Back in the States! Part 2
Today was my first day back in the States. It has been a crazy, fun, long 2 months!
Like Lauren, I was in Australia playing in their Hockey League for the state of Tasmania. The weather was much like the spring in PA - cool, rainy, and sunny. Unfortunately, our team lost to Lauren's so we ended up in last place for the season. I learned a lot of new skills and got a lot of game play so all-in-all it was a great hockey experience. Also, I made some new friends along the way!
The city of Hobart was a quiet place to be, but very beautiful. Mt. Wellington was the backdrop to a beautiful city along the wharf. Quaint cafes, restaurants, and shops lined the streets and on Saturdays tents filled the streets, selling everything from fresh food to jewelry to ugg boots. Did you know that Australians call ALL fur lined boots uggs, regardless of the "brand"? I found that interesting as well as some other Aussie terms. For example, a sweatshirt is a "jumper" and everybody is a "mate" to everybody even if they're not!
We (Sara Silvetti - U.S. National Team Member) were given a car to borrow for our 6 weeks in Hobart, so we frequented the gym, the cafes, and did some touristy day trips. One of the trips we did was a hike to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (quoted by some tourist magazine) - Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. It was a perfect half moon beach that opens to the ocean and just a beautiful sight to see! Photos to come :) It was interesting and challenging to drive on the "wrong" side of the road, but we reminded each other "stay left" and were successful the entire trip. I am more worried about driving on the "right" side of the road again. In 30 minutes of driving today, I used my windshield wipers to make turns and had to think out loud "stay le-.., RIGHT"! So look out for a mint green Prius! JUUUst Kidding :)
Lauren and I will be in Wilkes-Barre this weekend to organize and kick-off the start of our Indoor Hockey Klub and then we are off to Argentina to play 5 test matches. So until then, enjoy the nice weather (if you're in PA)!
-Kayla
Like Lauren, I was in Australia playing in their Hockey League for the state of Tasmania. The weather was much like the spring in PA - cool, rainy, and sunny. Unfortunately, our team lost to Lauren's so we ended up in last place for the season. I learned a lot of new skills and got a lot of game play so all-in-all it was a great hockey experience. Also, I made some new friends along the way!
The city of Hobart was a quiet place to be, but very beautiful. Mt. Wellington was the backdrop to a beautiful city along the wharf. Quaint cafes, restaurants, and shops lined the streets and on Saturdays tents filled the streets, selling everything from fresh food to jewelry to ugg boots. Did you know that Australians call ALL fur lined boots uggs, regardless of the "brand"? I found that interesting as well as some other Aussie terms. For example, a sweatshirt is a "jumper" and everybody is a "mate" to everybody even if they're not!
We (Sara Silvetti - U.S. National Team Member) were given a car to borrow for our 6 weeks in Hobart, so we frequented the gym, the cafes, and did some touristy day trips. One of the trips we did was a hike to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (quoted by some tourist magazine) - Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. It was a perfect half moon beach that opens to the ocean and just a beautiful sight to see! Photos to come :) It was interesting and challenging to drive on the "wrong" side of the road, but we reminded each other "stay left" and were successful the entire trip. I am more worried about driving on the "right" side of the road again. In 30 minutes of driving today, I used my windshield wipers to make turns and had to think out loud "stay le-.., RIGHT"! So look out for a mint green Prius! JUUUst Kidding :)
Lauren and I will be in Wilkes-Barre this weekend to organize and kick-off the start of our Indoor Hockey Klub and then we are off to Argentina to play 5 test matches. So until then, enjoy the nice weather (if you're in PA)!
-Kayla
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