I never know how often I should write a blog. There is usually a lot going on and I could write every day but its too time consuming.
First I wanted to let you all know that I am not on fire but it seems like the whole state of Victoria is. Its extremely tragic and worse than the San Diego fires we experienced in 2007. With the extreme heat wave leading up to the fires the winds had picked up and the embers where flying everywhere. The death toll right now stands at 180 with 130 deaths in cars. The fire was creating huge clouds of black smoke and while people were trying to escape the fires they ended up in car pile-ups because they couldn't see past the black clouds, and the fire engulfed the cars. The fires have wiped away hundreds of homes and entire townships. It is so sad but the Australian people are so awesome and are giving tons of money for the victims. It's not over yet but some of the fires are contained. My prayers go out to the victims and all the missing people.
Well, I finally made it to Adelaide. Adelaide is located in the state of South Australia and was settled by the English. The homes and architecture here is pretty vintage and really beautiful. It's definitely not beach-cottage style but its really fun to see all the different houses. Most of you met my friend Belinda who spent four months in San Diego with me last year. Her family lives here in Adelaide and have been taking great care of me. I call Belinda my "insta" because I met her the day I picked her up from the airport in San Diego and she instantly became my friend....well, we really didn't have a choice. :)
I've been meeting her friends and going everywhere with her. We went to Cleland Wild Life Park and took pictures with koalas although I wasn't able to hold one. The koalas are trying to recover from the heat. They are so adorable.
We fed kangaroos, duck, emus and other animals. There was one kangaroo that was so buff he looked like he was on steroids. Not one that you would want to see in the wild.
After Adelaide I will be going back to Wollongong for the month of March. My friend Jessica is going to be getting married on April 4th so I will be helping her get ready and surfing with her leading up to the wedding. Also, a good friend of mine Lauren Dowler will be flying in on March 1st and will be here for 5 weeks. I can't wait to see her and spend time with her.
Thank you all for emailing me and skyping me and praying for me. I'm a little homesick at the moment because I miss you all so much. I will be writing again soon. Belinda and I will be going to Kangaroo Island so I will have some pictures and new stories to share after that.
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If any of you want to come out and visit me then I encourage you to. Australia is amazing and full of adventure. If you get the travel bug then send me an email.
Oh yeah, about the title of this blog. Everyone here says "FAR OUT" in the most random of times. Its really funny to hear. I don't think I've ever said that but I'm sure my parents did. Just a funny side note.
Blessings,
Cindy
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