Shaz

For those of you who have been thinking to themselves (and also those who have been thinking-not-so-much to themselves), the answer to your question is yes. Yes, I have met a special someone on my travels. He is super cute, loves to cuddle, a born and raised Aussie and I'm pretty sure I'm in love. His name is Shaz. He is also is really hairy, has a bit of a "distinctive" odor, has large amount of gray hair and spends most of his time sitting in trees completely stoned.

Before you get too concerned I should probably mention that Shaz is a Koala. (Perhaps that might make some more concerned though?) I've seen, held and smelt my first ever Koala and it was awesome! I also got to hang out with some classic aussie Kangaroos too, so basically now I can say my extended visit to Australia has been successful!

Although on one hand it would have been lovely to be home now with family and friends, and cold and snow and dirty, slushy roads and cold, it was ok being in warm and sunny and cute animal infested and beachy Australia. It was ok. I was blessed to be able to stay with some super cool and welcoming people here in the Brisbane area which made life a whole lot funner  and relaxing. (and cheaper!)

It seemed very fitting for me to finish off the final day of my travels up on a hill overlooking the beach. In my ears blasted First Days of Spring by Noah and the Whale, which even though is really about getting over a relationship, it is also about new beginnings. And in a lot of ways the end of this trip is signifying a new beginning for me, another new chapter for this chick. Also, very fittingly, at this exact moment a rainbow appeared in the sky, another symbol of promise and new beginnings. It was another one of THOSE moments. It was a tad bit of a cheesy moment, but those are the moments that are great in movies. So when movie "Robyn: The Incredible Life Story of the One of the World's Greatest Heroes." Part 1 of the epic trilogy (because OBVIOUSLY it will be a trilogy, one that will only be rivaled by one other trilogy- LOTR) can finish off with that scene. So keep that one in mind.

In all seriousness though, as much as I do think it would have been ideal to be back home in Edmonton now, I can see how God has defiantly used this extra time. I've met some more great people, had some incredible conversations and been able to relax and process some of what I've experienced these past two months.

Now I have about two weeks to get a few things done (aka get my UK Working Visa!) before I head off on my next adventure! Let's hope something sweet happens so that there is a good opening scene for Part 2 of the Epic Trilogy about Robyn Haarsma.