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[186/365] Heart on a Bench, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
A short ferry ride from downtown Auckland, New Zealand, brought us to the quaint suburb of Devonport. Using the self-guide map, I acted as a tour guide around the town. As we walked along the water, a number of the benches had these cloth hearts on it. I wonder what the story is behind it…
[185/365] Palm Cove Beach, Queensland, Australia
What a fitting last day in Cairns! We were headed next to Auckland, New Zealand where the forecast was cold and rainy, so we had to make a trip to the beach for the day! Perfect weather to lie out, tan, read, nap and enjoy the surrounding views of islands, palm trees and waves. The […]
[184/365] Koala & Baby, Koala & Wildlife Park, Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
Finally got to see a koala up close (and even carry one)! If you look carefully, this koala is carrying a baby koala! You can see the arm and the little nose. Soooo cute. Cute animal overload haha. They’re such relaxed little animals. After we saw all the koalas here, we paid to get a […]
[183/365] Kangaroo Feeding, Koala & Wildlife Park, Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
The kangaroos and wallabies are so cute! Before we stepped into the Koala & Wildlife Park, we bought some “Roo food” before actually seeing them. Just as we stepped inside, we realized that they were all over the place, just lying around and jumping around the grassy area. No fences or anything! They are so […]
[182/365] Hides Hotel, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
I really liked the hotel we stayed at in Cairns. It was in a great location and rooms were comfortable and cute. The hallway had colorful painted walls and posters of photos of the Great Barrier Reef.
[180/365] Cairns Lagoon, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
We left Sydney in the evening and took a few hour flight to far north Australia, to the city of Cairns in the state of Queensland. What a weather change! Nice cool weather at night and warm temperatures during the day. Back to shorts and tank tops!We came here as a jumping point to explore […]
[179/365] Pocket Watch Necklace, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
This was my new purchase at Paddy’s Market and it was so useful throughout the trip. Time was crucial to our travels and I always had this handy around my neck. In the background is a ferris wheel we saw as we walked to Darling Harbour. Last few hours in Sydney! Next stop: Cairns, Australia!
[178/365] Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Our short trip to the beach makes me want to come back during an Australian summer. It was chilly because it was later in the day, but I still made sure I walked out on the sand and close to the water. Beautiful beach – next time I want to be in that water!
[177/365] Swimming Penguin, Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, ustralia
Cute penguin swimming around in the water at the Taronga Zoo, just a short ferry ride from the Harbour. 🙂
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