Crikey!

This weekend was a lot of fun, packed full of things to do, which is wonderful, but makes for an exhausting Monday. The week ended well and one of my co-ops organized a little celebration dinner for my new job. Seven of us teachers went out for dinner on Friday at the local pub, the Carrollee Hotel. I just love seeing local establishments like that, the townees always get me. It is funny to see the difference between country townees at home and those here in Kingaroy. The biggest difference? The men have a habit of wearing entirely too short rugby shorts. Eck. Dinner was nice though, great to get out and get to know my coworkers a bit better. 
Saturday was a long day as well. Sonya and I went to the Australia Zoo, home of Steve Irwin. I would say a zoo is a zoo, but it was really neat to see all of the native Australian animals. I got to feed kangaroos again, and pet another koala. I just cannot get enough of them:) I saw a wild one on the way home as well. I got to see the Croc show in the Crocseum and I can only imagine what it used to be like when Steve Irwin was still alive and doing the show. 
Sunday I made it to the Lutheran Church with my principal and her husband. After that we went out for lunch at Captain's Paddock, a local winery. It was so gorgeous up there; it is on the top of a hill looking over the vineyard and the Bunya Mountains. I don't know how many times I have to say it is gorgeous. 
I have another busy week to look forward to, and I don't mind because it keeps me on my toes. I will update you as things come up. 


Oh, I will just leave you from my favorite student quote from last week that I heard as I was picking up my year 1s from the library. (said in a whisper) "Mr. Brauer.....someone keeps fluffing and it smells really baad" haha, gotta love kids. 


Cheers and hope all is well stateside.