This is the fantastic group that I went around campus with during our orientation...I know about five of them. The photographer decided that the picture was too dark, so she moved us around so that the sun was in font of us:
As you can see, this worked out well...
In this position you can see the facial strain of anyone who happens to be lucky enough to get enough sun for a "better picture." Believe it or not, my eyes were open in this picture. I was just using my eyelids as a shield for the brilliantly bright light.
The orientation was informative-ish. I think my favorite part would have to be when I saw a new bird that I hadn't seen before. It's called a curlew and hopefully I'll have some pictures of it soon. They are mostly nocturnal though.
I think the main problem that I'm having is the fact that everyone in that group above is NOT Australian, with the exception of our guide of course. It seems to be like that everywhere so far. I know it doesn't help that I live in an international residence hall, but even when I go out it seems that way. I came here to be around Aussies, not more Americans! I'm hoping that once the classes start up (tomorrow!!!) and people have finished moving back in that I will be surrounded by more Australians. Not that I have anything against other people. I've made great friends with a Norwegian, a German, a Hollander (yes that is a word, look it up), and a Californian. I just don't want to miss out on the cultural aspect of this beautiful place.
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