Gathering at SFO!

Our flight was at 11:20pm and we needed to arrive at SFO at 7:30. We got a good group shot before checking in, grabbing dinner, and boarding the flight. We got off on time and were brimming withRead more
Our flight was at 11:20pm and we needed to arrive at SFO at 7:30. We got a good group shot before checking in, grabbing dinner, and boarding the flight. We got off on time and were brimming withRead more
The flight was a good one. Pretty uneventful. Some turbulence around Hawaii, but nothing we couldn’t handle.
The kids were really well behaved, which is not surprising, but still appreciated! TheRead more
We made it to Brisbane without incident. Everyone even got plenty of sleep, even if it was broken sleep.
Not many great pictures yet. As I collect more from the kids, I’ll add to the posts.
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The ride from the airport (BNE) to the Rustic Pathways Base Camp was about 90 min, with traffic. The kids are rockstars and didn’t blink at having to sit again for an hour and a half.
Base Camp isRead more
The first stop on our adventure was to learn about the native Australian people, the Aborigines. We went to a cultural center where we met Bailey, a 19 year old Aboriginal man who told is stories ofRead more
The Glass House Mountains were named by Captain James Cook, however the area has been significant for the Aboriginal people for tens of thousands if years. The area is considered spirituallyRead more
We came back to base camp and our guides made us a wonderful dinner! We hung out together for a shot bit and went to bed early. In bed by 9pm and lights out by 9:30pm. I am sure some stayed up andRead more
We started the day with a pancake breakfast and Vegemite toast made by our wonderful guides!
We then packed up our stuff and headed off to the Eumundi Markets. It is an open air market with over 600Read more
We made it to our first beach and it did not disappoint! Before we got there, we spent time walking around the town of Noosa’s famous Hastings Street. It is an area of high end shops, food places,Read more
Mr. Riches found some friends this morning!