Next few days in Australia:

I know you are probably sick of hearing (reading) me say this, but I feel like I need to say it again.  It is WAY too hot for me here!  I never thought I would miss snow within hours of arriving!  While walking around in my adventures below I actually had people laughing at how sweaty and distressed I was.  One girl actually said to me, “it’s not THAT hot!”  Unfortunately I was too hot to think of a witty response so I snapped back with a very clever, “um, yes it is.”

 

Aaaaaanyway, I quickly exhausted the number of things I had to take care of on campus, so I eventually started exploring off campus.  On my first trip out I wandered around for a few hours trying to find something useful and eventually found a great multi level shopping mall hidden within a city block.  Upon entering I was greeted with a very familiar site…  Kmart!

 

I had never been so happy to see a Kmart!!  I ran in overjoyed, arms waving and sweat flying from my flapping limbs.  I started grabbing goods left and right!  I got shampoos and soaps, yogurt topped muesli bars (now the staple of my diet), a towel, a cup so I could drink water like a normal person, and some sunscreen which I desperately needed!  I also got what I consider my greatest investment to date.  A small electric fan!  When I am in my room it is ALWAYS sitting directly in front of me on full power (as it is right now).

 

I adore my fan.  I named it Spinny and so far it is my best and only friend in Sydney!  I’ve caught myself on too many occasions talking to my fan.  I think the heat may be getting to my head…

 

I’d like to point out that nothing is air conditioned the way it is in the states, so everywhere I go I am still disgusting and drenched.  It’s hot here.  Have you gotten that yet?