Holiday Happenings - Lauren Costello

Junior, Lauren Costello, was recently in Australia, where she had the opportunity to play lacrosse and experience 'down under'.

"G'day mates! Greetings from down under! I'm currently in Australia and unfortunately I am leaving this great place in two days. I came as part of a US program that plays lacrosse and travels around both Sydney and Melbourne for about two weeks playing games and exploring these great cities. The team is made up of 13 girls from various colleges and divisions in the US. We arrived in Sydney on New Years Eve-said to be even bigger than Times Square. It was absolutely crazy with so many people all packed into one street. There was an amazing fireworks display right off the bridge with the Sydney Opera House in the background which was truly amazing. The first day we went to Bondi beach and saw Paris Hilton! The next day we headed over to manly beach, ate fish and chips, and ended the day touring the Sydney Opera House. I also was able to see the Blue Mountains which are known for their caves, mining and amazing scenery. Today we went to feed and pet kangaroos and koala's, toured one of Australia's famous winery's and ended the day joining a local sailing club participating in their weekly sailing races! Tomorrow we are off for surfing and kayaking in Apollo bay.


The lacrosse has been an amazing experience as well! We played five games, win total including two Australian state teams and a team from New Zealand. We ended up winning the championship game beating Team Victoria on Tuesday night (the first time the US has won this tournament!). The games were great, but the experience of it all was even greater. Although I'm so sad to leave the beach weather, I can't wait to get back and start off the season with everyone...Cheers mates!"