Band of Backpackers

Alright, my grams wanted to see pictures of the people that I talk about when I call home, so I will show you some of the amazing people that I've met abroad and that I am now fortunate enough to call my friends.  We have quite the variety of people in our group right now (and I apologize in advance for the blurriness in some of the photos):

This is Charity, one of my roommates and closest friends here.  She is from Kenya and here at ECU working on her Masters degree in business.

Next we have Asle (AJ) and Marte, the best Norwegian friends a girl could have.  AJ is at ECU working on his Masters in business as well, and Marte is earning her Masters in communication.  If you're interested in listening to some Norwegian, YouTube Marte Marengs.  She has written and recorded a song entitled "Shake Rompeflaesket Laus" which means either shake all you've got or shake your ass in Norwegian, I'm not sure.  Marte is singing as well as playing piano in the video, and she has beautiful voice, however she is shy about her music so I will not post it on here--look it up if you're interested, I promise you won't be disappointed!

 This is Mercy, also from Kenya and currently earning a degree in aviation.  I met her through Charity--they came to Australia together.

 

Here is Wesh, from Kenya as well and working on his undergrad at ECU.

 

Finally, our new recruits, and I hope we make a regular habit of seeing them.  Meet Frank (left) and Andy (right).  Frank is from Nigeria and here at ECU working on a Masters degree in technology I believe, and Andy is a Scotsman working on a degree in film.

Every day I meet someone new, so hopefully our circle will grow.  Maybe I can even get my other flatmates to join :)