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The semester break is over :(

Hey there, its kinda sad but its true…the uni is taking off again next week. But I reckon its not too hard this time, cause I only got courses on three days of the week. How great is that?
Well, the holidays have been fabulous. After my last post I made a trip to Ayers Rock or how the Aussi’s call it ‘Uluru’. It was amazing to see the australian outback, kangaroo’s, camels, wild horses and lots of other stuff. Me and my friend did a trip with Adventuretours and visited the Olgas, Kings Canyon and not to forget the amazing Uluru rock. We were a group of people, slept outdoor in swags, had amazing sunrises and sunsets and had an awesome time!!!
Shortly after this (one day) I played the North Australian Uni-Games with my friend Sam on the Sunshine Coast. We represented the Griffith University soccer team, but lost almost every game. But this is not due to insufficient skill level…its more to do with late nights on the piss before the game days!!! lol
Then after this I hardly managed all my washing as we immediately took off to our South East Asia Trip. Firstly we flew to Malaysia and stayed at my friends place in Kuala Lumpur for a couple of nights. I also got to visit my former employee and got to see all of my dear friends again. So nice!!! Then we drove with a night bus to the east coast and stayed the first three days on the island Pulau Tioman where I did my PADI Scuba Diving License. Moreover we took over then to a smaller island Pulau Rawa which I consider to be the best island I’ve ever been in life!!!! Its such a tiny, small and adorable place. Very beautiful, check out the pics! Nonetheless we continued our trip and head to Singapore. I also got to catch up with an old friend and we enjoyed the nightlife, did some serious shopping and enjoyed the big city life!
Wow…it was really much traveling for me during the last weeks and it took quite a bit money off my bank account. Anyways…now its time to work and study again. Will post again if there’s anything interesting coming up.
Catchya
Matthias

Blogroll Ayers Rock, Malaysia, Singapore, Uluru

Back from Whitsundays, off to Uluru..

Hey folks, this is just a very short, brief update, cause I don’t have much time to blog right now! Yesterday I got back from a really nice trip to northern Queensland. The Whitsunday Islands are amazing, the climate is perfect and the people awesome. We flew to Hamilton Island and spend some time there driving around with a buggy, then stayed in Airlie Beach just because it is way cheaper and did a day cruse for some snorkeling and diving. So relaxed!!!!

Also yesterday we had our third MAS Party. This time the theme was crazy hats…..pic’s will be coming up shortly! Tuesday I am heading with a friend to the Ayers Rock (Uluru) to spend some time there and explore the Australian icon!!!

Cya

Matthias

Blogroll great barrier reef, Whisunday islands

Viva la Melbourne.

Joerg and me were on a short trip to Melbourne last weekend and used our study week very effectively though. Well, the trip started pretty crazy! On the outward flight the aircraft had to return again, because somehow the door was not properly closed and a signal light went on. Well, shit happens!!!! However, Melbourne is a great multicultural city “the best city in Australia I reckon” and actually quite similar to European cities. Much stuff is going on, lots of culture, museums and sights to see and explore. But it was kinda chilly, 12 degrees and even the leaves come of the trees like they used to back home in autumn! Two days we had a rented car and did the Great Ocean Road and also explored the beautiful Yarra Valley! We were actually so lucky. On the Great Ocean Road there is a rock in the water which looks like an arch. This is how we still saw it on Monday! But wednesday the arch collapsed and only two piers are leftover. How lucky Here is a link to an article about it!

This week is Exam week. Two I’ve already behind me, and they were actually quite easy! Saturday I have my last one and then I am going to travel for a while. First on an island in the north of Australia, then to the amazing Ayers Rock and after that I am off to Malaysia. Cya soon.

Matthias

Travels Great Ocean Road, Jetstar, Melbourne, Yarra Valley