New Zealand (South Island)

I'm in New Zealand now, steadily working my way up to the North Island. I went skydiving (again) yesterday and have done 3 bungy jumps over the past 2 days as well. In Australia, Melbourne was a fantastic city and I got to meet up with friends from my time in Greece and Africa. I stayed in a really beachy neighborhood, which was glorious to relax in. I also bought a few new clothes and some cute jewelry to make me feel like less of a hobo backpacker.

In Sydney I stayed with one of my friends from Africa (Katy) which was GLORIOUS. She has a really nice family and they were willing to put me up for the week and have me at their bbqs and just in their lives. I got to see the Opera House, Harbor Bridge, and visit the zoo and aquarium with massive discounts. It was wicked to hang out with a family and have some normalcy in my really hectic life. I can't wait to see my family and friends in 2 1/2 months. It'll be great to see everyone. I have yoga teacher training when I get back too, but to see people for the first time in a while will probably be the best bit.

South America is looming so I'm starting to freak out a little bit. It might be time to practice my Spanish a little more.

Also, Mai, going to Santorini? That's going to be AWESOME. You go, girl!

Australia

Ok, so I'm in Australia now (Melbourne to be precise). I just finished diving the Great Barrier Reef, which was FANTASTIC! I really want to watch Finding Nemo again now because I saw so many fish from that movie (and sharks and sea turtles, which was awesome). Also, my debit card problems will hopefully be cleared up soon, so I'm excited for that. Visa has given me provisional credit now so I'm solid footing in paying for the rest of my trip and I should have a new debit card waiting for me when I get to Sydney, so yay! I've just uploaded some photos from Africa onto my facebook and hopefully I can put some on here soon.

Also, on the good news front, my friend Laura might come backpacking around South America with me, so I'm excited. I'll be calling her tomorrow and hopefully it works out.