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We are halfway through our journey, and loving every day so far. With new found friends and adrenaline surging through our bodies, each day is an adventure, and one we will cherish forever. Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island, offers some of the most beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife, which included Dingos, lizards, snakes, insects and countless species of birds. The constant sound of the waves crashing on the shore added a calming serenity to the whol… Read more

Belly laughing, hair in the wind, cold water plunges, pink cheeks, new speak, stripping comfort zones and mutual understanding. Linking hands and spinning circles in a blur of darkness and neon city lights. Downward dogs at dusk. Silhouettes of surfboards silently carried on heads past a painted haze of jagged rocks and white foam. Medicinal laughter echoing from valleys, slides, night time games, the ocean and our ever-changing home for the night. Sharing souls and cont… Read more

Eleven days ago a group of strangers all boarded a plane feeling excited, nervous and ready to grab hold of every opportunity. We didn't really know what to expect in terms of what everyone would be like. Just eleven days ago, we knew nothing about each other but our names and homelands. Now I consider this group not just my friends but my family. It's as though we've known each other our entire lives. I wouldn't want to explore Australia with anyone else. We grow not ju… Read more

G'day Pacific Discovery Summer Family! Hoping you've all had a brilliant start to the year, and know that's it's just going to keep getting better! I'm Jess and am very much looking forward to being your program instructor for the Australian Summer Program along with Dan. I'm at surf camp right now enjoying vegemite toast, pavlova, wearing my thongs (flip flops) and watching the kangaroos in the paddock at dusk. I just can't wait to experience this journey with our grou… Read more

Kia Ora, G'day and a big Hello from New Zealand Kangaroos, Finding Nemo, Chris Hemsworth. Ahh Australia...what a place and very soon we get the opportunity to explore this beautiful country. My name is Dan and very soon I'm going to be joining you on an amazing journey of discovery along Australia's stunning coastline. Just to let you know a little bit about me. I am from New Zealand but spend quite a bit of time 'over the ditch' in Australia, especially this time of … Read more

The second week has already passed by leaving us with only two more weeks of our journey but millions of unforgettable memories. The week started with getting on a ferry that transported our group with a weeks worth of utilities, food, and clothing. Everyone had different perceptions and ideas of how life on North Keppel island would be for the week as we got dropped off on our private beach. We spent the rest of the morning setting up camp and making it our own little h… Read more

Always Write On A Full Moon. That's my new deal with the universe. These years and months and moments are so pregnant with fresh experiences, people, stories, and whirlwinds of emotion at the moment. I feel compelled to transfer what's running through my veins into ink on paper. We know the pace of life goes through ebbs and flows. When there's nothing happening in comparison to now, there is still so much wonder in the world. Finding gems and sparks in the seemingly mun… Read more

Nearly one week has flown by of our Australian adventure! One week ago upon arrival to the Cairns airport, we were greeted by our two program leaders Kim and Jess. Our leaders were fully dressed in island attire clothing consisting of brightly colored sarongs, leis, and funky hats and they even had a homemade sign! Right off the bat, Kim and Jess were so kind, energetic, and bursting with a contagious enthusiasm for life. They immediately created a very welcoming and pos… Read more

Lately I've realized I have no worries in the world. I consciously seek no drama and receive almost none in return. This seems to be the fuel for many fires and minds. Once it is out of the picture, it allows you to peel back that toxic layer and focus on your reality with a fresh lens. It must be different for everyone, but for me it all boils down a pretty simple concept. What am I here for if I'm not here to learn ? To learn about people and emotions and places and … Read more

So here it is crew, our final blog post…a summary of our last month up the Australian East Coast! Like the Northern Green House hostel and the Toyota Van left in the airport parking space, We (Chicken and Lou) are left feeling empty with a disorientated sense of place! Feeling like parents watching their kids fly from the nest, wishing them nothing but safe and prosperous travels on their next life quest! As we look back on the past month that seems to have just flow… Read more