It’s our last day in Australia and as much as I have enjoyed the trip I’m ready to be home. Today we got to visit two Elgas facilities and learn about Elgas operation and competitors. My favorite topic of the day was logistics because I worked a logistics job for two years. I learned a lot about pipelines and the safety regulations to make transporting gas through pipelines … [Read more...] about Australia Day 4
Today we drove the Great Ocean Road to go see the 12 apostles. I really dislike road trips so I was definitely not a fan of being in the car all day. The 12 apostles was a pretty sight to see but not worth the drive and a flat tire. My favorite part of the day was running around on the beach and hiking up the bluffs. I also really enjoyed visiting Apollo bay where I had the … [Read more...] about Melbourne day 3
Today we drove to Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Australia. The wildlife park we visited today has been my favorite of the three animal sanctuaries because it was a lot more interactive. The kangaroos were in an open space and chilling throughout the park. We got to feed, pet, and take pictures with the kangaroos and joeys for free. The kangaroos were amazing and sweet … [Read more...] about Melbourne day 2
Today was our first day in Melbourne and it is my birthday! We spent most of the day traveling from Cairns to Melbourne but once we got to Melbourne we took a walking tour and went to dinner as a group. During the walking tour we got to visit the Yarra River, AC/DC Lane, Flinders Street Train Station, and several other popular tourists locations. I was so excited when we came … [Read more...] about Melbourne day 1
It’s our last full day in Cairns. Today we took a train to the Kuranda Rainforest. The rainforest had several markets, restaurants, exhibits, and walking paths. I enjoyed the local village the best because it had amazing food and cute little shops which were inspired by Aboriginal culture. The rainforest was fun to walk around and shop but it did seem like a tourist trap. Once … [Read more...] about Kuranda Rainforest