Oh, it's just another kangaroo

Aussie word of the day - Uni (you-nee) = University

So it seems I am alive...which means I survived the 15+ hour flight to Aussie land last week, as well as the to Brisbane today. However, I have no phone or internet (I'm in a net cafe right now that charges by the minute), so my contact with people/posting here will be inconstant until I get set up. As far as my trip, so far I have walked through nationally protected bush land, hand-fed kangaroos, gone on an incredable beach hike, ridden a Melbourne trolley, and watched the real-life march of penguins. This country is AMAZING!! Oh, and there's tons of gluten-free stuff available, can you believe it? Brisbane is hot and humid, but lovely. The place is just so...alive! I'm going to get a lot of walking in, that's for sure. Good thing, since a big goal of mine this term is getting in shape. The group of abroad students is fairly cool in general, though there is a large group that strikes me as being very similar to the kids I stayed the hell away from in high school -- the "alpha crowd" types who drink too much. Ah well, I'm meeting people a few at a time, and I can't wait to start classes and get to know some Aussies! I have made a few good friends thusfar, and my roomie seems pretty cool. If I ever can't stand her though, we have separate rooms and bathrooms in this fabulous apartment that lies just a short ferry ride from school.