‘Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.’ – Corrie Ten Boom
This was our last few days in the U.S.A. and our first few in Austral-Asia. We lost one day this week, due to time changes, which has made this letter seem like it’s come too soon!
We started this week having a lovely meal, with my parents, at the Jackalope – the horned jackrabbit
or, in our case, a really lovely restaurant.
Later, that same evening, I saw my only pink flamingos on this trip. Normally, they are in Florida, but I had to see them in Palm Springs, California.
Just before we flew out, my Dad, John and I did a hike my Father has spoken of often – Ladder Canyon. This really was a hike that requires all fours at times, but it was worth it for the experience of viewing this beautiful and, at times, very narrow canyon.
Just before our flight, we made it to Santa Monica Beach, L.A. – the end of the Route 66. I tried Bubba Gump’s Restaurant for the first time
and toasted a glass of sparkling wine to North America and to Austral-Asia.
14 hours later, we reached Sydney, Australia – a very green and livable city. After a friends suggestion, we decided to spend a day walking from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach.
It takes about 3 hours to walk there and back with spectacular views of the coast,
and coved beaches. What is your favourite spot in Australia?
Time to rest before we head off to New Zealand.
Debx
