Last week in Perth

Hello,
Wow i have not written on here since the end on May. Its been so busy here and everything is going so fast- time is literally running through my hands.
So i will start off with what i have been doing since 28th May- my last blog.
We did some Abseil training on the 8ths jUne to prepare for 2 Abseil days we were hosting with a school in the are. We went to a Quarry in the Hills east of perth. I learnt how to rig up a climb and an abseil. Quite scary because you know you will be hanging off the cliff on the knot you did and the anchor you rigged! I discovered a really like Abseiling and rock climbing- im going to try keep it up by joining a mountaineering club at uni or something!
So the 9th June we (as in the warriuka team) Anna Keith Ross Brain and I we all went on a hike in the hills for the day to prepare and train us for the big hike we did at the end of june. We was a really good day- so so tiring and physically hard work. We hike around 24 KM that day leaving at 8 am and didn't get back till around 6 pm. We had to wear the 20 kilo packs also with all the water and gear we need for the hike. Was an awesome day and opportunity because the Australian country side is beautiful and so so different to england.
Most of the rest of that week I was preparing for the camp with a school in a few weeks later. I was organising food for the teachers and warriuka staff. Never really liked doing food prep but i have come to realise it has helped me heaps with cooking skills and working out quantities. I can cook a few more meals now that before i came here and feel alot more confident in the kitchen- in no master chief but it will be good practise for uni.
The week beginning 14th June us 5 (anna keith ross brain and i) went on the intern expedition- a hike/ camp that brian and i had to organise. This was hard work but so rewarding and a huge learning curve for me. We had to do everything and didnt really have much help. The hike we were doing was the hike that the interns last year did and was very hard. Most of it was not on a path and mostly following a bearing on a compass. We started off walking along the cliff edge right on the south of Australia in a place called Walpole (near Albany if you look at a map) we the had to walk in the vegetation because the cliff edges were getting too dangerous and high. The bush at the top tho was really thick and we literally had to barge through. lots of scratches the next few days! We got to a place called mt hopkins which we pressed on through to a clearing where we could camp. there wasnt' any good water supply but we found some rivers where we could filter the water and stock up. We went around following the cliff line again and look at some amazing coves. Some of the most beautiful scenery i have seen in Australia. The waves were insane and so dangerous. We did just sit for a while on most of the coves and take in the world because it was breath taking.
All in all the hike was 5 days and when we finally reached the car it was a great feeling. I really appreciated warm dry clothes and a comfy seat on the way home.
Day after We got back I helped at a SUPA fun day- SUPA (scripture union primary age) it was an out reach day to kids and families at this school. there was lots going on and i lead some parachute games which was really good fun.
The week beginning 21st I had alot to do for the last school camp we had. Keith was directing the camp and it was his first time doing it so i helped quite a bit which was good.
On the saturday Emily and I went to Rottenest Island, which is an island off perth preserved for nature and there are no cars on the island. Alot of tourists go for the day or weekend on a boat and cycle around it. It is so beautiful and natural. I got heaps of photos and i will hopefully print some when i get home and mount. Let me know if you want to have a look at any.
So my last camp started on 27th june and finished on the 1st july. It was SOOO much fun and probably one of the best camps i have ever done so it was such a good way to end!
The camp involved Hiking Rafting and a low ropes course. The students were yr 11 and i was with a group of 15 a teacher and another warriuka leader. We had heaps of fun and it was really cool hanging out with the students playing cards and chatting to them. It was a Baptist college so they had christian teachings in school. About three of them in my group believed there definitely was a God which was awesome, some of them weren't sure which is cool because we had some good chats about why. alot of them said because there was no proof. But i think that is just one of the steps of faith we all have to take.
I feel like i have become so much better and more confident in leading a small group and forming discussions which is cool because i would love to practise this when i am home at church/ youth or something.
It was very weird on the last day of camp thinking i had finished my internship.
The saturday after camp 3rd. Emily Brian and I flew to sydney and spent about 5 days there looking at the opera house and harbour bridge. Visiting the sights and discovering more of Australia. It was a really big city and had a different feel to perth. it was alot more 'worky' and business so ALOT more people on a mission to get to work and in their own world! There were heaps of tourists. I think everything in Syders was more expensive simply because of the amount of tourists. They literally squeeze money out of you- spose that is the same in london.
Whilst we were there we did the typical walks around the city. we also went to 'circular point' and went to the top of the tower- you can see the whole of the city and it has amazing 360 view. we all did this thing called the sky walk which was awesome. We got harness onto the railing outside at the top and we walked around. Quite awesome.
On the thursday we got the plane to Melbourne and arrived and stayed with my cousins which was great to see them because i haven't seen them for a good 10 tens maybe?! we stayed in Camberwell- quite a nice house 15 mins outside of the city by train. On the friday we went to visit the neighbours set in Ramsey street which was really cool. Funny how we tell people what we did and nobody watches it here. some people havent ever heard of it! We got on this tour bus and they took us to see Erinsborough high, which is a real school in a suburb near the street. We also got to Meet Dilion from it who was sky's boyfriend a few years ago. He was very used to meeting fans i think because he was very comfortable at talking to us. Ramsey street isnt called that in the suburb because it is a real street and people live in the houses. They just use the out side of them to film. The residence get a schedule each week of when they are shooting. Quite funny really! And its so much smaller than i thought. We also got taken to where they used to film greese monkeys and Lou's garage. WE spent the day with my cousins on saturday- they took us to hillsvillle a suburb in the hills outside Melbourne.
We flew back yesterday (11th) my 19th birthday which was weird we went straight to church after Jess (a really good friend) picked us up.
Really going to miss the church here. I have been going to the connect group on thursday with about 10 people in which have all become great friends. going to miss these people alot.
wow so its my last week before we take off next tuesday avo. I am planning to clear out my desk and say goodbye to people which will start to get harder as the week goes on really. If you can all pray for that it'll be great =)
We have a leaving party on saturday avo and a morning tea with scripture union on the monday also so will be great.
Also forgot to say that we went to the Hillsong Conference in Syders on wednesday evening with people we were staying with. It was massive. It wa held in the ANZ arena which is like the O2 in london. it was packed out and they said 77 nations were represented in that evening. Brian Hugeston was leading worship and there was a really great speaker taking about when Jesus calmed the storm on the boat. was an awesome talk because he was so passionate about what he was saying. Tim Hughes was leading worship the night before but i dont get to go to that but im sure i will be able to see him over the summer at momentum or soul survivor.
Anyway i think thats all i have to say... im sure i could write more but i should probably get on with other things.
soo looking forward to see everyone when im home NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!!
My english phone is not connected because i paused my contract whilst i was here so if you want to get hold of me ring my house or facebook/ email me or just knock on my door =)
thanks for all you who have been praying for me. i have had such a great time here and i hope some day i can return the favour and pray for you.
Take care for now xx