3/30
last nighth i'd planned out my time in sydney, but silly me didnt take into account inclement weather. i've been spoiled by the third sunniest city in the world (perth) that it hadnt crossed my mind to look at a forecast. i'd anticiptated two days touring the city, and two days at the beaches. after my forty minute bus ride to the city, upon arrival at the information center, i was informed its due to rain the rest of the week! i was stunned. the friendly gentleman guided me to some ideas but immediately thought of changing my plan for hte week. i hemmed/hawed about what to do. i spent lots of money and time getting to the city. and its what people expected to hear about, a report of sydney australia! i finally reached a conclusion, thati needed to do what i wanted, and so i hoppped back on the bus to hit the beach while it wasnt raining. later on in the day, i felt so good about myself. i'd questioned my choice of hostels and of how to spend my day monay, but they both felt right, and i revelled in thath self reliance of my intuition. this is the type of thing that builds confidence- experiential learning. i'd compromised that if i try to fit in both beach activities, so around 4pm i unloaded my belongings at the hostel and walked along the coastal trail, both for exercise and views. again, i was pleased with my decision making abilities. on of the best parts was seeing the locals enjoying the wonderful trails. it maade me wonder about what beauties at home i can take advantage of, like the rail trail, vaughn woods, and jamies pond. although not coastal, they still have a beauty of thier own. as darkness descended, i hit the main strip and went to the kebab house. i ordered it to go (takeaway as they call it here) and again ate beachside. it was such a large portion i broke hostel rules nad stored it in my locker in my room for breakfast. oh, i lacked to meantion the girl left the bottom bunk and so i took it over and already the top bunk has been filled. and i'm pleased to report that red sox nation has bridged the south pacific ocean as i've been seeing a bunch of people donning red sox paraphanalia.