So the last few days have been pretty low key here. Its been too hott to do too much (pushing over 100) so today we headed out to the outdoor mall and then spend most of the afternoon in the hotel's pool. The hotel management also invited us to a free brukky (I think thats how its spelled) which was a lot of fun even though we had to put put up with a speech we didn't want to hear. Most importantly, while we were hanging low we also began making plans for out ...

This week has been really awesome -- with the exception of the long plane rides. Perth is a beautiful city! The first full day here I took a tour through the school to Kings Park and Gardens, a memorial park looking over the entire city/lake, and then went to Fre-o where the farmers market is. The next day we took another tour with the school. This time to the shopping district (mall). Today I went to the beach. Perth is the perfect city to visit the beache...

Staying in California is wonderful! Matt and Joanne had been wonderful. We started the day on Hollywood Blvd. where Gabrielle and I visited the Chinese Theater, the Kodak Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Roosevelt Hotel. We stopped at a small cafe, Shelly's for lunch, and as it turned out it was where they filmed parts of Million Dollar Baby! Aside from all of the famous/historic locations, we visited this amazing outdoor mall. The Hollywood sign is...

Hi everybody! I'm still in Rockland, but I'm dreaming about the beaches in Perth. In just a few days I'll be on my way to warmer weather and crazy adventures. I wanted to practice using the blog before I left. Keep checking the site for the talkabout my walkabout!