Crystal Creek

It's about mid-semester already and I've had some more schoolwork than usual lately. The biggest assignment was a report for Marine Conservation Biology. It happened to be based on research conducted at Kimbe Bay; it was really interesting but very challenging to write.

Friday night the water polo team had another fundraiser barbecue, which was fun. Saturday afternoon was a highlight because our Aussie friend, Joe, took Kelsi, Marissa, and me up to Crystal Creek for the afternoon. It's less than an hour-long drive from here up to the Paluma rainforest where the creek is. The water was a little chilly but it is really beautiful there. We went for a dip and climbed a tall rock to jump into the water.





I'm pretty tired due to several late nights of working and this evening's water polo practice, which was intense. It's crunch time since the guys team will compete at Australian University Games in less than a week. When I was guarding someone and he took a backhand shot I managed to block it with my face. It was a hard hit at close range but nothing is broken or concussed and I was able to just swim it off, so I think it simply qualifies as the best block of the day. Plus, I also scored a really sweet goal.

This upcoming Friday morning I have an exam in Marine and Terrestrial Invertebrate Biology, and then it's time to prepare for lecture recess! I'll be on a field trip in the rainforest Saturday through Tuesday. On Wednesday I am meeting Kelsi and Marissa in Cairns to spend the rest of the week together and celebrate their birthdays, so I'm really looking forward to next week!