Looking Back at 2022 — Recapping the Year

At the beginning of 2022, I decided I wanted to challenge myself to get outside and explore more. As a goal-oriented person, I decided to define this challenge into very specific boxes I could check off. In retrospect, some of these goals were far heftier than I originally realized, and while I did not complete … Continue reading Looking Back at 2022 — Recapping the Year

Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

I am quite happy to say I am now a PADI certified open water diver! Karoline, Cathrine and I went through Diver's Den here in Cairns to get our license and spend a weekend on the reef! After two long days and many hours in the pool with our instructor Levi, we advanced to the … Continue reading Scuba Diving in the Great Barrier Reef

From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island

We had a bit of a rocky start to the day. We almost didn't catch the ferry, but once we were on the ferry, all of us got a little seasick, besides Kristine. Never in my life have I been seasick before, so I was a little surprised by how sick I felt. The waves … Continue reading From Sea to Summit On Fitzroy Island

Easter in the Whitsundays

Day 1 — Good Friday (This wasn't a very exciting day, so if you're reading for travel advice or recommendations, skip to days 2 & 3) For those that know me, you know that if I'm in a car for more than about 20 minutes, I'll likely be asleep by minute 21. Although I tried, … Continue reading Easter in the Whitsundays