Ferrari parade

Ferrari parade,
originally uploaded by JohnvW.

I wanted to go to IKEA yesterday and I accidentally crushed into a Ferrari parade. Everyone who knows me can confirm that I' have no special interest in cars. I never I owned one. Cars are usually just a means to overcome distances for me. However yesterday maybe the little kid in me came up. 60 Ferraris in a row - awesome!
Just a comment on the drivers: As far as I could see all of them were male. That's just the way it is with sports cars.

my first day in Melbourne

Finally after 2 weeks extra holidays in Auersbach I arrived in Melbourne. What can I say so far about my new home: the weather is fantastic, the people are sooooooooo friendly and helpful, the flat is more than just ok, and the uni seems to be amazing. Nevertheless I miss Austria a little, but I think that's normal. Look forward to meeting new friends and commencing with my studies. First I have to get some basic items for my flat, like linen, pillows, dishes, ..., suncream (very important! :) ...
I'm overwhelmed by all the impressions (and the tons of information brochures I got from uni, housing, ... ;-). It feels great to be here.

unscheduled holiday in Auersbach

Münzer Kapelle,
originally uploaded by bernd ploderer.

Due to a bout of ill health, I rescheduled my flight to Melbourne and spend now 2 weeks of recreation holidays at home. It's a great feeling to have no stress and to have time for my family and for myself. The picture shows one of my favourite places at home: I'm not very religious, but the chapel is located on a wonderful spot on a hill close to our house. When I go for a walk it's my destination #1 because you have a wonderful view over my home.
Furthermore I'm looking forward to moving to Melbourne. I will leave Austria on 26th February and arrive in Melbourne 2 days later. A dream comes true.

Melbourne

melbourne 2,
originally uploaded by Off ya chops.

Since a few days before X-mas it's official: I'm moving to Melbourne!! I will receive a scholarship that allows me to do my PhD studies in the Interaction Design Group of the University of Melbourne. I had to organize so many things in the meantime that I forgot to blog the good news. I'll definitely miss my family & you all my friends, my colleagues in the office, my volleyball colleagues, snow in the mountains, ... I enjoy living in Salzburg but now I'm looking forward to moving to the other side of the world.
As you can see on the photo, the fountains are similar to the ones in Salzburg, however the houses are a little bit higher :)
Keep connected to this website to find out how life is going on in Australia.

Spartak Washington

Indianer,
originally uploaded by christine_puehringer.

I spent the last days of the last year with friends in the mountains of Salzburg. A big THX to Michi for the invitation and all the other guys from Spartak Washington (=mixed volleyball team & friends) for the amazing time. For the latest news and photos of Spartak Washington check out http://spartakwashington.blogspot.com/

first lomo shots

on the gaisberg,
originally uploaded by bernd ploderer.

Finally I have the photos of my first session with my lomo. Unfortunately I opened the camera too early. Thus most pictures were destroyed (including those from Paris) and some pictures now have strange colors. Some pictures are really awesome, like the one on the right.

C'est la vie

Louvre,
originally uploaded by bernd ploderer.

In Paris for work.