Spring Break Wins

(wins are listed in chronological order)

Brisbane

People told us there was nothing to do, but we had a great time! We especially liked the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament House, the views by the river, and the city's public lagoon. I also totally recommend Brisbane Backpacker's Resort (BBR) if you're looking for a cheap, social hostel.

Gin Gin

During our overnight road trip, civilized towns were few and far between. The cozy diner in Gin Gin saved us from the starvation that could have evolved into cannibalism.

Sarina

We almost ran out of gas in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere. Sarina had the first open gas station we had seen in two hours.

Sunsets

We saw incredible sunsets almost every night.

Spam
I had spam for the first time, cooked by my friend Mellanie who grew up on the stuff. Don't get me wrong - it wasn't the greatest delicacy of my life. But it honestly wasn't bad either.


Easter Feaster

For Easter dinner we made lamb chops, mashed potatoes, garlic bread and veggies. We finished two bottles of champagne. Delicious!

The Sailing Trip

We sailed on the Apollo for three days and two nights over the beautiful Whitsunday Islands with the nicest crew, the chillest passengers, yummy food, abundant drinks, and incredible scenery both in and out of the water.

Scuba Diving

I went on the first three dives of my life during our sailing trip and couldn't have enjoyed them more. The first was a short intro dive. The second was a half hour with a depth of seven meters. The third was a depth of ten meters until my air ran out. If you've never gone diving, go do it!!!

Wildlife

I saw the most amazing wild animals including hundreds of colorful parrots and fish, a freshwater eel, cane toads and green tree frogs, heaps of lizards and goannas, scary spiders, sharks, dolphins, and a dingo!

Fish Divine

We went to the restaurant in Airlie Beach to celebrate our friendship and our journey together. The seafood really was incredible.

Farmstay Company

We stayed on the farm with three older women, one who was celebrating her 70th birthday. They were awesome company, feeding us roasted marshmallows and leading a campfire sing-along. I hope I'm that active when I'm older.

Tiger Airways

On the way here I got through security with my friend's boarding pass and she with mine. On the way home, I got through the metal detector with a cell phone in my pocket.