Day Ten

Today was officially our last day in Australia. With a plane so early in the morning, few people went to sleep that night to make sure they would sleep for an extended time on the plane. No one really wanted to admit the fact that today was the last true day in Australia. No one wanted to go back to the U.S. permanently anymore. The country of Australia and New Zealand took our hearts and we didn't want to go back. The plane ride back was definitely the longest and most boring flight we took during this trip. Once arrived at O'hare, we finally realized that we would no longer hear accents or be in Australia any longer. A few seconds later, we already missed everything that made Australia different than our homeland. Although finally being at home did feel good and realizing, nothing can beat the feeling of being in Australia. Never will i forget anything about this amazing trip that i took int he summer of 2011. This was definitely one of the most memorable trips i have ever taken in my life. And hopefully i get the opportunity to have even better ones in the future.

Inquiry-Day Seven

Hypothesis: More fish will swim in schools than by themselves.

Data:

Fish Alone After 5 Minutes: 24

Number of Groups after 5 Minutes: 13

Conclusion: In the end, more fish decided to swim in a school rather than by themselves after 5 minutes of data taking.

Day 9

Today was the last and saddest part of our trip, but it was definitely not a disappointment. We took the slowest train up the steepest train tracks in the world to visit the rain forest. Whilst in the train, out the windows were some amazing views of the forest. Once in a while, you could spot some wildlife out the window but only slight glimpses. As we made our way to the top, the view got better and better and all you could see when you looked down was a vast area of trees. When we finally arrived to the top after what seemed like ages, we got off the train and visited the village of Kurunda. There were a ton of things to do in this village but many of them you had to pay for. So, our group decided to not do them and instead we shopped in the mini-market in the heart of town. We picked ourselves some cool souvenirs and had a good time. When it was time to go, we made our way down the mountain via gondolas. The gondolas were at least two hundred feet above the canopy of the rain forest below. Halfway through the ride, we stopped at a rain forest tour and our great Austrian guide led us through and talked about the rain forest. We then continued our way down the mountain in gondolas with more jaw dropping sights. At the bottom, we entered a Maori village where they teach you about the culture and have hands on activities. We learned how to throw both boomerangs and spears at targets and everyone was having a blast. As the day came to an end, spirits began to go down knowing that today was the last full day here. At the end of the day, the teachers all said their goodbye speeches and everyone was in a sad mood. The end of the trip had finally come and it was way too early.

Today was the last full day of our trip in Australia/ New Zealand. We first went into the worlds steepest train to a village called Kurunda. We then went back down the mountain via gondolas and learned more about the Maori tribe. We also learned how to throw boomerangs and spears and how to play the didgeridoo. This was a great final day to a long journey in Australia.

Day Eight

Today by far was the greatest day of this trip! Not only is it beautiful outside, but we went to the Great Barrier Reef! When we started this trip, i did not expect the Great Barrier Reef to be so jaw dropping. I knew it would be an amazing sight but never did i expect this. The boat ride out to the Reef was a little gross with people throwing up everywhere due to sea sickness. But, as we came near our destination everyone started to get anxious with excitement. When we arrived at the platoon and saw the actual reef with our own eyes, everyone wanted to dive off the boat and go for an adventure. The water is so clear and there are so many fish it is unreal. At first, i was a little anxious to go in the water since i have a little fear of sharks in the ocean. But, after a few minutes i took off my life jacket and i was ready to explore. Snorkeling allows you to breathe and view the wildlife under you at the same time which is miraculous in the Reef. All different types of fish and corals everywhere moving around you. The sight is indescribable especially when you get the chance to come up close to the schools of fish. After an hour of swimming and enjoying myself in the reef, i went inside the boat to go have a bite to eat. The buffet there was unimaginably good and their was a ton of food. I had a whole plate piled up with different types of food that were all delicious. Then, we decided to go in the underwater submarine that showed us up close the fish and corals in the reef. It was nice to learn the different types of coral and how old they really are down there. Once more i went snorkeling in the water and everywhere i went i saw something new. The great barrier reef overall is so amazing and i have no doubt why it is one of the world's seven wonders! This experience definitely opened my eyes to the opportunities snorkeling and scuba can bring to you. This experience entices me to go scuba or snorkeling in other parts of the world and discover new things

Today was all about the wonder of the world, the great barrier reef. It was an amazing time and there are no words to describe how great it really was.

