Australia....Here We Are!!

Well....we finally made it!! We had a few issues with flights but it all came through. We were supposed to have three hours at every airport. Our flight was two and a half hours late to leave Calgary so when we landed in Vancouver it was straight onto our other flight to Sydney. That flight ended up to be just over sixteen hours due to a strong head wind. Then when we landed there, we had to jump lines to get onto our flight to Adelaide. So needless to say, it took a while but yes we did make it.
When we were boarding our flight to Adelaide we met another girl who was on the same flight who also was in the IAEA (International Agriculture Exchange Association) Program. When we landed we didn't go straight out to the farm. There was a training seminar in Adelaide that we attended for three days. We are part of a group of nine who are just starting out in this area. We are all about three hours apart from each other so we will most likely get together often. They are from all over the world so there is a little bit of a language barrier but most of them can speak pretty good English. Just with a thick accent!!
While we were there we went to Cleland Conservation Park. It was really good to learn a little bit about the different animals that we may come in contact with. We also learnt about rules on how to drive on the wrong side of the road. We don't have a vehicle yet so we haven't been able to experience the full effect of it. I have only driven on a path between the farms!! :)
Here are some pictures from our first week. I will try to update these every week but we will have to see how it goes! Enjoy!!

Us in the Calgary Airport ready to leave.

Leaving Sydney
Arriving in Adelaide



This is the house that we staying in for our
training seminar. It was really big.


Just a few pictures of animals from the park.
We got to get really close to them as you can see.


A Dingo

These next few are of birds. I don't know what they

are called but they looked interesting!!

I know its just a pelican.....but I love this shot!!

This would be a Wombat

Koala Bear

It is amazing how soft these little guys are.

They are kinda....fluffy!!

Just a chillaxin' Kangaroo!!

Dylan feeding a Kangaroo

Debbie feeding a Kangaroo

If you look closely, you can see the hind

legs of the joey sticking out of the pouch.

It was pretty neat to see.

And now I leave you with what most people would

classify as a typical Australian Scene!!

It's Here

Well, today is the day!! In a matter of hours we will be heading out of Calgary. Our flight leaves at 8:30 so if you think of us around that time, it would greatly appreciated if you could throw a few prayers our way!! Dylan is more used to this whole travelling thing but me... not so much! The nerves are definitely going!! Thank-you to everything for your prayers and support. We appreciate it very much!!

Time Flies

It is hard to believe how fast time goes by! There are only 12 days left until our departure. Yes, there are a few nerves but that is mostly for the unknown. We are still VERY excited to go, it is just the fact that this is a big change in our lives. But we are ready for it!! We have been busy trying to get prepared and making last minute arrangments for things here at home. We have even found homes for out pets too, good luck mom and dad :) !! I am very thankful that we will still be home for Easter. This gives us a chance to spend time with family and say our goodbyes!!