Welcome back to Australia! However, you mentioned five states - there are six states plus two territories, so which one did you forget? It wouldn’t be the biggest one of all, would it? The one that covers the western third of the continent? I would love to see you visit my wonderful home state of Western Australia!
😅 Victoria! What happens when I write all knowy and sure of my self; forget one last edit! 🙄I know the Northern Territory and the ‘land’ of Canberra/Aus Capital. Yulara is WA, right? I’m going there again. So interesting to me the outback actually covers three (3)? Of the states and not it’s own state. Thanks for catching this, Kate, for helping me out here….i will correct! Appreciate you reading and caring! ☺️🫶🥰
What a fabulous mother-daughter adventure! I’m so happy for you to return to the place that holds your heart. Can’t wait to read all about it. Cheers and safe travels!
How wonderful! Savor and enjoy dearest Joanie! Can't wait to hear of your adventures, and truly nothing better than this precious family/friend's time. We just had my brother-in-law visit from Utah to the island, and we it was the BEST! Laughed till our sides ached. Safe and happy travels. A "watered" down Thelma and Louise?? Do tell! LOL! 😂💞🦘
Yes, there’ll be so much laughing! Aussies are just fun, happy people! You are right, nothing better than family time… especially when it’s been awhile! Let you know how it goes with this travel buddy… may not be the same as with a peer! 😅🤔😏Thanks for your kind words and for caring, dear Joanie. 🥰🫶
Joan! I knew this was getting close! I am so happy for you and your daughter to be going back to Australia! I can't imagine being away from my brother for that long and you certainly need this! Love the stories and pictures of the past visits! Safe travels! Enjoy every single minute! Love you. oxox
I’m delighted she wants to go with me! Just a few more weeks and we’re off! Thanks for reading and caring my friend, for your kind words and love! 🥰 Much love back to you! 🤗☺️🫶
Yay! You will have a great time! I’m sure your brother is excited too! Hope the weekend is peaceful! I can see all the packing things spread around! Always exciting! You sound like a very clever packer! Love you. ox
Bless your heart reading my other stories… thank you for that! I was nine years younger and more resilient then… hoping I’ll get that same ooomph when I get back. Another camel ride yes, but not the long hot haul around Uluru again! 😅 Thanks as always for reading and cheering me on! Love you, sweet friend! 🫶☺️💕
Hi Joan, would love to catch up, though l live in Victoria and she holds another beauty of her own, having a different climate to where you’re going. A bit cooler down here though. Have a fabulous time catching up with family and friends. 😊💜👍
Wouldn’t that be fun, Simone! If any possibility we’d come to Melbourne area, I’ll lyk! The rains in north QLD are dictating plan changes so we may look elsewhere. Appreciate you reading and reaching out! 🤗🥰
Thanks Jane! I’m excited to share it all with my daughter this time! We have limited time but if we must extend… NZ would be a possibility! North or South Island best for warm weather, sights to see?
Depends on what sights you want to see. It will start getting cooler by March as we head into autumn. The South Island has the best scenery and lovely autumn colours if you time it right.
Joan, how exciting. I cant wait to see pictures and hear about this trip. I have never been outside the US except Canada and Mexico. I’m really hoping this is the year to fix that. Safe travels and enjoy every minute!
Thanks, Susan…I’ll send photos for sure! I hope you do consider an overseas trip… great experience for sure. Appreciate your enthusiasm for me, love you! 🫶🥰💕
Crikey! Ya better brush up on the Aussie. If anyone calls you a Shelia it's ok. They didn't just mispronounce your name. I wish I was having a tinny by the barbie right now.
😅Thanks, Joel…I sure am! Methinks you’re an Aussie, or familiar with the country??
I say rellies and brelly weather and walkabout and other words that just pop out my mouth! In fact, I should have clarified straya… so used to my family referring to their home that way. Aus is pronounced oz etc. Thanks for reading and helping me out here! 🥰🫶👍
We have had a few weekend getaways over the years, but this is a big deal for her! Grateful she’s going…always nice to have a travel buddy. Thanks for reading Rona! 🫶☺️
Have a wonderful trip, Joan!! How very, very exciting!
Thanks Cherie! I’m excited to be there again. Hope all is well with you and yours … and that beautiful baby boy! 💙☺️🤗
Welcome back to Australia! However, you mentioned five states - there are six states plus two territories, so which one did you forget? It wouldn’t be the biggest one of all, would it? The one that covers the western third of the continent? I would love to see you visit my wonderful home state of Western Australia!
😅 Victoria! What happens when I write all knowy and sure of my self; forget one last edit! 🙄I know the Northern Territory and the ‘land’ of Canberra/Aus Capital. Yulara is WA, right? I’m going there again. So interesting to me the outback actually covers three (3)? Of the states and not it’s own state. Thanks for catching this, Kate, for helping me out here….i will correct! Appreciate you reading and caring! ☺️🫶🥰
What a fabulous mother-daughter adventure! I’m so happy for you to return to the place that holds your heart. Can’t wait to read all about it. Cheers and safe travels!
