A Day With my Girls

No class today, so Steph, Katie and I took off as soon as possible.

We were of course prepared for the rain but of course, the rainman won and by 11am we were drenched. I actually wrung my pant legs out and watched the puddles form beneath them.

After a lunch of wedges at Pontoon, we decided to head to the mall in search of rain boots.
HOW COME AUSTRALIANS DON'T WEAR RAINBOOTS???? There were absolutely none in the stores. None at all. It's been raining straight for a week, how can this not be normal? Alas...no boots for the rain. Feeling rather dejected in our sloshing pants and shoes, we continued our search for waterproof boots. Surprisingly enough, it led us to Uggs. And yes, today I purchased a pair of Uggs. I must say in my defense that I believe these particular boots to be of value to Michigan winters. A completely leather (water-proof) outer and sheepskin lined inner (toasty warm) along with a grippy bottom,  I think I am justified. But, of course, by this time I was so tired of soaking all of my pants and shoes through, I would have gone to any extreme to justify warm and dry feet.

The next exciting event of the day was catching the ferry to Manly. Because of all of the inclement weather, the heads of the waves are rather high. The ferry captain closed off all of the outer decks and asked everyone to go to their seats and hold on to their belongings. Rightfully so! I watched my brolly swing from one end of the ship to the other as we crashed into waves right and left. It was quite an adventure watching the ferry tossed to and fro in the waves. But, we made it through to the other side safe and sound.

As if THAT wasn't enough (being in one piece and all), the entire reason we were headed to Manly was so that Katie could go diving with the sharks. Yes, true story. After nearly losing her life at sea, she was about to risk it again to the sharks.

I am happy to say that Katie made it in and out alive. Terrified, but alive! The only regret on the night on her part was not asking the diving instructor (ie "Hot Chris") to dinner with her afterwards. Oh well, better luck with the Reef divers ;)