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Nov 06

My Eighth 'Wonder'

sunny 26 °C
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I spent the whole day getting some formalites, well, fomalized. I got my passport labeled by the department of immigration, looked into a bank to set up an Australian account, bought a flag patch to sew onto my backpack (which may have to replace in the future as there is less and less room for more flags)and such and such, I went to the Sydney Opera House. Its quite a spectacuar feat in architecture. The arcitect that designed the CN tower is Australian. I saw some guy talking about it on Breakfast Television a few days ago.


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Well, until next time.

Cheers

AC

Posted by AshleyC 30.11.2006 02:38 Archived in Backpacking | Australia Comments (1)

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In the air

(I wrote this while on the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney)

-17 °C
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I am writing this particular entry 5 hours into my 15 hour flight from Los Angeles to Sydney. Not as bad as I originally thought. While there have already been four screaming babies (They actually whaled in unison with eachother for a while. Its like the rehearsed ahead of time or something.) I think its going to be a pleasent flight.

While I was starting to dig my nails into my own skin as the flight was delayed over an hour and a half. I was releived at how spacious and comfortable the cabin was. Normally, its such a tight squeese that I start to suspect that I have accute clostrophobia. But the Qantas plane was enormous (With two floors) and its very underbooked. So the remainder of the 15 hours should go by quite swimmingly.

As for what I'm actually going to do in Sydney, I haven't decided yet. I'll figure it out when I have to. I really don't mind what I get myself into. I'd absolutely love to work on a film or television series, but with no contacts in Australia, that may be just a pipe dream.

The first order of business in Sydney is going to the Sydney Opera House. It is a contender for the next selection of the 7 Wonders of the World. To date, I have visited 7 (the Sydney Opera House will be number 8) of the 21 landmarks up for consideration.

What i will get out of this experience is as much of a mystery to me as it is anyone. One thing that I'm positive about is that tanktops and snorkaling in December is a phenomenon that I very much want to be a part of.

Anyway, I better take a hit of Visine and get back to my Movie on Demand (The Devil Wears Prada)

Peace Out.

AC

Posted by AshleyC 30.11.2006 02:05 Archived in Air Travel | Australia Comments (0)

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Heading off tomorrow!

sunny -17 °C
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Ok, I'm almost completely packed. I'm getting psyched to head off to the land down under tomorrow morning. As for when I'll be back, who knows. I'll keep everyone posted.

Later

AC

Posted by AshleyC 27.11.2006 18:18 Archived in Canada Comments (0)

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Seven Days till Sydney

-17 °C
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I bought my ticket not too long ago. I'll be heading to Sydney on the 28th of November. I'm having the pre-travel jitters right now. I'm afraid that when I get there, something will go terribly wrong or something. But I can't wait to get there. Its going to be a blast. I have a myspace page. The address is http://www.myspace.com/ashleylchurchill. I just updated the layout and it looks awesome. I don't update the content too often. But i'll try stay more up to date in the future. Its the easiet way to keep in touch with the guys back home. I know alot of people forget about me. WELL DON'T!

Peace Out.

AC

Posted by AshleyC 21.11.2006 14:15 Archived in Canada Comments (1)

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