Pictures and Ponderings

We are due to embark on a long haul road trip across Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Many cyclists have made the 3000 km trek across but we've opted for the luxury of a 4x4 Bushcamper.

I visited Cairns 8 years ago on my first trip to Australia and sharing the experience with Zach was always a highlight I looked forward to. We've taken a few great tours here. First out to the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of snorkeling

Zach in the stinger suit, our friend the sea turtle, and the submerged reef below:

and second a trip on a scenic railway and a gondola sky ride to the Kuranda National Park.

View from the train and gondola of Cairns far below:

Us at the falls along the train route:

In Kuranda we visited a bat rescue center and learned how amazing the flying fox bats are:

Our April 9th departure to Vietnam marks a new and uncertain leg of this journey for us. We are both apprehensive and excited for our upcoming time in SE Asia. Its been years for the both of us not to have set schedules. Besides our departure from Australia and our eventual goal to end our trip in India, the road ahead is unmarked (and mostly unpaved). In addition we have been talking about how to greater incorporate our life goals and ambitions into this trip. This has led us to look greater into international organizations to volunteer with and to continue our experiences through WWOOF. Our conversations are often filled with the continual growth and evolution of this journey. Including what the journey means for us as a couple and as individuals. Just some ponderings.

Keep warm back in Seattle, summer is near. Our family and friends are continually in our thoughts. We wish you well.