffee is so good that Starbucks is almost extinct here.