Day Six

So far, traveling in a group with friends has been a blast! But, when i travel later on in life there may not always be others. Traveling alone although will definitely be fun, has some setbacks as well. In a group, there are always others to take care of you. Whether it is looking out, helping, or just talking with them. Alone, you may not have these options presented to you. And without an of these, it may make the trip much lonelier. Being alone also means that you have to make your own schedules and itineraries. Without these, you may sometimes end up places that are unwanted. Also, at some points in your travel you may no longer have anything to do. Another challenge traveling alone brings is security. Walking through unknown cities is very dangerous. And being alone and looking like a tourist makes you that much more vulnerable to people. This makes walking through some parts of town risky and you may not be able to visit all you wanted. Another downside of traveling alone is the people. Not being able to share the moment with someone else isn't as great. Sometimes a voyage isn't about the pics or sights but the memories. The time when you and your friends did something crazy. Or the moment when you and a friend will never forget the inside joke. No matter what it is, it always seems to be better with someone else. All in all, to me it seems better to travel with a partner. Alone can have some benefits like independence or freedom, but these don't outweigh the benefits of a group. Much better life-long memories are made through group traveling versus solo.

Today was an awesome day! We went to the blue mountains and it was a blast! Although the sights would have been much better without the fog, it was still amazing. The waterfalls were jaw dropping and nothing can explain the sights.

Day Five

Up to this point, this trip has been a blast. I have met new people, had laughs, and overall had a great trip. But, this trip without other people to have fun with wouldn't be as much fun. Without socializing with others, this trip would not be near as amusing as it is right now. The memories truly do not come from the pictures or sights but with the people you are with. Whether it is the tour guide, friends, or even a stranger starting a relationship with someone is the key to success on a trip like this. Something difficult i have overcome is including everyone. Before i used to worry less about how much others are being included. But now with this trip i have learned to make sure not only am i enjoying myself but others as well. Also, never would i have thought to be having the memories that I am having. This trip has been better than i have imagined. Not only because I am learning new things, but also because of the memories. It seems like going alone on a trip like this would be no where near as amusing. Forever i will have those memories in my brain even if i haven't taken pictures of it. Hopefully the last few days will keep this trend going.

Today we visited the Sydney tower, went to the opal factory, went to the zoo, and visited the Sydney harbour. Overall a good day although it was pretty rainy!

Day Four

In Sydney, So far it has been the greatest times. We now are all comfortable with each other and act like ourselves. We started off the day waking up way too early to catch a flight at 5:30AM! We then went off in our buses to go catch a flight in the airport. When we arrived in Sydney, we decided to walk around and visit the city. It was a fun and relaxing time to be able to calm down and learn a little. We then stopped to eat and later went to a little Sydney market. We looked and shopped around a little bit and then had to go back to the hotel. We then went out to eat. The food was very good and everyone at well. We then all came back to our rooms and chilled for the rest for the night. Sydney as a city reminds me a lot of Chicago. There is a nice breeze and theres a huge mixture of culture. Also, there is a body of water very near the city which reminds me of Lake Michigan. But, the city of Sydney is much less violent, than Chicago yet very similar. There is also a huge building in which you can have a view of the city. There are not many other towns that have the same features of Sydney or Chicago. Both are cities that are very unique and bring millions of tourists every year. Both cities also have markets that are known across the world. Many of the shops have hand-made items that are very valuable. This makes both cities even greater.

Today, we left NZ and took a flight to Sydney. We then went to see the Sydney Harbour and saw the bridge and opera house. After that we went out to eat and relaxed.

Day Three

Today was a very adventurous day. We started off very wet with a hike in the Redwood forest. It was quite a start to the day with many different events happening We were stranded for a good hour trying to reunite with the rest of the party. Although at some points it was a little stressful, it came out great. The bus ride to Auckland was very needed and we took a short nap on the bus. After our naps, we arrived in Auckland and went straight to the school. At first, we arrived a little early and didn't do much. But, soon after we settled in and were greeted by the Maori. They did a welcoming dance and welcomed us all in. They then did the Haka, the traditional dance that the Maori perform. They did a great job at doing it and did a great performance overall. We than ate some food and met some of the kids from the school. We talked with them and learned about each others cultures and ways of life. We had many laughs and got to know each other pretty well. We then learned how to do the Haka and performed it together with the school. We were guided by 3 girls and had a good time. They based our lives on movies and thought we were the same way. They thought we sang like high school musical or acted like the mean girls at school. All in all, we had a great time together and it was definitely a memorable time.

