Check out this beauty!

Today we visited Australia Zoo - "Home of the Crocodile Hunter" -, which is just an hours drive from Brisbane. Unfortunately, the master himself did not show up, but we nevertheless enjoyed a full day of cuddling, petting, hugging, and snuggling. Crikey!!!

Feeding a "roo"...


Koala - Doing what they can do best: sleep.


Cuteness overdose!!!

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The rival blog

If you wanna know how Brisbane feels like when living in a splendid house, with a breathtaking view and a pool (yes, a swimming pool!), visit Jack's blog. Jack is from Birmingham too, but here in Brisbane he goes to the University of Queensland at the other end of the city.

http://spaces.msn.com/jackholland/

Particularly after the beginning of september the blog should be a good laugh. The house doesn't have fly screens, and when it gets hot and sticky Jack will encounter loads of creepy creatures.
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Wildlife on campus (1)

I can't believe the kookaburra (number four in my top5 of cuddly Aussie animals!!!) can be spotted here on campus. Well, actually they are not that cuddly...

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Moving to the bush

After three soul-destroying days of house hunting we finally decided to move into uni accomodation on campus. Houses were either only available for a minimum of six months or incredibly filthy. We believe that in one house there was a decomposing body hidden under a blanket in one of the beds. Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures, but you can have a look both here and here to get an idea.

Campus is miles from anywhere, and the last bus from the city runs at around 11 pm. However, a cab is only 30 Dollars (18 Euros, 12 Pounds), which is a fair price if split among a few people.


Campus is situated on a wooded mountain to the South of Brisbane. The buildings definitely devoured a lot of concrete, and they boast with the same beauty and extravaganza as all universities built in the 1960s and 70s - such as Wuppertal or Essex. Yet, the many trees, the tropical plants, and the exotic birds give it a really nice touch.


I am sharing a flat with three other students: A Norwegian bloke, a French girl, and a Malaysian girl. My room is three times the size of my room back in Birmingham, and there is internet and telly - so, what elso do I need?
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Landed!

Sadly, neither German housewife voodoo nor science were able to predict the 2006 World Cup winner. Nevertheless, my body's production of endorphins has reached quarter-final levels again, as after 28 hours of flight I landed in Brisbane yesterday morning. For all of you who wonder where Brisbane is:


I haven't seen much of the city yet. Totally knackered by the long flight, I hurled into house hunting yesterday, but when I felt awfully dizzy, and stopped hearing on my left ear I decided to call it a day and go back to the hostel to have a nap. As it turns out, it will be really difficult to find a furnished place for four months only. Fingers crossed!

My first priority is on finding a place to live, as soon as I did that I will upload a few pictures. Cheerio!
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