couple of weeks ago kamaia and i got on a bus  with about 40 seniors (i'm being nice, we were the youngest by circa 60 years) and visited a few different sri lankan buddhist temples. it was really rad. we got the whole deal; tours, inspirational talks by legit monks and of course, quality conversation about religion and life with the wise oldies.
the whole thing was organised and funded by the counsel's interfaith program, which a lady in my ward is part of. i've been to a few of these interfaith events, and they're really great. despite having strong faith in my own beliefs, it's always an eye opening and bonding experience to interact and learn about other religions and views of life.

also, i blame my blog-absence on my lack of photoshop. not that i claim to know how to really do anything on it but since having upgraded my mac i haven't been able to buy it yet. pity us students.

one of my oldest and most favourite friend, sasha and i took a hike up the famous 1000 steps the other day. the weather was so kind and we topped it off with delicious tom yum soup from our local thai.

just a couple of photo's of my last day in austria.
definitely amongst a small group of people in this world that i would do absolutely anything for, my friend anna took a seedy night train from berlin, via prague, to surprise me in graz (austria) for my last few precious hours in europe. seriously, is she not the best?! did i mention she was on crutches at the time?
so we made and ate delicious food with my sister & her wonderful family, ventured out into the freezing, but beautiful, city (including climbing the massive hill to the clock tower), played games and listened to wonderful music.
as always, good food, great company & conversation brings the most happiness.

missing you lot's, my crazy, free spirited, wonderful, fun travelling accomplice.