My month plus in Australia was one of the most incredible experiences of my life to date. Sydney is an absolutely beautiful city with so much to see and explore. I was lucky because instead of being a regular tourist, I was basically plopped into the life of a Sydney university student, living with roommates, experiencing university life (minus the work), and meeting some amazing people. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I am now a fan of footy, meat pies, and Australian Semillon Sauvignon Blanc wine which unfortunately I cannot find anywhere here in the states.
I was incredibly blessed to have two amazing friends to show me the ins and outs of the city and surrounding area. One of the highlights of the trip was going to Featherdale Wildlife Park where I got to pet a koala and feed kangaroos. You just walked into the park and there were kangaroos and wallabies bouncing around, ready for you to feed and pet them.
It’s hard to fit six weeks worth of experiences and memories into a post, and people constantly ask me what my favorite part of my trip was, and for me it was the simple things like listening to people’s accents and seeing the brilliant night sky in the small town of Bargo outside of Sydney. I have never witnessed a more beautiful night sky, and it was the first time I have ever been able to see the Milky Way. The sheer volume of stars I could see was breathtaking and it was a completely new sight for me since stars are different in the northern hemisphere.
I am completely thankful for the opportunity I had, and miss Australia like crazy already. I can’t wait to get back, and hope that will happen sooner rather than later.
