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Into the City

Just a short bus ride away from the suburb of Smithfield is the city of Cairns. Immediately after exiting the bus, my roommate and I heard screeching from the green space nearby. At first, I thought it was a flock of birds, but when I looked up into the trees I saw the black bodies … Continue reading Into the City

Take Me to the Beach

Beach day! After multiple 95+ degree days, we finally made it to the beach. My roommate and I waited until about 4:00 p.m. to head to Trinity to avoid the worst of the sun's rays. The walk down to the beach followed a curving stone path with lush green plants on either side. The beach wasn't … Continue reading Take Me to the Beach

First Impressions

I was groggy when I woke up on the overnight flight into Brisbane. I was stuck in a middle seat, and the people in front of me had their seats back as far as they could go, so my legs straddled my backpack at an uncomfortable angle. Thankfully, the flight was almost over. When I … Continue reading First Impressions