A Hop to Perth Puts the Size of This Country into Perspective! After a fantastic week in Melbourne, we packed a bag and said our temporary goodbyes to the Lawrence fam. We were off on a walkabout—or rather, a jet-about—to see more of Australia. Next stop: 4.5 hours west to Perth! I have to admit, …
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A Very Tiny Big Adventure!
Before we left Melbourne, we had one last adventure planned—one that turned out to be one of the most unforgettable. Our generous hosts and wonderful friends, Jan and Jim, took us on a day trip to Phillip Island, about a two-hour drive. Along the way, we stopped for what might’ve been the best fish and …
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!
We’re suckers for live sports, so when the chance came to catch an Aussie Rules Footy match, we didn’t hesitate! We headed into Melbourne with Trent and met up with his mates at Etihad Stadium (now known as Marvel Stadium) for a night of fast-paced, high-flying action. I love their mascot! Aussie Rules is like …
Making Family Connections
Before arriving in Australia, Dave discovered that his cousin Tepa lived just outside of Melbourne with his wife Leiana and their sweet son, Hunter. We were so happy to be able to meet up with Tepa and his family and catch up over lunch at a local shopping mall. Even though this was our first …
I Almost Held a Koala!
Remember how this all started? Back in 5th grade, I became obsessed with koalas (not bears—never bears!). My friend Tanya and I would dream about going to Australia someday and holding one of those adorable eucalyptus-munching fluffballs. It was a top-tier bucket list item. As it turns out, a few things have changed since my …
Hoppin’ Around Melbourne!
On Monday morning, while the Lawrences headed off to work, Dave and I were left to our own devices. We caught the train into Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) and spent the day exploring. The train into the city. One of our favorite ways to get a feel for a new city is to jump …
Pebbled 