Wing In Leung, Windy

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Exchange to Flinders University, Australia

I went on exchange to Adelaide, Australia last July. I have been here for eight months already! Oh…I cannot believe that! I can still remember how bad I felt during my first two months here in Adelaide. I am from Hong Kong, a busy city with a buzzing nightlife! In comparison, Adelaide is such a quiet place. I was bored to death. I could not understand how they could stand living such a dull life. People here in Adelaide walk much slower than me. I just acted like I was going to a war with such a fast pace.

However, I have adapted to the life here. Although the people are a bit slower, they are friendly to everyone. You can simply talk to the cashier in the shop or to people waiting at the bus stop. Holidays, for them, are for relaxing. And I really mean RELAXING. You can barely find any shops open at Christmas or Easter. People would rather go on a family trip or just spend time at home.

I have not traveled to lots of places in Australia yet. However, I really enjoyed my Easter trip to central Australia. I went to Ayers Rock, the biggest rock in the world! Not only did we just visit, but we also CLIMBED
up the rock. This was such a big challenge, especially since the day was very hot and dry. The tour guide told us that that trip was a real Australian outback trip. I do agree with him. Australia is so big that I will never forget how much time I spent on the coach during this trip!

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