I Figured out the blog without Steve.

Steve has been really great about showing me how to update our blog. That is why the picture of me posted is so flattering. Well, I figured this blog posting thing out on my own so let the battle begin for ugliest picture of Steve.
Australia is amazing. I went into the city for the first time last night and managed to get home using the bus system all in one piece. Admittedly , I had to call my home stay, Angela, to tell me which buses to take. Tonight is Friday and I will certainly be testing my abilities again tonight . The bus schedule here is tricky and probably even more confusing after a few hours at the pubs.
Tomorrow we leave for Stradbroke Island, or Straddy to the locals. Spending seven days, six nights out on an island studying the ecosystems and animals that inhabit them. We are all pretty stoked and I personally am ready to get out of the city. The more time I spend in cities the more I learn that I belong somewhere in the country. This fast paced posh lifestyle is just not for me.
I have determined how Australians can tell that I am American, I look like a ragamuffin all the time. The Aussies here in Brisbane are dressed to the nines day in and day out. I cannot imagine how much money they spend on clothing or worse how much time they spend primping each morning. This goes for the males as well as the females. Shopping for some decent looking clothes is starting to look absolutely necessary.
Well, I wish I had some hideous shots of Po-Chedley, but alas, I have been too infatuated with my new video camera and have yet to take a picture. Now worries though, after this week away I will make sure to have some lovely shots.
I miss you all very much though my time here is exciting, it isn't home. TaTa for now.