Fiji

On the left is the super, jumbo, two story plane I took from LA to Nadi, Fiji. I flew Air Pacific and the flight attendants wore tropical shirts and flowers in their hair. When we arrived in Nadi there were people playing the Ukelele and singing. On the right is what I could see of Fiji. I had a 4 hour layover here.

Look out OZ! Q has arrived :)

I have arrived in Sydney safe and sound! The flight was so easy. I was so nervous about it and it was cake. The flight from LA to Nadi, Fiji was 11.5 hours. I slept 8-9 hours of it, so that was great! I then had a 4 hour layover in Nadi (we arrived at 5am). Nadi to Sydney was about 4.5 hours. I arrived in Sydney at 12:30. The program I'm with arranged a shuttle to pick me up and take me to my hostel (YHA Central Sydney). My old roomie, Tina was eagerly awaiting my arrival! I dropped my things off, took a quick shower and we were off. I haven't been here that long, but I've already seen so much!!! I have my orientation in a few minutes for my work program. I should be able to write more in a bit!

I have a mobile now! Here's my number: 0401076330

Goodbye USA

I leave late tonight from LAX to Sydney. I'll see you in OZ!

Los Angeles

Cuban food for lunch, an afternoon at the MOCA to see the MURAKAMI exhibition (good exhibition!) and then dessert at Pinkberry :)

Santa Monica

It's so cheesy to ride the ferris wheel on the santa monica pier, but it was such a beautiful day and it seemed like fun. It was! :)

Laguna Beach

Amy and I spent the day in Laguna beach. We ate lunch outside with a view of the ocean. The weather here has been absolutely amazing. Sunny and warm and each day it's supposed to get a little warmer.

California

I arrived in LA early yesterday afternoon (2/5). (Thanks to all the presents, cards, flowers, funfetti cake! and birthday greetings I received the day before! I enjoyed a nice dinner in Columbus Monday night with my parents and my brother's two dear friends and their son Connor.) I seem to always luck out with with accommodations during my travels. Amy currently lives with her aunt and uncle. Her uncle was joking that I was staying in a Bed and Breakfast. It's definitely full service! Her uncle loves cooking amazing gourmet dinners every night. Last night I got to taste his cooking and it was wonderful! After a long day of traveling I got a good nights rest. More updates soon...