Today was mostly all about visiting the new kids from Rangitoto College in New Zealand. It was a memorable time adn we had heaps of fun!

Day Two

Today was an exciting day of many adventures. We did a lot of interesting things and had a blast. Learning about the Maori tribe was very intriguing and a new world. The whole village was jaw dropping and very unusual. The natural springs and the mud baths were very warm and looked welcoming. After that, the sheep shearing show was fun and amusing. Although at some points it was gory, overall it was a good time. The host was a very funny guy and made sure that we had a good time. Also, the dogs at the show did a very good job showing us herding. Those dogs seem much smarter than the average domestic dog. After that, ogoing was a huge blast! It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity activity. Never before have I had the chance to do such a thing. There are no words to use to describe it. The fun of going in a ball at first didn't seem intriguing but it was worth while. Lastly, the Maori tribe showed us what a Haka is. They came in the hotel and presented us with a traditional greeting. They then gave us a traditional meal. We then went to the pool once again to relax and blow off our steam. We had a fun time and allowed ourselves to cool down. This day was very fun and educational. I hope that tomorrow is even more fun and the students are a blast to meet.

Today we started off with an amazing view of the sunrise. We then went on a duck tour and then after that went the the thermal village. After that, we went ogoing and finished off the day with a Maori meal.

First Day

The first day in New Zealand was a mix of feelings. The jet lag definitely played a part making us loopy at some points.But, at the same time their was a lot of excitement. Just the fact of being in a foreign country raises moral and everyone was nervous to see the new world.Although the ride to Arotorua was mostly cows, it was a good time to relax. We got the chance to visit the LOTR village and see a statue of golum.We also got a chance to try some authentic homemade New Zealand food. Lastly, lugging was a heaps of fun. It was a very good end of the day activity letting us let out our feelings. Everyone had a blast there and would definitely go back. Burger fuel was delicious and their burgers were real! At the end of the day we hit the pool and let our muscles relax. The biggest culture shock here was definitely their drving! Its hard to judge where people are going and when to cross the street. Also, driving on the left side is a shock. The second shock has to be the sulfuric smells. Every time you walk outside, it smells horrid. Instead of fresh air, a egg rotten smell comes int your nostrils. The third culture shock is the environment. It has so many farms here yet it is not a rural area. Also, on one side of the street there may be large evergreens while on the other their are palm trees. Tomorrow I'm excited to try the traditional dinner we have. Also, Alec is a very friendly and fun guy to be our guide. I am also excited to go zorbing tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow is as fun as today and i cant wait!

The first day was overall fun but as well tiring. It was a good time to get ourselves comfortable in the new country. The first day was a great taste of what was upcoming in the future of our trip.

Cuisine

New Zealand cuisine has been greatly influenced by the Europeans, Asians, and Polynesians. In their dishes, they tend to use a lot of pork, lamb, and different fish. The cuisine is also very laid back and relaxed just like the kiwi's themselves. New Zealanders also enjoy to cook on the barbie a lot and tend to buy their produce as fresh as possible. They are also have many choices to choose from when it comes to wine, with as many as 376 different wineries.Their most known and traditional dish is the Maori hangi which is cooked underground. This meal is usually prepared for special occasions and both mena dn women take part. Lastly, New Zealanders love their traditional fish n' chips recipe that may not be healthy but is delicious.

American Cuisine on the other hand is much different and originated from the Natives.Grilling and the general use of a fire is much more common in
American cuisine. Natives often used to cook directly on the ashes of the fire for a special smokey taste. Also, they would sometimes heat rocks in the fire first and then put the food on the rocks and allow them to cook slowly. Americans use many crop ingredients like wheat and the most popular livestock is beef or pork. Although the stereotypical American cuisine is hamburgers and hot dogs, this was not true in the past. American cuisine like New Zealanders has its own special touch to all its foods.

Rabbit-Proof Fence

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The Aborigines people were severely mistreated once the European settlers came into contact with them. From the moment that they came into the country of Australia "White people would take his land from him and there would be no recourse for any injustices committed against his people." The white people would fence off land for themselves and build farms where previously the Aborigines people would hunt for their food. Also, the Aborigines were unfairly "bought in to be sentenced under the English law." They were treated unfairly and discriminated by the white men. The laws for the white people and Aborigines were different and greatly favored the white people. When they did a wrong doing, they only had to give food or compensate the Aborigines in some way. On the other hand, the native people had to serve long times of imprisonment for " carrying out their own traditional laws, handed down to them by the Dreamtime spirit beings." This seemed unfair and wrong to the native people who were just doing what they had always been taught to do. The white men the second they stepped foot on the Australian land not only used the native people bought also treated them poorly and with no respect.

