Life Goes On

A tragedy struck my family while I was here. On a gloomy Sunday my grandpa passed away. I got the call and didn't do anything but cry and watch the waves crash. To clear my head I went for a walk. I crossed paths with the most beautiful flower I had ever seen. Something had drawn me to the bird of paradise flower and that's how I knew my grandpa was in a better place. Rest In Paradise Pop.

Out on the vast sea, dolphins jumping out of the water, and a rainbow of colors dancing in the water. Is this paradise? I think yes. We have been studying the coral reefs now for a couple weeks and the things I am seeing are just astonishing. It's like a scene straight out of Finding Nemo.  The number of fish and the underwater plants is absolutely amazing.  One thing that really caught my eye was the light pink sea horses. I have never seen anything like them!!

The Crew I am working with is made of about 5 people, my instructor and 3 others like me.  We all have one common goal while we are here and that is to see and learn as much as we can about the waters of Australia.  All of us wanted to dive in and see what nobody else has seen.  Our adventures continue as we search the never ending oceans.

Let The Adventure Begin!!

Hello from Perth, Australia!! After my 14 hour flight I finally made it to the lone continent.  As I thanked the pilot and took my first steps on Australian soil, the first thing i noticed was the magnificent scenery.  Straight ahead was the beautiful Indian Ocean and to my left was an open plain with kangroos, yes kangaroos, jumping all over the place. As my taxi driver made his way to my new beach house i couldn't keep my eyes off the coast.  The vast ocean was just calling my name!! Once I had finally reached my new home, jet lag had kicked in. With the vision of finally being able to get out on the ocean and working with the animals, I had to call it a day.  My adventure has yet to begin so keep in tune for the next step in my journey!!
-CK

G' Day Mate!!
This blog is all about my "real" life in Australia!! I will be sharing with you all about "my adventures" while i am traveling the wonderful continent of Australia.  I can't wait to become a marine biologist and through this blog i can live my dream of going to study abroad with the Aussies.  Hopefully one day i can make the dream I'm pursuing through this blog come true in the years to come!! Cheers!!
-CK