So I am having a grumpy day today, but I miss having a pantry with food in it which I can eat whenever I want. I miss having chocolate biscuits. I miss being allowed to call biscuits: biscuits and having people around me understanding what on earth I am talking about. I miss being able to speak whole sentences without people asking me to clarify things or laughing at me because of my 'funny' English. I miss Laksa and I miss my Mum's cooking.
Yep that's right people… It took 42 days, but I have Cabin Fever. It was precipitated by about 30 Study Abroad Advisers from the
Today we crossed the Equator. We attempted (and failed) to spread a rumour that you have to shave your heads when you cross the Equator (would have been funny if people had listened to us, but sadly the Aussies already have a bad rep for stuff like this). So instead I disgusted everybody at breakfast by eating Vegemite on toast. Always nice to remind them that Aussies are a little bit different to the rest of the world.
Tonight, we are hopefully (if the clouds magically disappear) star gazing in the southern hemisphere for the first time on the voyage (and for the first time ever for some people). The Captain has agreed to turn off all non-navigational lights on the ship. However the weather is not playing along and we have had our cloudiest day yet! Should the clouds prevent our first southern hemisphere night sky from coming through the girls are planning on taking over the theatre here and showing episodes of Gilmore Girls with microwave popcorn (providing we can locate a microwave somewhere).
Well it's off to class for me!
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2 comments:
Caitlin,
What a great expression of feeling!
You're right - Aussies are different from the rest! Try being one in New York! Boy, that's a strange feeling.
I miss my Vegemite, pasties, steak & kidney pies, and pints of Matilda Bay Beer!
But keep your chins up Caitlin - it'll all be better soon when you're back in Oz!
Aussie Mike in New York
(A Sandgroper from way back)
Hi there, my name is Emily and I read your blog with great interest as I am a potential applicant for the Jan 2008 voyage. I would like to know more about the "hidden costs" (i.e. printing, internet fees etc.) and about life on board the ship in general, both the pros and cons. Do be as honest and as critical as possible because I am really excited about the prospect of being on board and yet, very concerned about what really goes on in the programme. you can contact me at ejcheah.at.yahoo.com.sg. thank you! have an enjoyable trip!
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