Today was much quieter than yesterday as it appears most of the students stayed out wayyyy to late. I got up early and figured out (successfully) how to use Skype to call Phil/family and whoever else has skype. I spent the morning catching up on emails and picture loading. (we had an optional campus tour that the group leaders proclaimed somewhat useless). After my morning of computer work I joined the group in learning the rules of AFL (Australian Football League) or "Footy Ball" as everyone calls it here. After some practice the group competed in a mini scrimmage of the game. ( I sat this one out figuring my foot was feeling better and I want it to stay that way - on a side note, all swelling is gone just the bruise remains) There is no easy way to describe this sport - it is sort of a combination between rugby, football, and soccer, except not really at all. The sport is played on a round field with 14? players per side. It is quite interesting to watch but I highly doubt I can do it justice via blog - so if interested please google it. After the practice the group we headed for lunch. After eating we headed out for our first Professional Footy game at MGC (Melbourne Cricket Ground), Richmond Tigers vs. Essendon Bombers. game was fun to watch but hard to get into at first because I didn't really know anything about the teams. The last quarter was excellent as the two teams struggled for the win and finally the Tigers came through with a score of 16.12.1o8 to 15.14.104 (the last number is the actual score, the first number is how many 6 pt goals, and the middle is 1 pt goals). We went to dinner on Lygon street - split up among the many different cafes along the strip. I chose the Italian food group and got a yummy alfredo dish. After dinner we went for gelati - yum. I broke off from the group as they prepared for the bars and went book shopping (seriously I am that bad) I got my bird field guide - YAY!!!!!!. You can now find updated bird ID on all previous pics if you care to check. I didn't get the reptile guide yet because they didn't have it. On the way home I saw a ginormous bat (we're talking about a foot and a half wingspan people) - I haven't had luck on my opossum crusade because i only see them when I don't have my camera. Parkey (group leader) told me about this creature, Drop bear?, that will drop down out of trees onto your head if it feels you are invading its territory and scratch you up. I need to find some person to pay to stand under trees cause I want to see one :)
The Bombers entering the stadium.
Giant pom poms the opposing team would wave to distract the players from making goals
An intense action shot - love the expressions. The little green dudes are refs
A toss up from the ref
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What is life without a bird field guide?
Shotty at best.
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