The Pinnacles

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Erica

Giant limestone fingers reach out of the ground like rising zombies at the Pinnacles desert in Western Australia. Continue reading →

Did Somebody Say Lobstah?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Erica

My day trip to the Pinnacles is jam-packed with playful koalas, a lobster factory tour, and riding a 4WD vehicle over sand dunes. Continue reading →

Greyhound: Gateway to Australia

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Erica

If you’re curious how I’ve navigated the east coast of Australia, I can tell you in one word: Greyhound. Continue reading →

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Erica

An exciting day trip to visit deadly critters lurking in the rainforest followed by sampling wattleseed ice cream on our way back to Cairns. Continue reading →

Scuba School: Great Barrier Reef Edition

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Erica

Another bucket item checked off: I earn my Open Water dive license while in Cairns! I recap my return to ‘school’ and share underwater photos from the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading →

Helicopter Ride over the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Erica

I’ve longed to see the Great Barrier Reef from above, and today is my chance! I take a helicopter flight over this dramatic seascape. Continue reading →

Welcome to Cairns

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Erica

I’ve arrived in Cairns, Australia — home to the Great Barrier Reef and yet another pretty lagoon. Enjoy these miscellaneous photos from my week here. Continue reading →

Mission Beach, Australia

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Erica

Mission Beach is a sleepy seaside town. I’ve come with my own mission (to skydive) but I enjoy a few quiet days here walking the shore and eating pizza (you’re not surprised). Continue reading →