"one's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things" ~ Henry Miller
I have been lucky enough to have been on a big family adventure. I have seen some things I have thought about for a long time and some things I couldn't have imagined and I have learnt, questioned, wondered, laughed, despaired, followed, led, tasted...
Here are some random thoughts and some new ways of seeing things!
travelling with children is an adventure, exhausting, eye opening, challenging...
Australia has REALLY good coffee
for every moment that is uncomfortable, there will be a thing of immeasurable beauty
go to see the things you've heard much of, but be prepared to share it!
breath...
never underestimate the value of pictures and arrows on signs
explore what is under the city as well as above
look up
do it your way
wear good shoes
everyone knows where Sydney, NSW is...
in Europe, Australia really is the other side of the world!
hunger is a traveller's enemy
airport security is a necessary evil
catch up with old friends
make new friends
keep a journal
there is nothing quite like your own pillow
pack your sense of humour
...and of fun!
free wifi is your friend
There are so many stories, too many to share and so much was gained by all of us, big and small.
The most important thing I will take away, other than memories, is to enjoy the little things for one day I will look back and realise they were the big things!
Gorgeous Kate...I love how you have set out this post! Such a clever way to capture some special moments when I imagine you have thousands of things that you could share. Love your photos and your thoughts...looking forward to seeing you soon x
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Jane. Where to start?!? There are so many sights, funny stories, dramas...and photos! We will have to have a catch up :)
ReplyDeleteWow...........lucky you.........gorgeous pics..........memories forever......
ReplyDeleteThank you Chookyblue. Yes I am very lucky!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky and what beautiful things you saw. Love all your thoughts and pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you CountryMouse :)
ReplyDeleteWe certainly have lots to share.
Beautiful, Kate. What a treasured memory of your trip this is. x
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