http://s240.photobucket.com/albums/ff253/dj_fpb/Oct%205/ So we have just arrived in Brisbane yesterday. I know the blog says Sydney still, but this blog is really just an update on those days, with a teeny tiny bit about Brisbane (more on that to come). Last Wednesday, we went to the Sydney Aquarium. Simply amazing. The Adventure Pass that we bought was definitely worth the $64 was worth it (it gets you admission to Sydney Aquarium, Wilderness World, and Sydney Tower w/ Oz Trek). There we tons of displays of coral reefs, little clown fish, salt and fresh water crocodiles (referred to as salties and freshies), and some amazing underwater tunnels which contained sharks and sea turtles in one, seals in another and various other sea dwellers in another. There w... read more

Well, day 2 has come and gone and we're still doing the touristy thing. Went through Hyde Park and had ourselves a picnic lunch, then checked out the ANZAC War Memorial to the fallen soldiers. Australians take great pride in their Men-at Arms and the sacrifices that they have made. It was interesting to see the exhibits containing items from as far back as World War I. The one piece that stands out most in my mind was the Nazi propaganda that was dropped into Aussie camps. I unfortunately couldn't take any pictures inside the exhibit area, but if you get a chance to and are in Sydney, I'd definitely recommend going and exploring some of Australia's history. After Hyde park, we made our way up and through the Royal Botanical Gardens. There were many different ... read more

Just a quick entry today. I just received my passport in the mail today. It feels so much closer now that I know all I have to do is buy a ticket and I can hop on the first flight out. Their is really only one thing actually holding me here now and that's the money plus the ticket. More to come...... read more

Hey everyone. This is my first blog entry of many that will probably start in September. As some of you who know me, I'll be heading out to New Zealand/ Australia with my girlfriend, Charlotte in September. We'll be backpacking New Zealand for a month or more and then we'll be traveling all over Australia until we find a place we like most and will be settling down and working/living there for the remainder of the year. The trip itself will be in September and will be lasting for a year (longer if all goes well). I honestly can't wait to go. You'll probably see a few more blog entries before September just to update you on the preparation of the trip. Well, so far, everything is going according to plan. I've sent away for my ... read more