December: Adios and not Goodbye!

I don't know how it happened, but somehow my last week in Sydney came around and I became a whirlwind of activity trying to do everything I needed to do and see everyone I needed to see before I left.

My family in Oz really has been my trapeze crew at Circus Arts. And the day before I flew I had one final training session with them all. Words can't describe, so here are the best pictures of the day:

I definitely consider this to be an 'extended leave of absence' rather than a final farewell! I can't imagine that I won't ever be playing and circus-ing with these wonderful people ever again....it will just be a matter of time. If there's anything I've learnt this year, it's to keep doing what you want to do; keep following your passion and you will succeed and make great friends along the way.

December: An attempt at Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef...

In December I made my long-anticipated trip up to Cairns to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, having stored my PADI card safely all year long, it was finally time to use it.... But alas it was not to be as I got tonsillitis just four days after arriving and couldn't go! :(

But I did manage to squeeze in a few fun adventures and sights! Including an awesome snorkelling trip to the Outer Reef on day one.

I was there with my Tassie friends Gayl and Ryan, with whom I was able to brave one night in our Wicked Campervan before getting sick!

We moved from Cairns up to Port Douglas, visiting most of the beaches along the way. All of which are very beautiful and tempting, aside from the jellyfish! 

...and crocodiles!