Roos!

Today was a very good day. As was yesterday. Yesterday, I went deep sea fishing for the first time in my life. We had to get up at 5 since we were leaving at 6. We (there were 14 of us on the Kingfisher, our boat) got to witness an excellent sunrise, and the ride out to the ocean was pleasant. Once we got out to the ocean, we were met by 4 to 6 foot swells. Needless to say, many got sick, and had I not taken Dramamine equivalent that morning, I would have, too (I still didn't feel too hot). We were catching them like crazy out sea. In total that day, I caught 7 fish: a scorpionfish (it was gorgeous), a couple of "sargeant bakers," some snappers, and a flathead. After a number of seasick cases, we moved back into Sydney Harbor to keep fishing. While the fishing was not as prolific, it was still good. About one o'clock, we headed back to shore. I then met up with Gianluca, an Italian work friend of my dad's, and we walked around the campus of the University of Sydney. It was a splendid time. Later that night, we watched the Prestige, and I don't remember much of else of what happened other than going to bed early.
Today, Charity, Steven, Katherine, Allison, and I drove up to the Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains. It was a beautiful drive and a nice respite from Sydney's cityness. The four of them went abseiling while I just explored the River Cave. I saw some phenomenal crystal formations and other cavey stuff. Then, we went exploring a little bit, and found some echidnas and kangaroos in the wild. They were breathtaking and I was feeling very much in my element. We then caught some dinner (1/2 BBQ chicken for me, fresh and local) at Friar's Tucker before going to Wentworth to see the waterfall and the sunset. It was simply gorgeous with great vistas. Unfortunately, I rolled my ankle, but that is no big deal. I am ready for a nice Sunday and a good last week in Sydney.