2.
Australia and the United States are very similar in the ways that they attempted to civilize the native people. In the United States, European settlers from day one were forcing the natives to do differently than their norm. The settlers drove the Native Americans from their land where the soil was rich and fertile to infertile and deserted locations. Also, like the Australian story, the natives food in America was taken away. Americans over hunted and underused the bison and buffalo that they killed for food. This made it very challenging for the natives to hunt for their whole families and find enough food to survive. Also, Native Americans were treated poorly just like the natives in Australia were. If you did not follow the rules of the American people, they would usually either kill you or take you to prison. This proves that in both cases of Australians and Americans, both the natives were treated poorly and unfairly.

3.
In my opinion, no it was not fair at all for the children to be taken away from their homes and relocated to be civilized. If the same actions were taken upon white people in Australia, it would be severely frowned upon and illegal. So, just because the natives are not white, why should they be treated differently? The natives were not causing any harm or intruding the white peoples' space when they were left alone. Before the settlers came into Australia and disrupted the native land, everything was peaceful. But, once the white people came and thought themselves as the king and the natives as peasants, that is when everything went downhill. Taking children away from their families to make them more "western" does not seem fair in any way. Leaving the Native people alone and letting them live their lives separately from the settlers would have been just fine. Both would have been able to live in cohesion with no problem. But, the white people thought themselves as bigger and more important thus they attempted to control the Native people. All in all, i do not believe in any way that the Native people were treated fairly and respectfully in taking their children away from them to further "civilize" them in European ways.

Cane Toad

Cane Toads were brought to Australia in 1935 from Central and South America. They were introduced into Queensland farms to control the French's Kane Beetle and Greyback Kane Beetle which were destroying sugar cane crops. It is currently located throughout North Australia in Queensland, New South Wales, and Northern Territory. The Cane Toad causes damage when it is threatened or harassed by another animal or predator. It releases poisonous toxins from glands behind the eyes and is deadly to eat. They have caused numerous of animals to die due to biting, gnawing, or eating them. Scientists have attempted to put cat food near the habitats of the Cane Toads which attracts carnivorous ants immune to the poisoinous Cane Toads. Also, more traditional ways like hunting, trapping, and clubbing have been used to try and contain the toad population.
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The Mexican Fruit fly, which is originally from Mexico and Central America is invading the U.S. They are currently destroying many crops that grow in America including grapefruit, oranges, pears, peaches, and apples. Fly traps, vacuums, and fertilizers are all being used to try and exterminate the fly population. Invasive species are a very serious problems to any nation. They can bring diseases with them, destroy natives species, and cause many financial problems to a nation. Controlling invasive species is a hard task but should definately be looked upon due to all problems they bring.

Coral Reef

1. A larvae the looks like an octopus. It is called a coral when it multiplies and forms a colony.
2. They are sensitive to temperature change.
3. When the coral loses its food and color for too long.
4. Because there are more climate changes.
5.Recycle, save energy, and avoid using cars.

1. 1500 species of fish, 360 species of hard coral, 1/3 of world's soft corals, 22 species of sea birds, and 32 species of shore birds.
2. Climate changes cause the waters to warm.
3. Causes pollution which makes fish leave and causes birds to have less food.
4. Public transportation, use clothes lines to dry, and open windows instead of AC.

Benefits
-Teaches small children the problems in our world.
-Starts to make ideas in children's minds about how to solve these problems.

Drawbacks
-Can make kids worry about things they shouldn't have to care about.
- They will not hold a child's attention long enough due to too much info.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UgVN6OjFOA
-This video entices people to want to go to Australia and see just how beautiful it really is out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw_WjN-4n3U
-shows people what to expect when you are visiting the reef and gives examples of how you could do it.

Great Barrier Reef

1. living structure.
2. Calcium Carbonate
3. Act like glue making sand, rocks and other strong things stick to coral.
4. 1975
5. 33%
6. 20000 years old, 500000 years old.

