Greetings from fantastic Brisbane
I rolled in here earlier today. I have spent the past 4 nights on the Gold Coast. I stayed a hostel, which was actually the house of an older couple named Anne and Kerry(It was more like a B&B). It was very nice. I basically had the basement of their house to myself. A double bed, TV, Kitchen, everything a dude needed.
The house was out in like the suburbs of the city of Coolangata, so it was kind of hard to get anywhere. I did manage to do some explorin'. I checked out some beaches, including Surfer's Paradsise. Which is this extremely tacky little town that is geared at tourists, but it was worth checking out.
Brisbane seems like a really cool city. Apparently it consistently rates as one of the best places to live in the world. I am here for 4-5 days then I am back to Sydney for a few days. then I am off to New Zealand, which I am really looking forward to. I spend 4 days in Auckland, on the third day the Honeymooner's fly into town and we have about 3 days of crazy fun together. We go to Wellington the day after they arrive, them on a 11 hour bus, me on a 1 hour plane, Suckers.
I don't have many specific goals while I'm here in Brisbane. I think I am going to go check out Byron Bay(the most easternly point of Oz) and hopefully Australia Zoo(Croc Hunters Zoo, R.I.P)
I din't have internet access the past 4 days so I apologize for the lack of emails and blogging, I'll make up for it this week.
See You All Real Soon
christopher
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Thursday, February 22, 2007
BONDI
Yesterday I ventured to the infamous Bondi beach here in Sydney. For those who don't know Bondi is the large public beach here in town. I did a lot of relaxing, checking out all the pretty ladies, you know typical Nelson stuff.
Then it started to rain and get cold, so my spirit was weakened. There was a mad rush to the bus stops, so instead of waiting around for a bus like a chump I went and ate at the Noodle King where I had Pad Thai and it was delicious. By the time I was done my delicious noodle dish the lines at the bus stops were much shorter and I ventured over and hopped a bus back to Bondi Junction, then I took a train back to my hostel.
I am staying at the Blue Parrot hostel in the Potts Point area of Sydney. It is a cool little neighborhood with a lot of bars, cafes and restaurants. Tonight is my last night here, because tomorrow I am off to the Gold Coast, which is apparently touristy but beautiful.
I think my week in Hawaii has spoiled my traveling frame of mind. In Europe I did not mind being alone, but now I am feeling lonely. I miss having 10 friends around to go do stuff with. Anybody want to catch a quick 18 hour flight to Sydney? I just have to remind myself that I will be meeting up with Mike and Deanna in a couple of weeks.
Later
cbn
Then it started to rain and get cold, so my spirit was weakened. There was a mad rush to the bus stops, so instead of waiting around for a bus like a chump I went and ate at the Noodle King where I had Pad Thai and it was delicious. By the time I was done my delicious noodle dish the lines at the bus stops were much shorter and I ventured over and hopped a bus back to Bondi Junction, then I took a train back to my hostel.
I am staying at the Blue Parrot hostel in the Potts Point area of Sydney. It is a cool little neighborhood with a lot of bars, cafes and restaurants. Tonight is my last night here, because tomorrow I am off to the Gold Coast, which is apparently touristy but beautiful.
I think my week in Hawaii has spoiled my traveling frame of mind. In Europe I did not mind being alone, but now I am feeling lonely. I miss having 10 friends around to go do stuff with. Anybody want to catch a quick 18 hour flight to Sydney? I just have to remind myself that I will be meeting up with Mike and Deanna in a couple of weeks.
Later
cbn
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Vegimite Sandwich?
Greetings from Good Ol' Australia
I landed here in Sydney on Monday the 19th (Sunday the 18th for you people in Canada). So yes I am in the future and I could tell you what happens in the future, but the Australian government makes you promise not to before entering the country, Sorry.
Upon arriving at my hostel I immediately fell asleep. Even though my flight was only 11 hours from Honolulu it still took a lot out of me.
Sydney is an awesome city. I am here until Saturday(Canadian Friday) then I am flying up to the Gold Coast.
It was quite hard to leave the paradise of Hawaii, but I forced myself. Upon arriving at the Honolulu airport I was met by my awesome new friend and future yoga instructor Sandy and to my surprise Tina who had some flight issues. So the three of us spent around 6 hours hanging at the airport. We discovered a tasty little beverage known as a Macadamia Nut Mai Thai. Delicious! $8.00 a pop but totally worth it.
I think I am going to go check out Bondi Beach tomorrow. Andrea warned me about Bondi, I hope I come back the same man.
It is also ridiculously hot and humid here everyday. This makes it really hard to do a lot in a day , which I found out yesterday when I completely exhausted myself. I did however get to see the Opera House. My mom told me I should go see a performance at the Opera House no matter what, but my only option was a Marionette production and I couldn't justify spending $65 on creepy puppets.
