Tag Archives: Down Under

Half a Day in Cairns

Posted on July 30, 2026 by TheJessicaness

Caleb can’t sleep, so he decides to make sure I’m up at least an hour before the last time we will hear Kerrin going through the halls with his sing-song, “good morning, wakey, wakey.” We are encouraged to have breakfast … Continue reading →

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A Shrimp On the Barbie

Posted on July 29, 2026 by TheJessicaness

The title comes from a 1980s Australian ad to invite American tourists to the country. A 1990 film inspired by the catchphrase was a local box office failure because real Aussies call them prawns. The phrase was also used in … Continue reading →

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Halfway To the Bottom

Posted on July 28, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m debating whether to do the first dive since we’re spending the morning at Halfway Wall. I get breakfast, even though it feels like I just ate, and sadly there are no more bananas in the fruit basket. Kerrin delivers … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Style

Posted on July 27, 2026 by TheJessicaness

The boat was a rockin’ and Caleb’s toes went a knockin’ last night. We traveled from the Great Barrier Reef to Osprey Reef, over 70 miles, with a drive time of 10 to 12 hours. We’re not sure if it’s … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Awhile

Posted on July 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I grab a banana from the fruit basket. I skip the dive skin today and pull my wetsuit on over my Sharkskin that will keep me warmer, even if the sleeves bunch up. The divers’ gear is set close to … Continue reading →

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