Why I Didn’t Marry Heath Ledger

Get a latte. No questions. If you visit Oz, just do it.

Also, get a Mocha on Ice. In Starbucks, that means a giant heap of ice covered with a half-the-normal portion of mocha. Maybe you get whipped cream, maybe you don’t.

In Australia, at least at the Espresso Bars, a Mocha on Ice means a large glass of mocha with the glass drenched in chocolate sauce and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The perfect post-surfing drink.

- Carrie

We are surfers. I could probably just let that say it all. If you’ve known me for more than a few years, you know I have a thing for water sports.

* I water skied on my very first try
* I kneeboarded on my very first try
* I wakeboarded on my very first try
* I airchaired (?) on my very first try

And now I‘ve surfed on my very first try. No kidding. I got up on my first shot assisted and my first solo ride. Really, I did pretty well for a newbie. We’re going solo in a few days.

Mazar has also entered the world of grommets. Our pictures are great. She looks really happy in hers and I look like I’m taking finals. I was REALLY determined.

As a professional surfer, I’m going to need to go eat some fish tacoes. Hang loose!

- Carrie

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