Later peeps
I landed here in Sydney on Monday the 19th (Sunday the 18th for you people in Canada). So yes I am in the future and I could tell you what happens in the future, but the Australian government makes you promise not to before entering the country, Sorry.
Upon arriving at my hostel I immediately fell asleep. Even though my flight was only 11 hours from Honolulu it still took a lot out of me.
Sydney is an awesome city. I am here until Saturday(Canadian Friday) then I am flying up to the Gold Coast.
It was quite hard to leave the paradise of Hawaii, but I forced myself. Upon arriving at the Honolulu airport I was met by my awesome new friend and future yoga instructor Sandy and to my surprise Tina who had some flight issues. So the three of us spent around 6 hours hanging at the airport. We discovered a tasty little beverage known as a Macadamia Nut Mai Thai. Delicious! $8.00 a pop but totally worth it.
I think I am going to go check out Bondi Beach tomorrow. Andrea warned me about Bondi, I hope I come back the same man.
It is also ridiculously hot and humid here everyday. This makes it really hard to do a lot in a day , which I found out yesterday when I completely exhausted myself. I did however get to see the Opera House. My mom told me I should go see a performance at the Opera House no matter what, but my only option was a Marionette production and I couldn't justify spending $65 on creepy puppets.
Later peeps
Saturday, February 17, 2007
It's Hard To Get Cold Feet On A Tropical Island
Well it is official Mike and Deanna are Man and Wife.
It was a great ceremony and reception. Many pictures were taken so I shall share them with you all when I get back to Saskatoon.
I have had an amazing week here in Hawaii and I am sad that it is coming to an end. But I have to look at the positives like the fact I'm off to Austraila tomorrow.
I reckon I'm going to have a rippin good time
G'Day
Neltoid
It was a great ceremony and reception. Many pictures were taken so I shall share them with you all when I get back to Saskatoon.
I have had an amazing week here in Hawaii and I am sad that it is coming to an end. But I have to look at the positives like the fact I'm off to Austraila tomorrow.
I reckon I'm going to have a rippin good time
G'Day
Neltoid
Monday, February 12, 2007
Friday Night Punani Patrol
Greetings from beautiful Kauai
This place is amazing. You hear things about Hawaii being a magical place, but you do not realize how true that is until you come here.
Everyone flew into Kauai yesterday, it seems like almost everybody has some kind of plane trouble during their adventures to get here. Lots of delays, Joel was robbed at the Vancouver airport and other interesting events. But all of that doesn't matter now because this place kicks some serious ass.
Saturday was great because we all reunited. Everyone was very excited to see everybody else, despite the fact we were all tired and smelly from travelling.
Sunday was aweome. We all got up and had some breakfast, then we all eventually ended up on the beach. I forgot how great it was to just bob and swim in the ocean. All 10 of us who are staying at the party house were all down there at one point. We also soaked up a lot of sun. A few burns were discovered but nothing major. After our afternoon at the beach we went on the much anticipated booze cruise. And the cruise did not disapoint.
There over 30 of us from the Larson-Fast Wedding on the cruise, we basically took over the boat. We sat outside on this floor made from a trampoline and cruised the Pacific ocean while dudes came and gave drinks. We saw some whales which was awesome, at one point they were quite close to the boat. One of the employees decided to serenade Mike and Deanna with some local songs, which included a song called Punani Patrol. Which might be the greatest song ever. The combination of booze and the song was magical. Anna Bond got it on video so hopefully I can get it from her. A bit later after chicken wings and pineapple were served we saw so many dolphins swimming along side the boat. It was truly amazing. They were jumping out of the water and at one point we saw a whale and the dolphins, so cool. The booze cruise will definately be one of the highlights of the trip.
Well that's it for today, I think I'm going to go hop in my Chevy Uplander(best van/SUV ever) and go for drive then probably go to the beach and play in the ocean and work on my tan.
Wish You Were Here
Neltoid
This place is amazing. You hear things about Hawaii being a magical place, but you do not realize how true that is until you come here.
Everyone flew into Kauai yesterday, it seems like almost everybody has some kind of plane trouble during their adventures to get here. Lots of delays, Joel was robbed at the Vancouver airport and other interesting events. But all of that doesn't matter now because this place kicks some serious ass.
Saturday was great because we all reunited. Everyone was very excited to see everybody else, despite the fact we were all tired and smelly from travelling.
Sunday was aweome. We all got up and had some breakfast, then we all eventually ended up on the beach. I forgot how great it was to just bob and swim in the ocean. All 10 of us who are staying at the party house were all down there at one point. We also soaked up a lot of sun. A few burns were discovered but nothing major. After our afternoon at the beach we went on the much anticipated booze cruise. And the cruise did not disapoint.
