Thanks for everything!

Hello All!

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you that read my blog the whole semester and kept up with my Australian Adventures! I was pleased to be able to share my experience with everyone.

A special thanks go out to my parents and family for all of your help with this trip. I wouldn't have been able to go without you guys and your encouragement. I am so thankful that I got to experience Australia!

Kimmy- I would have never been able to do all of the things we did in Australia without you! I had the best time sharing my Aussieland adventure with you and cannot wait for more KP(squared) adventures!

Aussies and new American friends- I can happily say that you guys made my trip! It wouldn't have been the same without you guys. You are some of the best friends I have ever met and will never forget you! You will always have a special place in my heart! <3 Can't wait to see y'all again! And know if you ever make your way to Arizona, you will always have a place to stay!

Studying abroad was the most amazing experience I have ever had and will never forget it. I highly encourage everyone to do it! The process is long, but well worth the wait. This was the by far the best semester of my college career. It has helped me become ready for the real world and all that it has to offer. I can't wait to be able to travel again! Thanks again for keeping up with my adventures.

Cheers,
Kylie :D

Last days in Australia!

Hi guys!
It has been awhile since we last talked. Let me catch you up on things.

Kim and I finished our last few days in Newcastle by packing up and saying goodbye to friends. It was a sad moment! We finally headed out to Sydney for our last 3 days in the country. We did some last minute souvenir shopping and got in our last cravings of meat pies. We finished our day by sitting in Circular Quay enjoying the views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The site of them just never got old.

The next day we planned on heading to Manly Beach. Our friend Edgar that was staying in the country longer, met us in Sydney and off we were. The beach was beautiful as always. It was nice and sunny at the beginning, but the weather got cloudy and started to rain. Kimmy, Edgar, and I hung out at a pub until it slowed down. We headed back to our hostel, grabbed some Mexican food and said our last goodbye to Edgar.

Our flight left November 27th at 9:20pm, so we had some time to spare. We walked around the city for some last site seeing then it was off to the airport. The bus we took was a bit late and then the line for to check in was extremely long. Security was annoying also...they took my Vegemite!! Thankfully I was able to grab another bottle on our sprint to our gate. We made it to the gate right as we were boarding! It was a close call! Fewf!

It was a long flight of not being able to sleep which wasn't the most fun thing. When we finally arrived in Hawaii, we had to go through Customs and check our bags again and then security again! Thankfully this process was smoother than in Sydney. It was weird being back in America!! Three hours later, Kim and I were on another plane back to Phoenix. My mom and sister were there to meet us at the gate! Marli made me a sign and they were waving American flags. It was a very warm welcome home.

Our Luggage on the Train!

Kimmy, Edgar, and Me at Manly Beach

Our Favorite Meat Pie Place!

Welcome Home!