We took our first road trip this past weekend! Apparently Australia gets a lot of foreign drivers in these parts because they had these signs all along the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road runs along the southern coast of Victoria and when you look out on the water you are basically facing Antarctica. You can feel it too. Check out the photo album from the weekend (Album 3 on the right). I took us 4 hours to get there but it was well worth it. Half of the fun was driving on the other side of the car and the road. Every time I wanted to turn, I accidentally turned the whippers on. LOL! I also had to shift with my left hand. Phil had a go at it as well. The sights were unbelievable. Most of the pics don't even do them justice. I taught my first full lesson today to the eighth graders. They are notorious for being the worst behaved class on campus, but I think I managed them quite well for my first time. My cooperating teacher thought so too. :-) I actually liked that class a lot and I am looking forward to doing more work with them. I get to teach the 5th and 6th graders tomorrow!!! Wish me luck!.
I can't believe it's already the 4th week. The days are flying by and I have a feeling I will be back home in no time. I have already gained so much valuable experience through teaching, living with a new family and traveling in this country. It's amazing what I still have to learn about my own country.
I made pumpkin pie for my host family. It was the first time they had ever tried it and the first time I ever made one from scratch. I'll put a photo up of it in another album soon.
Hope every thing at home is well! Much Love....
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Great pictures Amy. I hope you enjoyed driving on the left. It is hard to remember to stay on the left, especially turning. It is even more difficult when the steering is on the left side and you have to drive on the left side. Part of you is on auto pilot and part keeps telling you to drive wrong!
Hi Princess, Surprise! =)
I hope you are well this beautiful Sunday (Jul 1 - 7 Pm CDT) your time I'm guessing Monday - Jul 2 - 5 am - you are sleeping I'm sure and will be getting up to teach soon. Sweet Dreams while you can.
Grandma and I are sitting here observing your amazing blog site. This was organized very well and with a professional touch I must add. Your hired! = ) Your trip sounds very exciting. We are looking forward to seeing your pictures as soon as we finish writing this. Did your host family like your pumpkin pie? i bet they did! We celebrated Betsy's bridal shower yesterday. It was fun. Can you believe she's getting married next Saturday?
I am so grateful to be able to be here at grandma's and also to write to you from here. My blog siste as you know does not work for reason. I really miss and think about you alot. Every day as a matter of fact. My energy is always surrounding you. I gope you can feel my presence as I a can feel yours. I am so lucky anad proud to say you are my daughter. You havwe earned every thing that you have become. A beatiful young, talented and loving young woman. Phil and you compliment each other. Send my love , hugs, and kissed to the both of you. Wishing you much comfort, happiness, fun, and joy,
Love mom and gGrandma.
XXXXXXXXooooooooooooo and soooo many more ssweethweart! =)
Hi Amy,
I really massacred that last letter too. Ya tink?
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