Thanks, dear Lisa.i do look forward to time with my brother… just the two of us reminiscing….helping each other
Remember when! 😅☺️
I get that!🙃
Safe travels! Looking forward to hearing of your adventures!
Thank you, Susan! Appreciate you reading and caring ☺️🫶
How wonderful! Savor and enjoy dearest Joanie! Can't wait to hear of your adventures, and truly nothing better than this precious family/friend's time. We just had my brother-in-law visit from Utah to the island, and we it was the BEST! Laughed till our sides ached. Safe and happy travels. A "watered" down Thelma and Louise?? Do tell! LOL! 😂💞🦘
Yes, there’ll be so much laughing! Aussies are just fun, happy people! You are right, nothing better than family time… especially when it’s been awhile! Let you know how it goes with this travel buddy… may not be the same as with a peer! 😅🤔😏Thanks for your kind words and for caring, dear Joanie. 🥰🫶
Joan! I knew this was getting close! I am so happy for you and your daughter to be going back to Australia! I can't imagine being away from my brother for that long and you certainly need this! Love the stories and pictures of the past visits! Safe travels! Enjoy every single minute! Love you. oxox
I’m delighted she wants to go with me! Just a few more weeks and we’re off! Thanks for reading and caring my friend, for your kind words and love! 🥰 Much love back to you! 🤗☺️🫶
Yay! You will have a great time! I’m sure your brother is excited too! Hope the weekend is peaceful! I can see all the packing things spread around! Always exciting! You sound like a very clever packer! Love you. ox
Have a wonderful time!
Thanks, Denyse! Appreciate you
Reading and your interest in this adventure of mine! 🥰🤗
Thanks so much for the shout out, Joan.
Currently in far north Queensland with friends and dodging rain storms.
Joan, such a great thing to look forward to! And it'll be nice to have your daughter come along! Enjoy!!
I loved reading about your previous adventures there! Such wonderful memories! And now? Now it is time to create even more! Safe and fun travels!
Bless your heart reading my other stories… thank you for that! I was nine years younger and more resilient then… hoping I’ll get that same ooomph when I get back. Another camel ride yes, but not the long hot haul around Uluru again! 😅 Thanks as always for reading and cheering me on! Love you, sweet friend! 🫶☺️💕
Hi Joan, would love to catch up, though l live in Victoria and she holds another beauty of her own, having a different climate to where you’re going. A bit cooler down here though. Have a fabulous time catching up with family and friends. 😊💜👍
Wouldn’t that be fun, Simone! If any possibility we’d come to Melbourne area, I’ll lyk! The rains in north QLD are dictating plan changes so we may look elsewhere. Appreciate you reading and reaching out! 🤗🥰
Melbourne is a beautiful city and l live only 40km in from Lorne on the iconic Great Ocean Road … just saying 🤣🤣😊. And it will be Autumn 👍
Okay…good to know! Thank you! ☺️🤗
Enjoy your trip. I am nearby (NZ) but not close enough for coffee! I have a son living and working there so we visit occasionally.
Thanks Jane! I’m excited to share it all with my daughter this time! We have limited time but if we must extend… NZ would be a possibility! North or South Island best for warm weather, sights to see?
Depends on what sights you want to see. It will start getting cooler by March as we head into autumn. The South Island has the best scenery and lovely autumn colours if you time it right.
Good to know! I’ll lyk if it works out! Thank you! ☺️🫶
Joan, wonderful photo essay!
Thank you as always, Diane…and for restacking this. Appreciate how supportive and encouraging you are to me! Much love, dear friend! ☺️🤗💕
Joan, how exciting. I cant wait to see pictures and hear about this trip. I have never been outside the US except Canada and Mexico. I’m really hoping this is the year to fix that. Safe travels and enjoy every minute!
Thanks, Susan…I’ll send photos for sure! I hope you do consider an overseas trip… great experience for sure. Appreciate your enthusiasm for me, love you! 🫶🥰💕
Crikey! Ya better brush up on the Aussie. If anyone calls you a Shelia it's ok. They didn't just mispronounce your name. I wish I was having a tinny by the barbie right now.
G'day, Joel
Oh, and don't forget your lappy.
😅Thanks, Joel…I sure am! Methinks you’re an Aussie, or familiar with the country??
I say rellies and brelly weather and walkabout and other words that just pop out my mouth! In fact, I should have clarified straya… so used to my family referring to their home that way. Aus is pronounced oz etc. Thanks for reading and helping me out here! 🥰🫶👍
You’re in for a great adventure. I wish my mother and I could have gone exploring together as grownups.
We have had a few weekend getaways over the years, but this is a big deal for her! Grateful she’s going…always nice to have a travel buddy. Thanks for reading Rona! 🫶☺️