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Down under.

November 1, 2012

It’s true!!! We are going to…
Australia Beach Print
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After a year of planning, dreaming, scheming and saving our pennies {quite literally… in a jar in our closet}, we finally booked tickets to fly down under and spend our December in Aussie!
We will be flying into…
Sydney, Australia Skyline Poster Print Wall Art for Home, Office, Children's Room -  style E8-O-SYD
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And road-tripping up the Gold Coast to…
Brisbane Skyline Poster  - Australia - 8x10 City Skyline Art Print  - Choose Your Color
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And we are hoping to do a lot of this along the way…
If In Doubt Paddle Out - Typography Print-Retro-10x8 Print-Inspirational Quote-Surf Print-Coastal Art
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And this too…
Snorkeling Girl with Clown Triggerfish animal art print by Susan Stockdale
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And we also hope to sneak up the Sunshine Coast and visit the…
Australia - Great Barrier Reef Tourism Poster - 8.5x11 Poster Print - also available in 13x19 - see listing details
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But we need your help! Our tickets are purchased, but we need to know what to do, where to stay, and what to eat while we are there. If you have ever visited Australia or if you’ve ever lived there, we would love your tips! And of course, any suggestions on how to save money while we are there would be super appreciated, since it’s such an expensive place. In the words of an Australian, we are keen to save money while we are there!
We are so excited and incredibly grateful for this opportunity! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and advice!
XOXO!

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  1. aimymichelle

    November 1, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    wow awesome have fun!

  2. Brooke

    November 1, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Yea! Totally exciting! So happy for you! I have always wanted to visit! Is December a great time to visit? =)

    Brooke

  3. Alix

    November 1, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    That's amazing!!!! Congrats! I hope you have a fantastic time!

  4. Casey

    November 1, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    So jealous!! Australia's on my bucket list (really, who's bucket list isn't it on?). You guys are gonna have so much fun! Can't wait to see all the AMAZING photos there will inevitably be! 🙂

  5. Katie

    November 1, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    My husband and our married friends are traveling there in December as well! We'll be flying into Sydney and then heading south (we have friends that direction). You should post or send any great Sydney tips you hear my way :)Luckily we have some people to stay with which will cut some costs, but we've heard over and over about how expensive Australia is!

  6. Em @ And Nothing Else Matters

    November 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Eek! How exciting, I live just north of the Gold Coast. There is so much to do here and in Sydney. Plus the Sydney to GC roadtrip is really fun, we have done it loads of times. I will put my thinking cap on (pregnancy brain is making things a little fuzzy)and shoot you an email with some must do's, and I hate spending a fortune so I will keep it budget friendly. You will have a blast!

  7. Ruthie Hart

    November 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I feel like jumping up and down!!!!!! YAY! I have no idea what you should do there but I am sooo excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have an office there, I can ask some co workers what to do in Sydney!

  8. Sarah

    November 1, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Yayay this is so exciting! I do not have any tips but I will be anxiously awaiting yours, ha! We are going in the Spring and couldn't be more excited!! My hubs studied abroad there (in Brisbane) while in college and had the time of his life. Yay for you guys!!

  9. Brooke Houston

    November 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I am SO excited for you and this vacation. YAY! Talk about dream come true! Sadly, I don't have any advice for you though.

  10. Bek

    November 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Woohoo!!! This is a "duh" statement, but take lots of pictures! 🙂 Have the time of your lives, and maybe do a "Australia Tips" post when you're back?? 🙂

  11. Kassi Mortensen

    November 1, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    SO SO exciting!!! I visited Australia a few years ago. The Gold Coast is beautiful!

  12. Heather

    November 1, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Go to Byron Bay! It's awesome, tons of great surf beaches (Wategos is best for learning) and it's just a sweet town.

  13. Sarah Weickhardt

    November 2, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    I've only been to Sydney once, and while I was there I went to this water park called Jamberoo (http://www.jamberoo.net/) It was awesome! Also Taronga Zoo is a good place to go.(http://www.taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo)

    Have fun, cause Australia is crazy pretty… (and crazy hot, as well)
    Sarah
    sarahwiki.blogspot.com

  14. Chelsea

    November 2, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    That sounds like so much fun!!

  15. Samara

    November 5, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I'm giggling a lot reading about how excited everyone is about visiting here…probably about as excited I get about visiting America again! ha ha…the grass is always greener 😉

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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