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Monday, November 12, 2007

Good D'Mate as they say down under, Paul has arrived and already started tocause some problems!! Well first off thanks to all the peeps who wrote back and supported me on this trip as I have already starting making list of things I want to do when I get back. It is really amazing how when your with yourself you talk to everyone and while alone can really think and learn more about yourself than while around others.
OK I will update you on what has gone one, lets start with FLIGHT DELAYS on each part and ended up 5 hours behind, no biggie since I had no plans on first day. The flight actualyl when by fast tons of movies (High Five, as borat says...watch that twice and laughed the whole time and everyone just looked at me) Now that I made it to the hostel I am thinking I am in the clear, well I walk in and there is NO key to my room, and he says I will try and get you a room key by the end of the night, now I am like are you serious. Well then I said enough of this I need a VB(Victorian Bitter, horrible beer) and introduced myself to everyone: "HEY I AM PAUL FROM NEW YORK" thinking that they would laugh, everyonel ooked at me and was your point, well I continue to talk, like true sales person until they started talking back to me, there were some that were not scared of me!! After that I went out and had a bottle of wine with a new friend from Holland and had an amazing conversation about life and traveling lasting well into the hours of the night (Rishi you were right the first day I will have a conversation and I did)
Today, which is Monday, I and my new friend took over Melbourne from the University to the Olympic Park to the Botanical Gardens, etc.....As for tonight probably cook some dinner, and then hang out with whoever.....
Tomorrow I shall rent a car and drive the "GREAT OCEAN ROAD", I know be safe I will
Thanks again and look forward to hearing how things are back home from all!!!
Cheers
Paul

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joansny on Nov 12, 2007 at 11:35AM

have an amazing time
hey paul! i know how much you look forward to these messages when traveling..kristi & I certainly did! Sounds like you are making your own adventure as to be expected and it must be beautiful! start downloading pictures! not sure about local cuisine but after venice all i can say is...be careful...if it moves and needs a lemon squeeze..dont' do it!!
xoxo
joan
do they get usweekly down under? or do you need updates?

sangriajenn on Nov 12, 2007 at 12:59PM

hey...
I am so happy to hear you made it there okay! I was worried about you. Do they have an Starbucks there that you can steal sweet & lows from? In your travels, if you see a Harley Davidison store, can you pick up 2 t-shirts for my Dad and Steve? My dad is a 2XL and Steve is a large. If you can pick them up, I will give you the cash for them. Don't go crazy looking for them, just if you happen to see a Harley Davidson...
Be careful and don't talk to strangers....LOL
18 days till the big day...
Jennifer

mbermel on Nov 12, 2007 at 02:48PM

Football update (no not soccer or rugby)
Eagles actually won yesterday!! I found myself cheering for the friggin giants since they were playing the cowboys - but they blew it in the end.

Won't say have fun because already know you are and will.

Bermel

shlomo1 on Nov 12, 2007 at 02:53PM

Never any doubts
Paul,
Fantastic brother, Life is a series of experiences, your going to love this one. But could you please link up with one of the millions of hotties in OZ to travel with. Better hurdle to overcome. kkkk. Stay safe, stay smart, and enjoy.
Shlomo

vpine on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:00PM

Hello To The Down Under
Hi Paul

I'm so happy everything is going great. I know that you are really enjoying yourself. Have a wonderful time, and keep meeting those girls. We all want to see the pictures!! By the way have you seen any kangroos or koala bears?

Love Ya
Vickie

vpine on Nov 12, 2007 at 03:00PM

nesser926 on Nov 12, 2007 at 06:26PM

You got your drink and your two step???
....you can't really go anywhere without that.

Pookie,

I'm so glad you made it safely and that you're already branching out like everyone knew you would. A few of my close friends have studied abroad in both Melbourne and Sydney so if you need any info, let me know. I wish you to have an incredible time!! Be you. Live.

Thinking of you,
Vanessa

kristilee on Nov 13, 2007 at 12:56AM

Living Vicariously...
Oh man, your trip sounds so random already...thats the beauty! I will make sure to read up every day! And like Joan said...dont eat anything that moves! Post some pics....and be careful!!! MISS YOU!!

inlaw-bro on Nov 13, 2007 at 12:49PM

Have Fun !!!!
Nice to know you made it fine except for the usual travel problems of delays. Make sure to show them down under how we do things. LOL. Get names and numbers and pictures of the girls. See ya!!

Randy

nsklar on Nov 15, 2007 at 02:00AM

miss noemi sklar from miss sarovas apartment
miiiiisssssssssssssss uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...glad ure well andbonding over alcohol as i type :) kayi says hi too :)

noems

smsaez on Nov 18, 2007 at 04:18PM

"G'day Bloke!"
Glad to hear you're having a "ripper" time Down Under! Enjoy reading about your excursions through the land and was quite 'stoked' to be included on your list of followers. Make sure you eat your "vedgies" and drink your "tinnys", just watch out for the "Booze Bus", cause if they make you "blow in the bag" you might end up in the dungeon! We wouldn't want to have to send your mate , Rishi out to rescue you- that would be a bloody mess!

"Rage on!" (and stay safe)

See you when you get back fro OZ!

Shirl
(P.S.- Did I seek some help from the Australian Slang Dictionary???.... Bloody Oath!)