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Australia

Day 95: Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussaud’s

March 31, 2014

The plan for the day was to visit Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussaud’s. I rose early, or at least early by my standards during my stay in Sydney, around 10 am. Upon waking, my first order of business was to text Daniel about heading to the sunglass store. Sorting out everything with my insurance was a priority today, as time was ticking. I had a three-week window to respond, and although the deadline was next week, I aimed to complete it as soon as possible. I had already postponed it once, courtesy of Daniel and his activities—haha…

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Australia

Day 85: Australia Zoo, Sanctuary Cove and Mt. Tamborine

March 21, 2014

I awoke at approximately 6:20 am and departed from the parking lot near Noosa Main Beach. Today’s plan included a visit to Australia Zoo and a meetup with Seul-ki, a friend I had encountered on Fraser Island. Driving around Noosa, I enjoyed breakfast at another parking spot conveniently located in front of Toshi and Jeong’s school. With breakfast concluded, it was time to bid farewell to Noosa. The past few days had been delightful, filled with laughter and enjoyable moments alongside those two delightful Asians. Despite their limited English vocabulary, it brought a smile to my face, especially when…

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Twilight at Mount Archer, Rockhampton
Australia

Day 75: Rockhampton’s Botanical Gardens, Zoo and Mt. Archer

March 11, 2014

Around 7:15 am, my day began with plans to explore Rockhampton’s Botanical Gardens, Rockhampton Zoo, and Mount Archer. The atmosphere in my family’s home was relaxed, and they had prepared a delightful breakfast for me. The pace of things in this household after my arrival yesterday, was slow and easy, a welcome change after a week of rushing. I appreciated the opportunity to take things at a more leisurely pace. Typically, I would quickly grab something to eat and move on, but the unhurried breakfast allowed for a more enjoyable experience. Over the meal, my grandaunt shared stories about…

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Indonesia

Day 47: The Batu Secret Zoo and new friends

February 11, 2014

Today’s agenda included a visit to the Batu Secret Zoo, a plan contingent on having my own rented moped, a seemingly scarce luxury in Malang. I was stirred awake by some commotion nearby; the telephone at the reception was incessantly ringing, yet no one seemed to be responding. After lingering in bed for about fifteen minutes, I decided to rise and head to the reception. I had a hunch that the incessant phone calls were meant for me. Outside the lobby, I encountered the hotel staff and requested someone to answer the persistent phone. The man obliged and handed the…

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Indonesia

Day 31: Bukittinggi unleashed

January 26, 2014

Today, I embarked on a journey to explore the vibrant and lush Sianok Canyon in Bukittinggi. Rising with the sun at 4:45 am, I embraced the promise of an exciting day in Bukittinggi. Swiftly changing into fresh attire, I fired up my laptop, connecting with a friend in Holland via a stable Skype connection. Our engaging 30-minute conversation left me invigorated, but soon after, an unexpected bout of illness struck, prompting frequent visits to the restroom. After a brief period of recovery, I opted to catch up on some much-needed rest. By 9 am, my appetite beckoned for breakfast…

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