Monday, 26 October 2009

A drive down memory lane




Last week, I went to my friend's restaurant to eat a Greek souvlaki. Souvlaki is one of my favourite foods. Souvlaki is a pita bread wrap with lamb, lettuce, tomato and tzaziki(garlic sauce). However, I could not find anywhere in Fukuoka that sold them.
So finally, I got the chance to have one. It was very delicious. Melbourne truly has some great restaurant.

Also last week, I received my learner’s driving licence. This means I can drive anywhere, but I must have a friend in the car with me. I cannot drive alone.
I have been driving everywhere with my brother, but this weekend, my challenge is to drive down the Great ocean road.

The Great ocean road is a famous road about 2 hours outside of Melbourne. It is a long windy road that follows the coast line (similar to karatsu coast road). At the end of the road, you can see the 12 apostles. These are 12 famous rocks that stand next to each other in the middle of the sea. It is very beautiful. However, recently, some of the rocks collapsed and only a few remain standing.

It is still cold in Melbourne but it is starting to heat up. Come on summer!!!!!

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Back in Australia



I have arrived safe and well in Australia. I was very excited when I exited the airport but it was very cold. It is spring here but it is colder than Fukuoka. I felt like I was still in Japan. It was great to see my parents and friends. It is always wonderful to spend quality time with your parents. We should contact our parents every now and then just to let them know we love them.

I still cannot believe I am back home. I think it will take a few weeks to sink in.

I miss you all!

It will become summer from December. Hurry up summer !!

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

1 Triathlon, 2 parties, 1 day






Last Sunday I took part in the Fukuoka triathlon festa. It was a huge event and my first triathlon. The distance was half an Olympic distance. 750m swim, 23 km Bike and 5 km run. I finished around 1 hour and 30 minutes. It was a relay race, with 3 members in each team. My team ' Team Sekitoba' did really well and we all finished our legs successfully in around 4 and a half hours.

A huge Thank you to Ravi and Makiko for training me for the triathlon and coming out to support me.

After an amazing race, We went to Paddy's farewell party.

Continued in part 2