Unfair Treatment

Aboriginals and westeners began to interact from 1910 all the way until 1971. Children were ripped from their families and the guardians were lied to about the whereabouts of these children. The government was doing this in an effort to “civilize” the children into a more western culture. Children were often abused, scared, and physically as well as sexually abused by their new “parents”. Westerners attempted to change these children into a more western style of living but these attempts often failed. When these children were taken away from their parents in the 1900’s, they later became known as the “lost generation”. Many of these children who were horrified when taken away will never be able to live a normal life ever again. Many of them became hobos, drinkers, and even became violent people. Australia, who is striving to make the deadline for the olympics now has a decline in their happiness. The Aboriginese story is making many people around the world think differently of Australia. Most of the time, Australia is known as a nature loving, peaceful place. But, after these stories Australia has severely diminished its reputation. In my opinion there should definitely be an apology by the prime minister because these people were treated poorly and differently. They were the native land owners so why should they be punished because settlers from another country came and attempted to domesticate them? An apology is the least the prime minister could do and i think the aborigines absolutely deserve to be apologized to.

Savor the Trip

As new technologies have been coming out more and more accessible, it is becoming obvious that they are too much of a distraction for travelers. People are texting, tweeting, or filming their trips instead of actually enjoying themselves in them. Travelers have been seen to be more engrossed in their tech toys than in the surroundings they have paid a big sum to see. Technology although usually is very helpful and makes things much simpler, is most of the time just a big distraction and trip-waster when traveling. When going to Australia, i am still debating whether or not to bring a technology device other than a camera. I always feel more safe and normal when my phone is in my pocket. Although i don't always need to use it, my body feels better when i have that feeling in my pocket that my phone is always accessible. In going to Australia, i think we should definitely have rules for technology use or the trip will be a wasted one. If people only tweet or film their trip, then what is the point of going? Those pictures and posts could be read on any review online. In my mind, there should be a limited amount of picture taking allowed and definitely no cell phones should be used for recreation on the trip. Occasional pictures will obviously be allowed but constantly taking pictures will not only ruin theirs but everyone's experience. Unless someone would rather " see the world through the tiny screens of their smart phones before they bother looking at the real thing" then our Australia group will definitely be needing to set rules on how much and how we are using our technology.

Timeline

After reading about the different ways the three different countries were founded, there is an obvious similarity. All three countries were founded by the same kingdom of Britain. "In the past, Britain was a very powerful nation and there is no doubt why they had time and resources to explore all these different parts of the world"
(Wikipedia). But, Britain was far from being a friendly figure to these three countries. At first, all three colonies disagreed very much with Britain and wanted nothing to do with them. All three different native tribes "Fought hard to keep their independence from the intruding country of Britain"(Edhelper.com). The British were very forceful and wanted the natives to change their ways to how they believed the world should run. The USA, like New Zealand and Australia at one point was tired of the British and the natives " Fought back with no avail"(Americanhistory.com)and were kept in Britain's control for many years. But, all three countries after a matter of time found a way to dig themselves out of this hole the Brits had put them in. The USA finally "gained there independence in 1776 from the British"(squidoo.com) New Zealand and Australia also later followed through and gained their independence as well from Britain. Although it may have taken these three countries quite a while to gain their independence, they did gain some advantages from being colonies. The British taught them very well how to run a government and how to keep the country running smoothly. They may not have been very happy of being controlled, but not everything about it had a negative effect.

Myths

In my mind, all humans created myths or tales to have assurance. When a human does not know about something, they need a reason for why it is. So, as part of human instincts, when people did not know the real truth about something that made something that "made sense". Although it was usually very far from the real truth, it gave them a sense of assurance that they knew what everything was. And, even to this day, there are still myths that are being created. Although we know much more then we knew back then, there are still things out there that we are not sure of. So, instead of continuing to be scared of these unknown noises or things, we create a reason to be safe in our minds. The two different myths the Aborigine and Maori created are very different yet similar in various ways. The Maori, who believed in more Earthly things respected the gods that have to do with the Earth. The different Gods in their story each have a different meaning on Earth life. From the sea, or war, and even storms. All three of those Gods have a daily effect on the Earth Meanwhile, the Aborigine have more respect for the creatures and animals around them. Their story has to do with mother sun giving life to the different animals around her. She goes around Earth giving life to different kinds of animals all over the place. These animals probably had to do with animals that impacted the Aborigine on a daily basis. Although both of these tribes believed very much in mother nature, they respected different things that she brought them. One side leaned more towards Earth while the other believed more in animals. Although these stories are no longer true, they still represent how important nature is for some people. Everyday, at this day in age we destroy the environment severely just by commuting to work. We don't really give a second thought to what we do but the truth is that the environment would be able to take it anymore very soon. These stories present to us a different way of thinking. Instead of doing everything for money or pleasures, these tribes did everything for animals or the Earth. This is very different from these days and where we only give the Earth a distant thought on protecting it. This is our planet and without our help, it will soon no longer be able to be our home. A creation story that i believed for a long time and most kids my age did as well was Santa Clause. Nowadays most people have gotten over believing that he is true, but he was a very big part of my life when i was little. I would always try to be nice so i would be sure not to receive coal for gifts that year. Also, i would leave the traditional milk and cookies every Christmas eve and scream with joy the next morning when it was gone. And, i would always send in the mail a letter to Santa asking him for the gifts i wanted that year. Although he was never real, this is a great myth for many kids. It creates that extra factor of excitement that comes every Christmas of knowing that Santa was here!!!

