The beauty of Newcastle was breathtaking. I originally came here for a semester abroad to study at the University of Newcastle for my spring semester of junior year. It had always been a dream to visit Australia as it probably is for the most of us. I mean it is on the other side of the world for those of us  in the states. I had only seen the images of this beautiful country through the sources of Google so when I set my eyes on this view, I had to pinch myself a few times. It was only then that I knew this was real. It was THE REAL DEAL. 

Generally, when one thinks of Australia, Sydney is the first thing that comes to mind, but honestly coming from a city, I am so happy I chose Newcastle. It's definitely hard to study with beaches being your backyard. Everyday is a different adventure; meeting new people everywhere you go. 

The path to one of the many wondrous beaches of Newcastle

Enjoy what we New Yorkers would call "grafitti"


Check out this hidden gem: The Bogey Hole

xoxo Mandy & Sandy (from home)