There over 30 of us from the Larson-Fast Wedding on the cruise, we basically took over the boat. We sat outside on this floor made from a trampoline and cruised the Pacific ocean while dudes came and gave drinks. We saw some whales which was awesome, at one point they were quite close to the boat. One of the employees decided to serenade Mike and Deanna with some local songs, which included a song called Punani Patrol. Which might be the greatest song ever. The combination of booze and the song was magical. Anna Bond got it on video so hopefully I can get it from her. A bit later after chicken wings and pineapple were served we saw so many dolphins swimming along side the boat. It was truly amazing. They were jumping out of the water and at one point we saw a whale and the dolphins, so cool. The booze cruise will definately be one of the highlights of the trip.
Well that's it for today, I think I'm going to go hop in my Chevy Uplander(best van/SUV ever) and go for drive then probably go to the beach and play in the ocean and work on my tan.
Wish You Were Here
Neltoid
Thursday, February 08, 2007
ALOHA: It means Hello and Goodbye
Greetings my friends, family, and well wishers
This is my last blog from chilly Saskatoon for the next 5 weeks. Tomorrow I am off to Hawaii to witness the marriage of my good friends Mike Larson and Deanna Fast. I am very happy for both Mike and Deanna, but I am disappointed that they decided not to have a traditional Christifanity wedding which as we all know involves lots of booze, drugs, nudity, and farm animals........ah such as life.
After my week in Hawaii I go to Austraila and New Zealand for a month. In New Zealand I will be meeting up with Mike and Deanna for a few days on their honeymoon. Who hasn't dreamt of honeymooning with a close friend.
I am back on St Patrick's Day(March 17). So If any one wants to go for some green beers when I get back let me know.
Like on my last trip I will be sure to post on my glorious blog as much as possible and hopefully get some pics for you all to enjoy.
Other things to report:
I tried the videogame guitar hero at my cousins house and I must admit I was very impressed.
I would also like to thank Dave, Eli and Twyla for having me over for supper on Wednesday. It was the first homecooked meal in a while for me. I didn't even realize that there was no delicious meat until many hours later.
The new episode of LOST yesterday was totally amazing. Dave remember to tape the episodes for me. Twyla---nag him constantly so he remembers. If you could also tape 24 for me that would be great. Next week it's 2 hours long so tape accordingly.
I had a small shindig this past weekend. It was for Dave's upcoming 26th birthday and a going away party for Mike and Deanna because of their extendo-honeymoon. Many drinks were had and a good time was had by all. Also happy birthday Nicole.
Next time you read a new blog from me I'll be basking in the warmth of a tropical paradise.
Later suckers
neltoid
This is my last blog from chilly Saskatoon for the next 5 weeks. Tomorrow I am off to Hawaii to witness the marriage of my good friends Mike Larson and Deanna Fast. I am very happy for both Mike and Deanna, but I am disappointed that they decided not to have a traditional Christifanity wedding which as we all know involves lots of booze, drugs, nudity, and farm animals........ah such as life.
After my week in Hawaii I go to Austraila and New Zealand for a month. In New Zealand I will be meeting up with Mike and Deanna for a few days on their honeymoon. Who hasn't dreamt of honeymooning with a close friend.
I am back on St Patrick's Day(March 17). So If any one wants to go for some green beers when I get back let me know.
Like on my last trip I will be sure to post on my glorious blog as much as possible and hopefully get some pics for you all to enjoy.
Other things to report:
I tried the videogame guitar hero at my cousins house and I must admit I was very impressed.
I would also like to thank Dave, Eli and Twyla for having me over for supper on Wednesday. It was the first homecooked meal in a while for me. I didn't even realize that there was no delicious meat until many hours later.
The new episode of LOST yesterday was totally amazing. Dave remember to tape the episodes for me. Twyla---nag him constantly so he remembers. If you could also tape 24 for me that would be great. Next week it's 2 hours long so tape accordingly.
I had a small shindig this past weekend. It was for Dave's upcoming 26th birthday and a going away party for Mike and Deanna because of their extendo-honeymoon. Many drinks were had and a good time was had by all. Also happy birthday Nicole.
Next time you read a new blog from me I'll be basking in the warmth of a tropical paradise.
Later suckers
neltoid
Sunday, February 04, 2007
All My Dreams Consist Of Combing My Hair
Hello people who read my blog, some of you are from different parts of the galaxy, but I love you just the same like Jar Jar Binks. Meezah Love Everybody!!!!!
I see everyone has read my detailed book on the phenomenon of blogging called Chris Nelson and the Amazing Fantasmigorical Interweb. It was the best selling book of the year 2001. Read it homies.
Go to Jeff's blog for the continuation of this awesome blog.
Warmest Regards
chris
I see everyone has read my detailed book on the phenomenon of blogging called Chris Nelson and the Amazing Fantasmigorical Interweb. It was the best selling book of the year 2001. Read it homies.
Go to Jeff's blog for the continuation of this awesome blog.
Warmest Regards
chris
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