"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." -St. Augustine

This is just a quick post!

I wanted to keep everyone updated on a few things! I’m sure you love hearing about the life in Brisbane but I bet you would love to hear about my travel plans as well!

Each month I have about 2 weekends to travel. Here is my current itinerary so far and a little excerpt on what I’ll be doing during the trips.

19^th March- Biol Field Research Day Trip to Brisbane Forest Park

Brisbane Forest Park is a rugged national park that encircles the Brisbane region from the west.  This full day field trip offers a great chance to experience some of south-eastern Queensland's magnificent rainforest.  At Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre you will  get to see a platypus, a wombat and mainland Australia's largest marsupial carnivore, the spotted quoll.  Other animals include various rainforest birds, freshwater fishes, turtles, snakes, lizards and local wallabies and kangaroos. 

19^th-21^st March- Mojo Surf, Surf Weekend ( literally departs 1 hours after Field Research)

This is an awesome way to start your surfing career and escape the city for the weekend. Departing every Friday evening you will head to one of our secluded purpose built surf camps where the vibe will wipe away the hustle and bustle of the city. By day you will be learning to surf on some of the world’s most pristine and uncrowned beaches. Saturday night is always a blast around the campfire telling tall tales, meeting new friends and experiencing the best lifestyle on the planet.

28^th March- 1^st April- Fraser Island 5 Day Research Trip

Fraser Island World Heritage Area is the world's largest sand island.  The 5 day BIOL2001 field trip to Fraser includes 4WD transport, accommodation and meals.  Activities include hikes and four-wheel drive excursions to various island ecosystems, ranging from the beaches to the towering inland rainforest.  Highlights include visits to spectacular freshwater lakes and giant sand dunes, as well as spotlighting for wild dingos.

2^nd -8^th/9^th April- Nadi, Fiji! ( we are booking this on Monday if the flight prices stay the same.)

First stop this morning is Wailolola Beach where your Guide and Driver will outline the Feejee Experience product. Then it’s onto Nadi Town markets to get some supplies and barter with the locals. From Nadi town we head south to our lunch spot and one of Fiji’s most famous beaches, Natadola Beach for sunbathing, body surfing and mingling with the locals all whilst your Driver and Guide cook a BBQ lunch. Early afternoon is the first cultural experience at Malomalo Village, where your Guide will explain traditional customs in a Fijian village. The last activity is on the Coral Coast itself - sand boarding the Sigatoka sand dunes! Later in the afternoon we arrive at our accommodation, Mango Bay - a beachfront resort, complete with free snorkelling, kayaking, pool, volleyball and loads of other free and paid activities.

22^nd-27^th April- Syndey

We just booked this today on a “happy hour sale” so we have no current plans but we will make some! J

I love and miss you all from home. <3