Here at last.

After 28 hours of flights, layovers, trains, and cars, Anna and I made it to our lovely little camp site in Maroochydore yesterday. Actually, we first re-familiarized ourselves with some of our old haunts around town, like the Sunshine Plaza mall (where we had our first photo together), one of the YWAM base houses (where we first met) to grab Ryan Kirk's tent (thanks again Ryan and Christen!), and the Mooloolaba boardwalk (where we had our first convo, in particular about how much I dislike wind). We also visited the Australian version of Target, which is like a shady cousin of the great American store, and some other places. Finally, we hit up the camping store and after inspecting the overpriced sleeping pads, we passed on them and bought an inflatable double-sized mattress for less than the price of one pad. A purchase I share never regret.

All in all though, it was a little overwhelming to do some shopping and prepping once we got here, and we were super tired. We were in our sleeping bags by 6pm and asleep at 6:03pm, and didn't get up until the choir of tropical birds starting chirping at 5:30am. A morning spent at a cafe and walking around town has completed our re-energizing, and now we're just trying to sort out our next mode of transportation.

I'll try to get some pics up soon, but there aren't many yet.

5 responses to "Here at last."

  1. Sep 16, 2009 11:18am
    Nancee Campbell

    You guys sound so pooped. I know that feeling, but not exactly of course, how it feels after you have done so much travelling. Get some sleep these few couple of days and then you will be set. I am jealous and wish i was there.

    Love Mom xxoo

  2. Sep 16, 2009 12:01pm
    Connie Lou

    Hey Angels!!! So glad you are safe and got a great mattress for the tent!! Missing you much but also much excited for your adventure!!! May there be many more to come in your precious marriage!! Oh, how much Dad and I miss y'all!!! By the way, I bought Desmond some little Stride Rite shoes today and of course, on his little feet they become the cutest shoes on earth!!! Wonder how they look on other children!! ?? :) Love, Mama (Stearns)

  3. Sep 16, 2009 1:36pm
    Becky

    Hey!! Glad you two are having a blast already!! I am getting ready to depart in a mere 3 weeks and I'm so excited. Just booked my flight from Seoul to Jakarta today so I'm getting even more pumped. I already can tell though that I will be enjoying the words of your blog. Adam you are such a good writer.

    Love you both,
    Becky

  4. Sep 17, 2009 3:09am
    Julie

    Sounds like so much fun! Especially, the sleeping through the night. HaHa! Glad yall are having a great time. Love you, Julie

  5. Sep 18, 2009 1:49pm
    Connie Lou

    Need a new update here, "chilluns"! :)

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