Pico Ayer

I travel to be able to compare different places I see and also because of the strive for knowledge. I want to see the beautiful places in the world that i can only imagine from pictures or stories how great they really are. Nothing in pictures can prepare you for how enormous or pretty the sight in front of you is. Traveling to these places puts a memory into your mind for the rest of your life and you can be the one to tell the next story to people who have never been there. The quote from Pico is saying that you must accept the new places you see not reject them because they are different from the norm. If you expect everything to be the same as back home, you will never enjoy to be a traveler. When i came to the USA when i was 5, i had to look at things with a new eyes as well. I did not know how to speak English and the culture here was very different. I was forced to adapt and grow a "new pair of eyes" to be able to fit in the country. Pico with this next quote is saying that seeing something new is the greatest part of travel. When you introduce yourself to something you've never seen or done before, that is when things get really exciting. Although Australia is pretty modernized, there are going to be new things that we will see. Different culture, people, and even accents will intrigue us differently. But the things that we are not used to will bring us the greatest emotions rather than the things we are used to seeing. Usually travelers are pigeons without even noticing that they are doing so. I do not think travelers have the responsibility to be one but it usually occurs naturally. People will always tell their stories about what they enjoyed the most and starting a conversation with a stranger, you usually talk about what it is like back home. So, even though travelers might not try to be pigeons, they usually end up being one without trying. I think this is a big part of understanding different countries and without travelers, it would be very hard to understand others' cultures. My favorite quote of this passage is the first sentence "We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves". I choose this quote because this is exactly why i travel. It brings my eyes to new things and brings more knowledge to my brain. Traveling also opens me up to different cultures and teaches me to accept customs that are different than mine. And, whenever you travel is when the true you comes out in everyone. You cannot hide what you are really like when you are in close quarters with people for weeks of time. Travel is what reveals who the real you is and there is no other way to do so.

About Me

My name is Arnaud Laroche-Bataille and i was born in Montreal Canada. I have one older brother who is a freshman in college and live with both my parents in Grayslake. I enjoy to play sports and like to hang out with friends outside of school. I wish to attend Standford University and major in some kind of engineering for a career. I am very excited for this Australia trip and hopefully will be able to GO this year.
I signed up for this trip because i love to travel. When i get older I want to keep on traveling the world and discover new places. This trip seemed like a fun experience to be able to travel around the world and see a new culture. Australia will definitely be a very different place then Grayslake Illinois and hopefully will be a fun experience. I cannot wait to try the food, go scuba diving, and see new landmarks in Australia.
In traveling abroad i hope to learn about a new culture. I also want to see for myself what the other side of the world really looks like. I've never been outside North America and i hope this experience is a fun one. I also hope to meet new people and discuss about their life experiences. Meeting new people always brings interesting stories that will last a lifetime. I hope this trip will be one that i will not soon forget.
I have always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef for myself and this trip to Australia gives me just that opportunity. I also want to see kangaroos and other interesting wildlife that will be located in Australia. The ocean in Australia from pictures also seems like a very beautiful place and probably much better when you are actually there. Lastly, i really want to try the exotic foods that they may offer in Australia that are not offered here in the USA.
Learning before you go helps a person know what they are going to see and be able to grasp everything when you are there. Without learning before you go, it is hard to take in everything all at once and the learning experience will not be as great. But, preparing yourself for what is going to happen will allow everyone to not only have a good time but also be able to have a good learning experience. Also, just going somewhere maybe will not allow a person to actually learn about Australia. But, learning then going will make sure that not only does the student enjoy but also learns something about Australia.