USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA We didn’t have much time to explore Singapore. I’d planned for us to be here longer but because one of our flights was changed, we departed Australia a day later than I’d hoped. Singapore is … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Our last hour in Australia was spent attending Mass at the oldest center for Catholic worship in Australia, St. Brigid’s, which happened to be across the street from our hotel. We are regular Sunday church … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA There are, of course, lots of Aussie-isms. Here are a few you might find useful that we heard while we were in Oz. If something is FULL ON, it can be super busy, worn out … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA I loved the idea of riding horses. In Australia for Pete’s sake! I mean, that would be an amazing way to take my first ride right? My kids already knew how to ride, and so … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Did you know that you needed a visa to enter Australia before you get on the airplane? Neither did I! Oops. How did I miss this? We got up to the check-in counter at the … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Just a 2.5 hour drive from Christchurch, which is absolutely gorgeous, is the small coastal town of Kaikoura. Before heading into town we stopped to see some of the local residents – the fur seals. … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA There are, of course, many Kiwi-isms. Here are a few you might find useful that we heard on our visit. If you want French fries ask for CHIPS If your house is a TIP it’s … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Lucky me. One of my best girlfriends from my time living in New York City is a Kiwi (the other is an Aussie – next stop). I couldn’t imagine traveling all this way without seeing … Continue reading
USA | FIJI | NEW ZEALAND | AUSTRALIA | SINGAPORE | THAILAND | EGYPT | ITALY | TURKEY | USA Our short time in Fiji has given me a chance to reflect on education, of all things. I’ve had the unique opportunity to observe my children in an environment very different from our home. In … Continue reading
In just a few hours my two children and I will embark on a trip around the world. In the next seven weeks we will visit 8 countries (9 if you count Vatican City, as my son would tell you). As an intrepid traveler this is another in a long list of firsts for me. … Continue reading
