So I feel like I am very behind in keeping this updated. This post you are (probably not) about to read was actually started before the Copenhagen one, but when I was proofreading it I got bored. So I'm going to cut that down then run through some of the highlights of my first few weeks in Leeds.
We'll start in Sydney...The flight to Seoul was fine. It only went for 10 hours and it flew. Didn't stay in the heart of Seoul but we had a look around anyway and the first place we went to was Chinatown, go figure. Halfway up the street there were a massive bunch of steps which led to 'Jayu Park' which we walked around and gave us a pretty good view of the city. Funniest thing was we found this dodgey little shop and bought a small bottle of 56% alcohol for 2000 won (about $3). We still have no idea what it was and I still haven't been game enough to try it. When we went through security at the airport they took the can of coke out of my bag but not this.
We must have looked so funny in London. It took about 10 mins to walk from Paddington station to our hostel, and my suitcase is huge. It was on the way to the coach station in the morning where it really became a pain though, when we had to go up and down steps at the underground.
Thursday night (21 Jan) I met up with Renee from school and met some of her friends which was fun. That afternoon she showed us around the uni and the town and gave us ALL of her kitchen/cooking stuff (4 massive bags worth) and a bar fridge (yes). Then had to carry it about 2km up the road to our place. We got a few funny looks when we gave up and got on the bus too.
Saturday night went to the Eldon to watch the Leeds United v Tottenham FA Cup match. Met another guy from Brisbane who is at the end of his exchange and Chris and Evan joined us. After that I cooked tea then went to the Library where Chris smashed a pint glass playing quarters, quite hilarious.
So I'm now writing the rest of this about 3 weeks later...
Australia day was amazing. We went to an Australian pub called the Walkabout. The night included Australian music, Australian beers, new Australian friends, the eating of our national emblem, and a really bad AC/DC cover band.
Wed 27 Jan: Mitch and I took a bus to Liverpool for the Everton v Sunderland match. Didn't really see much of Liverpool as we got there at night, pretty much had dinner, went on the ferris wheel and went to the game. Everton got up 2-0. Will have to go back.
Oh Thursday night was the most amazing night. We went to a silent disco (see right), where as I'm sure you've heard by now you slip on a pair of massive headphones and switch between the two DJ's who are playing there. Best part was they actually played good music. Was so funny when you took your headphones off. No music, but lots of people singing at the top of their lungs.
Sat 30th: Seems like this was the week for football as Mitch, Chris, Emma and I went to the Leeds v Colchester match. Leeds got up 2-0 as well. After I believe we came back to mine and watched variousepisodes of tv shows. Am unwilling to divulge which ones though...
So the week that started Feb off was nothing monumental, but this is about when all we did for about 5 days straight was discuss and book trips for the following 2 months. We are fast becoming regulars at the Eldon on Tuesday nights for International Night and generally getting there early to watch whatever football is on and get a table because it packs out! Wednesdays I don't have class at all which is quite awesome, however would be more awesome if it fell on a Friday or a Monday but you know, can't be choosy about these things. Ok that is far long enough for one post. The end.
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