Hey everyone!! Just thought I would give you a quick update!! We only have one week left of classes before our first 10 day study break!! I am heading into the Outback for this first break with 40 other study abroad students! I have included the itinerary so that you have an idea of where I will be and what i'll be doing! I will definitely post a new blog when I return to tell you guys how it all went!

I was a little homesick for the first time since I left yesterday so me and a couple of the girls I am closest with went into Freo for a "girls night out!" It was just what I needed and it was probably one of the most fun nights I've had here so far!! I will include some pictures of the night in my "HOT HOT HOT album! I really do miss everyone back home and I can't wait to see you all when I return in June!

The weather here has cooled down a decent amount which is wonderful! It has been averaging about 85 during the days now and getting down around 60 at night! Awesome sleeping weather! You are all gonna think I am crazy saying this but I have actually been cold during the days! All of us must have adapted pretty quickly to 100 degree weather and now that it is 20 degrees cooler than that during the day, we are all wearing long sleeve shirts to class and stuff!! haha Pretty ridiculous, I know! Alright well thats all I got for now! Below is the itinerary for the Northwest Outback Trip I mentioned! Miss you all! Cheers!

DAY 1: 08:00am. Depart Perth, travel north through wheat and sheep farming areas to the fishing town of Dongara and the port city of Geraldton, en route to Northampton. (Overnight - Northbrook Farmstay). Geraldton - http://www.geraldtontourist.com.au/ DAY 2:07:00am. This morning we head towards Kalbarri and explore the Murchison River Gorge and Kalbarri National Park. After lunch we make our way north to the Shark Bay World Heritage area. (Overnight - Hamelin Pool). DAY 3:07:00am. An early start as we travel to Monkey Mia and visit the dolphins, the morning is spent on Monkey Mia beach relaxing, playing volleyball or an optional cruise sailing on the ARISTOCAT 2 is available. The afternoon is spent visiting the fishing town of Denham, Eagle Bluff and Shell Beach before heading back to Hamelin Pool. (Overnight - Hamelin Pool). DAY 4: 07:00am. Today we visit the Hamelin Pool stromatolites, before leaving the World Heritage area for the tropical fruit growing area of Carnarvon. The afternoon sees us travel up to Coral Bay and the start of the Ningaloo Reef. (Overnight - Bayview Coral Bay Caravan Park). DAY 5: 07:00am.Today is an unforgettable day spent at Coral Bay (BILLS BAY). Spending the day at your own pace you can enjoy swimming, snorkelling or just simply laying around on the white coral sands of the Ningaloo Reef, an optional dive is a must for all scuba divers or take an optional glass bottom boat cruise or quad bike safari. (Overnight - Bayview Coral Bay Caravan Park). DAY 6: 07:00am. We head from Coral Bay inland to the West Australian outback and the Hamersley Range which at over 3 billion years old is one of the world's oldest mountain ranges. (Overnight - Karijini). DAY 7: 07:00am. We have to leave early this morning to enjoy the amazing scenery of the Karijini National Park. Today is FULL ON! As we explore the highlights such as Weano and Hancock gorges, Handrail Pool, Joffre Falls and on to Dales Gorge (subject to weather and road conditions), before a spectacular evening under the stars. (Overnight - Karijini). DAY 8:07:00am. After a morning swim at Fortescue Falls, we pack up camp and head down the inland highway through the mining town of Newman on our way to Kumarina for our overnight stay. (Overnight - Kumarina Roadhouse). DAY 9:07:00am. This morning we head off to the mining town of Meekatharra passing through sheep and cattle stations on our way to Wogarno Station for our last night. (Overnight - Wogarno Sheep Station). DAY 10:07:00am. Today is an early start for the journey back to Perth, arriving at Murdoch approximately 5pm.