Your prayers must have been effective - we are signing a 12 month lease for 1/18 Pittwater Road on Saturday! It is situated in the quaint, verdant area of Gladesville - about halfway between "Sydney Uni" and Le Cordon Bleu. More importantly, the apartment has been recently refurbished and boasts high-quality, stainless steel appliances. We just hope the Blahuts can tolerate us for another week until we move in next Friday (the buttermilk biscuits and Red Velvet Cake have kept them happy thus far).
And, speaking of baked goods, today's orientation at Le Cordon Bleu was initially overwhelming. Wilson had just departed for a tour of the city with a member of our host Rotary Club, and I found myself the lone American amongst no less than one hundred students from nations such as South Korea, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and India. Needless to say, I stood out like a sore thumb. But by morning tea, I had acquired about a dozen new friends from about a dozen different countries. This year will certainly provide various opportunities for cultural exchange.
I'll be sure to follow up with culinary details once classes commence on Monday!
8 comments:
Congrats on the new apartment! It sounds like culinary school will be a great adventure with so many people from interesting places.
(ps- I swear I'm not stalking you all, but I figure the more response you get the more motivated you'll be to keep up with the blogging... it's nice to know you aren't speaking into a void)
I didn't have internet last evening- plus you all were busy- we are thrilled for the apratment and know you will begin to feel more at home with your own home. VBS is next week- we will miss you and are improvising without you in the kitchen. much love V.
Callie,
Caylen and I have enjoyed reading your updates from the land down under. I'm still very envious of your new adventures at Le Cordon Bleu. Please think of me while you're cooking...I expect a wealth of information when you return. I'm cooking dinner for Mal on Sunday night before she leaves for TN--we will miss you! Keep us apprised of what's happening in Australia...mem
Katie - we'll keep it up as long as you do...
Valerie - good luck with VBS! With your planning, I'm sure everything will run smoothly. We'll Skype soon - and hopefully your Internet will be up and running.
Martha - I am thinking of all of you always! And I plan to post some fun culinary school updates, so keep checking the blog - tell everyone hello for me and have fun Sunday!
love to all-
Hello, Loves!
I'm thrilled things are going well in Sydney; it sounds like life is pretty fabulous!
I'm learning to Skype this week-- so get excited!!
xoxo
so i can't figure out how to change my posting name... it's now titled after this fake blog that we made the other day... if anyone has suggestions, let me know
Julia B.
Callie!
I tried to post on here 3 times the other day but no dice. I am so excited that you are having a good time and that you are making friends in culinary school (not that I had any doubts). I really want to know more details about your classes--what you are making, etc.
Also, Julia, I think you should keep your posting name.
Love Love Love Lucy
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