Wellington Point

I've already lost track on how many points I have visited. Last week I got a new addition to this never ending list and the never ending float of sunset pictures. By now, thanks to Natalie, I've learned the best way to spend your lazy evening is to grab your camera and drive to the seaside...

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Celebrating Natalie

Last weekend we celebrated my awesome and beautiful host mum Natalie. On Friday she took me to South Bank for dinner as a little pre-celebration of her birthday and a post-celebration of my new haircut. It was such a pretty and relaxed evening. We ate salt and pepper calamari and I had a non-alcoholic...

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my new hair

I honestly cannot believe I actually cut my hair. A week ago I just decided I'd had enough and then we called to book a hairdresser appointment. Luckily Natalie's friend Lisa is a very good hairdresser and I can fully trust her with my hair. So on Friday Nat took me to Lisa's straight after...

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Mount Coot-tha

Last Monday Julia asked me to go up to Mount Coot-tha with her and and her host family. I was having a free evening, for once so I said yes right away. It was dark already when we left but being a huge lover of city lights I didn't mind, not really. To be honest I was in heaven when we drove...

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jet skiing

On Sunday morning we woke up early and drove to one of my host mum Natalie's friend's place. Mel and Gordon's house was gorgeous one by the canal. After all the preparations we jumped on the jet skies and headed off to the sea. It was such a beautiful morning. I felt like we were flying right...

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homesick

Last night in my dream I was home in Finland and it felt really real. I remember starting to discuss about my return with someone when suddenly I said 'oh shit this must be just a dream — I can't remember my flights'.  Couple times I have felt homesick during my exchange and every time...

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