Today was an interesting day to say in the least. I got up early to go dive in Fremantle. They were letting people dive even though the shark alarms went off yesterday and the sharkcopters were flying around this morning. Australian diving is a different experience - more fish with less coral or depth. I only went about 30 feet deep.
As part of res life the entire population of "freshers" or freshman to the dorms were set against the five different "colleges" or residences in dragon boat races in the afternoon. The races were held on the Swan River a mere five minute walk from res. As all 500 freshers walked to the beach we were bombarded with water balloons and guns from all of the returning residents. Sopping wet in 47 C heat isn't too bad. It was almost pleasant. You dried off before you could actually feel wet. It was entertaining to see the kids all attempt to be coordinated at once. Currie Hall lost all five rounds - Singapore Central didn't enjoy listening to anyone else.
I figured I would also share the picture a friend from home sent me of Australia. It is actually quite fitting of Oz.
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