hi sis! dad keeps telling me to write comments on your blog. i didn't figure out how to do it until today, when i saw the "message board" tab. that's funny how kangaroo = deer, and ------- (fill in the name of an often seen australian rodent that we think is cool) = squirrel. sounds like canberra is boring. i'm exciting for the asian segment of your trip to start. you and justin can exchange cambodia stories. i love so much! still trying to get hudson to say "auntie mo mo", or any single syllable word for that matter. well, he's only 3 months old, can't push him too fast. =)

thanks tony, believe it or not, to all the other travelers here i am staying for a very short time. Most of them are here for the whole year and can't believe I am leaving so soon! I can't believe i am leaving so soon...

very nice. i didnt really realize you were going to be in australia for so long, i think thats good. its also good that you have a travel blog.

I loved seeing the fireworks wiht views of Sydney at night. Looks grand! Glad we tlaked last night though I beleive you are sitll a bit behind in your ocmmunicaitns iwht us, your family. But sounds like you are happy.

See my email today too.

Yeah, that was the hostel, the newer ones of the single room and the house are of my NEW house. I missed your call because my phone was acting weird and saying I had no service anywhere but now it is back to normal. I will call you tomorrow and catch you on your christmas! Love you

Icant figure this out. I see the terribly untidy multi-bed room that must have been your hostel room. Are all the rest of the photo's your new home?

How are you? I called you Sunday to say, Hello? DId you get my message?

LOVE U

Mom- in the garden there was this little place where you could put on the clothes and then walk around and take your own photos- it was hilarious!!

Dad- more clothes???? i have none! well now i have a couple over none but still NOT that many.

Matty- Its cold here right now too! its raining and windy. yet i am still wearing shorts. I didnt even know about my brother's trip till acouple of days ago! I go to another country and no one tells me anything! Im going on a road trip for work today for 3-5 days so I may be there for thanksgiving...i will treat myself to some kind of meal though since I am so thankful for this year and the ones to come! I hope everything is great in boston...and my back is feeling much better, though it was pretty bruised for a while....

TO EVERYONE- I MISS YOU!!

Hi Monet! I'm so happy that you are doing well down under. That's exciting news about your new job! You realy have a level head on your shoulders and people would be crazy not to hire such a talented gal. :)

Not too much to report up here, other than the freeeezing weather! I think I lost a toe on the walk in this morning it was so cold. :p

I know your brother is getting really excited about his trip, as he should be. Are you going to grab a meal somewhere for Turkey Day! I guess you don't really have to seeing that you'll be in other country in all. I went out to an Italian place when I spent that Thanksgiving in Amsterdam a few years ago. It's nice to just be thankful you are where you are sometimes, and for me the meal was more about that. I hope you stay happy and healthy, I hope your back is feeling better (your bro told me about that), and you continue to have safe travels. Take care of yourself and eat healthy. Cheers!

Great photos......how did you get the costumes???? You look so happy and beautiful.....How I miss you!!! Love Mom

Glad my I-Call (I-phone.get it) house call worked, maybe. What about your gym training you mentioned? MORECLOTHES....aarghhhhh

thanks guys! I love the comments. More pictures should come soon, my boss told me he could arrange for a walk across the harbour bridge (not actually walking on the top, just on the pedestrian part) so I will definitely bring my camera for that. missing everyone!

nice blog.

lucky your finding a job. job hunting in florence for out-of-towners is limited