Living and loving Australia!
Living...... in Australia. How lucky are we! But now what???
When we first arrived on August 26 we just landed with 2 suitcases each filled with our summer clothes and our favorite pillows. It was been so exciting to explore our little town and the mountain, find the right school for Cullen, find a car and beds and fun cooking tools and ingredients we haven't had before etc.
Now that we've been here for almost 2 months, we've adjusted to making a "life" here. We still love to take pics, but not of each and every moment (Cullen is glad about that!). We're used to the little possum on the roof at nights and the beautiful parrots and birds that come visit... we even know their routine. Check out this recent photo of the cute possum in our backyard every night... it's amazing that this little guy can make such a thump on the roof at night!
Now that we have a routine in our lives, there is a new pace. We don't go to see the sights every day but we are LIVING and enjoying the rhythum of this sabbatical. Now that we're living here and have made the transition from "tourists" to "residents" there are definate strengths. We have been introduced to so many areas, neighborhoods, parks and hikes that we've realized that there is more than 7 months worth of exploring to be done just in our state of New South Wales.
And yeah... then money is also an issue. Obviously things cost money... but the most amazing experiences don't cost a dime so we're looking for those fun things and our list is getting longer. Sunday is for Sydney and the coastal beaches since it's just $2.50 for each of us to have unlimited train, ferry and bus transportation anywhere we want to go that day. We're learning more and more about the local secrets to saving money in everyday living.
The Blue Moutains where we live, are reached via car/train along the Great Western Highway that goes up the moutain from Sydney through about 20 little towns that are so close together they are really stuck to each other. We are one of the main towns on the highway and are in a great spot, so we don't really need to go to Sydney for fun because there is a ton to do here. Our mountains are actually a tourist destination because the eucalyptus trees, rocks, waterfalls and hikes along with the birds, kangaroos and animals make this area awesome and the weather is cooler than down the mountain.
Here's a little map of our area:
Live is good... and new... and we are lucky for this opportunity. We love hearing from our friends and family and others that are exploring Australia, so keep in touch!
When we first arrived on August 26 we just landed with 2 suitcases each filled with our summer clothes and our favorite pillows. It was been so exciting to explore our little town and the mountain, find the right school for Cullen, find a car and beds and fun cooking tools and ingredients we haven't had before etc.
Now that we've been here for almost 2 months, we've adjusted to making a "life" here. We still love to take pics, but not of each and every moment (Cullen is glad about that!). We're used to the little possum on the roof at nights and the beautiful parrots and birds that come visit... we even know their routine. Check out this recent photo of the cute possum in our backyard every night... it's amazing that this little guy can make such a thump on the roof at night!
And yeah... then money is also an issue. Obviously things cost money... but the most amazing experiences don't cost a dime so we're looking for those fun things and our list is getting longer. Sunday is for Sydney and the coastal beaches since it's just $2.50 for each of us to have unlimited train, ferry and bus transportation anywhere we want to go that day. We're learning more and more about the local secrets to saving money in everyday living.
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| Cronulla.. south of Sydney |
The Blue Moutains where we live, are reached via car/train along the Great Western Highway that goes up the moutain from Sydney through about 20 little towns that are so close together they are really stuck to each other. We are one of the main towns on the highway and are in a great spot, so we don't really need to go to Sydney for fun because there is a ton to do here. Our mountains are actually a tourist destination because the eucalyptus trees, rocks, waterfalls and hikes along with the birds, kangaroos and animals make this area awesome and the weather is cooler than down the mountain.
Here's a little map of our area:
Live is good... and new... and we are lucky for this opportunity. We love hearing from our friends and family and others that are exploring Australia, so keep in touch!
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