Category: Life & Culture
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Reflecting Back & Looking Ahead
A new year has just started and I am certainly looking forward to everything to come in 2024. I love starting a fresh, new year knowing it’s all in God’s oh-so capable hands, with great anticipation of the way He will continue to work, deepen my trust in Him, through the good and hard times…
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Adventures on Stradbroke Island
Commonly and affectionately known as “Straddie” (Australians LOVE to shorten names!), one of the long weekends in autumn we spent with a group of dear friends on Stradbroke Island, or Minjerribah as its traditionally known. Located 30 kilometres southeast of Brisbane, it’s the second largest sand island in the world. Only accessible by ferry on…
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ANZAC Day
A special day on the calendar here in Australia is April 25, ANZAC Day. A day to pay our respects and remember the incredibly brave and courageous men and women who’ve served our country, and those who continue to serve us. ANZAC, which stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, was originally formed during…
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Weekend Back at the Coast
Firstly, apologies over the delay in writing a blog post. Life has been quite busy and amongst wrapping things up in my current job before I have a little break and enjoy being at home for a bit, Chris and I enjoyed a spontaneous trip back to the Sunshine Coast. Prompted by the arrival of…
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A Weekend Away in St George
Australia is full of hidden gems. Lovely little country towns scattered throughout this sixth largest country by land mass, each with their own charm and unique features. And from my experience, it is always worth the road trips to enjoy them. One of these hidden gems in St George, located in south-west Queensland just over…
Love, Gracie 