Week 6

Field Trip Gone Confused:

Last week we were scheduled to meet to observe a Rugby match between Coogee and La Perouse. Our objective was to monitor and observe Indigenous or Aboriginal Culture and presence at the match. The day before I went to the Blue Mountains and went abseiling, I was incredibly exhausted when I returned likely because I never realized how terrified of heights I and the panic surely caused exhaustion. Either way it was a great experience and loved my time in the Bush. I returned late Saturday night in order to be on time for the match. Woke up Sunday, checked Blackboard and saw we needed to report at 1.20PM. Showed up at Coogee at 1:00PM and thats when the confusion began. First: 20 minutes early (eventually learn there was an email saying 1:45) confused as to what to do, not necessarily enough time to do an activity but to much time to sit and wait without getting bored. Decide to walk over to the oval. Second: little kids and families all over the oval, do not see any signs of a rugby match. Continue to walk around for any signs of a match. None. Decide to phone one of my mates to have them check my mail, their internet stopped working, couldnt figure out what was going on. Third: After a few laps around the oval, finally run into other students. Learn that it was 1:45PM, so that explained part of the confusion. However, another student arrives and explains that he believes the game has changed locations. Now do we move to another location or do we wait and see. Still no signs of any rugby, at least any rugby which I have seen which was limited, also led to more confusion. Fourth: Professor arrives, on time,ultimate confusion begins. He was not exactly sure what was going on. Now I absolutely have no idea what happened. Eventually we learn their is field maintenance and the game has been postponed. Crazy day, however I met some new people. END RESULT: A completely unexpected day with new encounters and a beautiful day at the beach.