Beaches, Service & More Food

Okay I'm all settled and have seen a lot of the sights in central Sydney 

it's time to see more and do more

I've missed the beach so much 

Now that it's getting warmer out I was off to go explore Bondi Beach

The beaches over here are different than US beaches

 they look like coves tucked away between beautiful high cliffs

Bondi Beach leads to a cliff 

which leads to Bronte Beach 

which leads to a cliff 

that leads to Coogee Beach

The view is perfection, the water is so clear, the surfers take over the waters

it's just as you would imagine an Australian beach to look like

It's safe to say it was love at first sight.

I was passionate about finding a way to serve in Australia

I miss the work I was doing with the homeless community in Tampa 

I had to find a place to serve while I'm abroad

The first place I got to lend a hand was St. Peter's Catholic Church in Surry Hills 

at their convent with a bunch of sisters! How cool is that! 

I had never been to a convent before 

It definitely was an experience I am thankful for

We prayed the rosary in their Chapel

We prepared and served a big meal to about 30 hungry men in Sydney

I'm glad that I got to be a small part of the selfless work these sisters are doing 

in the lives of those who need them most. 

On a more selfish note, I found the best chocolate shop that exists in all the land

Max Brenner, The Bald Man's Chocolate 

It is indescribable

So far I've tried the coconut hot chocolate, mint hot chocolate and double chocolate brownie

The coconut hot chocolate is the most heavenly thing I've ever tasted 

every chocolate lover needs it in their lives

I try and stay away from Max Brenner as much as I can to avoid a chocolate death 

Next time I go there the chocolate waffles or the chocolate pizza is on my list 

Mouth watering, I know!