we're almost all the way around the world! we've been having a lovely time in Australia. the weather hasn't been as lovely, but we still like it here. tomorrow we head to Fiji for a few final days of rest and beach before returning to the States.
we can hardly believe this trip is almost over. if we get a chance we'll recap Australia and Fiji. and we'll finally show some real pictures when we get home and have time to sort through the thousands on our portable hard drive. there are some treasures in there, I'm sure.
Sydney was a fantastic city, made all the better by gracious hosts. we got to stay with friends of a friend (we love it when strangers welcome you!). it was so fun to be in a home, with a proper kitchen and bathroom. plus we got to see their side of the city...including a house concert and Sunday church.
we took a mini road trip up the coast, where Jared did an impressive job of driving on the left side of the road. Sophie got pretty skilled at spotting kangaroos from the passenger seat! and reading maps of Oz.
after an adventurous 2 days, we made it to some family near Byron Bay. it's been so wonderful to reconnect with Sophie's cousin and her husband and kids, since she hasn't seen them since they relocated across the world 8 years ago! They've had fun telling embarrassing childhood stories of Sophie. we've seen a lot of rain and surf lifesaving competitions, but luckily the rain held off today for a bout of town walking.
tomorrow we make our second to last flight. we've passed the 80 day mark...only 3 left to go.
talk to you from the States!
Sophie and Jared. Thanks sooo much for sharing your trip. I haven't read all the posts (yet), but I love the photos and love that you're sharing this unique and wonderful experience with all of your friends. I'm sure a trip like this can only change the travelers for the better, even two people who were already quite awesome.
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