The World's Largest Short Film Festival

Last night I went to Tropfest. It was live in Sydney and then broadcast to the largest cities in Australia. So I sat in federation square with I guess a few thousand people and watched these 16 short films, which were amazing. They ranged from musicals--baboons are taking over the town--to a short documentary on an estranged fathers support group. The one stipulation was that all of the films had to have dice somewhere in the production. My favorite was "Fish Lips" and "The Last Roll of the Dice." The winner was "Shock."
Here's the link to watch the videos: http://tropfest.ninemsn.com.au/

Sun Burnt and Sickish

Well, yesterday I think I successfully cleaned my body of, well, everything. I think it was food poisoning and I have never thrown up so much in my life. But, hey, it was my first time sick abroad. So, yeah, for new experiences.

I looked at two flats today, the first was in a house with two theatre kids...which is a few two many for me....or at least it was after they said they were looking for a very non-conventional person..."let me be very direct here, we really want to live with someone very non-conventional....now would you mind doing a little dance to express your emotions?" And the other was basically a hostel.

I got sun burnt today walking the city. Which makes me happy. Sun shine on my shoulders and all that.

Here We Go Again

Ok, here we are again. I am off and you are reading my blog. Thank you so much.

I am in Melbourne, staying on the south side with my friend Mary--Edinburgh, Mary-- who is actually Aussie Mary. And such a nice young lady to let me stay with her.

So, day 2. I am searching for apartments, going to a few showings tomorrow. Not that this means much to you, but I am looking in the districts of Cartlon, Fitzroy and Brunswick. Once I find a place to live, I will start with jobs. But, it looks like it will be no problem.

Melbourne reminds me a lot of all of my other favorite cities: Berlin, Edinburgh and Columbus. Cute shops like Berlin, great culture like Edinburgh and then this random sprawling sky line and the districts of Columbus.

Im loving it so far. Just been exploring and enjoy the warmth. Mary is taking me to rock aerobics tonight.

Last Days

Well, today was my last full day in Europe. Went to the beach again. I got heaps sun burnt. Not fun for a full day of travelling. I leave on a bus tonight at 10:30 from Barcelona and get into Columbus at 10 PM tomorrow. About 30 hours travelling time in total. Oh well. It's been a good run. See you all soon.

Barcelona

This city is crazy. Went out last night with the hostel I am staying in. Left the hostel at 11, bars at 1, club didnt even start playing music until 2. Some of the girls here got back at 6. This city can't possibly ever accomplish anything. People only ever come out at night. Some one suggested that the people that live here are all vampires, which would make sense.

Other than that it is really pretty. The beaches are lovely, went yesterday. It's really warm. The architecture is amazing.

In Bruges.

I seriously based my decision on coming to Bruges from watching the movie. But, I am so glad I did. This town is gorgeous! I love it so much. I even blew off Brussles to stay here an extra day and a half. I took a canal ride, have been trying every beer--each beer has its own glass--and eating choclate and waffles.

Today, I rented a bike and rode to Holland. 36 kilometers round trip. My tush is a little sore for sure. But it was really pretty. There are heaps of windmills and bridges. Really scenic.

Amsterdam...Still

I didn't know I wasn't suppose to take pictures in the Anne Frank house so I did, and then found out afterword. It was really small, as you would expect, for 8 people to be living in. But right in the middle of the city. The walls still had the posters she had hung, so weird.

I also went to the Van Gogh museum here. They had lots of his sketches and letters as well. So great to see so much of it all at once.