Since we had already done many of the hikes we wanted to near Flagstaff, we headed out early this morning for the Grand Canyon.  It was about an hour and a half drive up there, and we arrived at about 9am.  The weather was beautiful and clear, providing awesome views of the canyon.  I decided …

Today I went hiking, but it was a bit different than my previous hikes had been, as this one went through the city.  I would be hiking from the hotel, across the Harbor Bridge, and along the foreshore, into coves, and finally ending up at Taronga Zoo, where I could take the ferry back to …

Oh no!  In one week I will be back in the US!  I think I may just have to delay my schooling and just fly across Antarctica and explore Patagonia, Machu Pichu, and the rest of South America.  On the plus side, I will get to see my grandparents again! Greg had meetings today, so …

This morning, all of us grabbed a ferry ride across the harbor and headed to Taronga Zoo.  The zoo sits on a hill on the opposite shore of the harbor from the main city.  The animals there are said to have the best views in the world, for throughout the zoo, you can look out …

Note: To see Greg’s comments on the climb up Uluru from yesterday, click here. This morning Greg and I awoke bright and early once more.  We got up even earlier than yesterday in an attempt to be at the viewing area before the sky started glowing.  We would also go to the sunset viewing area, …

Today was a very full day.  We started the day bright and early, or should I say, dark and early.  We were to go see the sunrise at Uluru, so we got up while the stars were still out.  We got out of the door and headed towards Uluru.  As we drove, the sky began …

This morning we awoke early and headed off to the airport.  For me, this leg would be different for two reasons.  One, it would be my first domestic flight since I flew to Chicago, and two, Mary and Madi would also be flying with us.  What ended up being the most different was the flight …

Today was very relaxed, as we prepared to head off again tomorrow for Uluru.  This morning I took the ferry over to the city to go to the map store.  Yes, they actually have a store dedicated to maps.  We needed a map of the north island of New Zealand, as we will be driving …

This morning, Greg, Madi, and I headed out once more to go hiking.  This time, we would go on a shorter hike so that we could make it back by midday.  We left early and drove south for about an hour to get to the park.  After we left the freeway, we drove through farmland …

This morning, Greg had work to do, and Madi was going to a friend’s house to play, so it was just Mary and I.  We dropped off Madi at her friend’s, then headed into Fremantle, just south of Perth, to go to the Fremantle Prison.  The prison was built in the 1850s by convicts brought …