Sorry for the long time without any updates (devotees have been complaining via email, KIM, cough, cough), but the internet has been spotty where I am staying, and not a whole lot of photo worthy events have occured.
Last week, I went to Hahndorf with Marie. It was just like I remembered last time, nice little shops, lots of stuff you would buy if you had money. I had a proper German lunch of a trio of brats atop the largest mound of sauerkraut you've ever seen and German potatoes. I also had some German beer (did I mention Hahndorf is the first German settlement in Australia?) I got some souveniers, including genuine Kangaroo Island honey, some brautwurst for dinner later this week, massively overpriced chocolate, and a six pack of microbrewed beer. Marie and I went to a tasting of Gulf Brewery beer. It was good, which is surprising to me considering Aussie beer standards. I really enjoyed the IPA and the chocolate stout.
I have been going to volleyball twice weekly with Sam and Marie. I play on the "C grade" team that Marie is on, which is the least competitive, which is fine with me because I just want to mess around. I have really been enjoying it. The first week, I had major bruises on my arms from the volleyball, but I think I have gotten used to it now. I spend a lot of my time with them because Sarah has such a busy schedule at the church. They are planning to move out soon, and I hope I have a job by then, or I will be so lonely here at the house! Its a weird thing to say when 3 other people will still be living here, but everyone has different schedules, I really never see everyone everyday. It is really like a hostel here, everyone going in and out at all hours of the day, haha. I am still sending off several applications for jobs each day. It's frustrating, but I've been through it before, and it usually takes a while to find something.
Friday I am going on a winery tour with Marie (my new hangout buddy, haha). I will take some pictures so you will have something to look at, I promise!
It's really nice that you've found someone to connect with, makes good times seem even better. :) Had a serious storm wake me up at 2:30 a.m. and don't know if I'll get back in bed this morning or just keep on going with a few hours sleep. Have already told Kristin I'd pick her up early so will probably just stay on up. Talked to your mom yesterday, had a laugh over the first tropical storm forming at the same time as her beach trip but like she said it would have really been a problem IF she and Jimmy were in the travel trailer. :) Storm already headed out to sea so not posing a problem for anyone. You take care, lady. Will keep on praying for you to find a job and to be safe and well. Love ya, Alice
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