At Last...Australia!

So today I leave for Australia! I'll be there through the end of January working near Melbourne. Here's my mailing address if anyone wants to send me anything ;).

Katie Allen
c/o M Hall
59 Curletts Rd
Lara
VIC, 3212

See you down under!

Katie

The Return

Hey guys, I just got home about twenty minutes ago. Time to relax.
Katie

Lantau and Joe

Went to Lantau Island yesterday to see the giant Buddha. Found an American guy named Joe and we spent about 8 hours exploring Hong Kong and shopping. Tons of fun, but I was really tired by midnight. I come home tomorrow!

Katie

The Spa, aka Heaven

So yesterday Erik and I went just over the border to Shenzhen. Heather was planning on going as well but unfortunately had food poisoning from the night before. We went to the spa where we couldn't understand most of what they were saying, but it was fun trying to figure it out. We're pretty sure everyone though we were a couple which was funny. I've never been to a spa before but this place was amazing. First we had a two hour Tai massage (the lady walked on my back). We had so much fun trying to talk to them even though we weren't very successful. Next we went to this big room full of big comfy chairs, and each chair had it's own tv. I got a foot massage, a pedicure, a manicure and had my ears cleaned (sounds strange but it felt amazing). The best part? Paying the bill. I spent about $60 US for the whole thing, including tips. Today I'm headed for Lantau Island (part of Hong Kong) to do some hiking and sight seeing. See you guys in a few days!

Katie

Technological Difficulties

Hey guys, I'm having trouble loading my pictures and videos right now. I'll let you know what I've been up to and then post pictures when I can.

This past week was pretty full. I went to Stanley Market, got my visa for China, spent a few hours at a bar with an interesting mix of characters, took Anika to Disneyland, and went bar hopping last night with Heather, Erik, and two of their friends. The night ended at a small Lebonese restuarant around 12 am...the food was delicious! Today Heather, Erik and I are going to Shenzhen, China. It's just across the border from us but apparently it is a stark contrast to the English-friendly Hong Kong. It'll be fun, especially because we plan to spend most of our time at a spa they've been to before.

I'm heading back to the states on Wednesday, so if I can't get pictures up before I leave I promise to load them when I get home. I can't believe I've already been here almost a month...it feels like only a week has gone by. Sadly, I must leave and find a job at home. (anybody want to hire me?)

Katie

Macau

A few pictures from Macau...

Gotta love those Melver girls!

I thought I should put up some more pictures of Anika and Saskia since they are just so darn cute! On this night Anika, Erik and I were playing Killer Bunnies (which I highly recommend) while Saskia 'helped.' After a while the girls got bored and decided to take all of the shoes out of the shoe drawer by the front door.

This was one night when we decided that brownies would taste delicious. Of course the girls wanted to help Lillian make them. And yes, the kitchen is that small...

This was just having fun with Saskia'a hair. Anika tried to give me a 'do as well.