Finally in Australia!
It was an amazing trip, and I’m sorry I can only offer a few photos right now. The story is, for me, attached to some pretty serious emotions.
Unfortunately, Lily and I separated pretty much upon our arrival. We are, to put it simply, very different people.
Fortunately, her family has been incredibly supportive of me. Not sure what I would’ve done without them! Probably just ran back to the USA with my tail between my legs. So thank you!
Instead I went out into the outback of Queensland and helped Carolyn, Lily’s sister, and their father Keith, on their cattle properties. There’s been a long drought here so it wasn’t easy, but the practical skills and peaceful country lifestyle suited me just fine.

Portal's track across the Pacific
Portal’s track across the Pacific
Sailing to Tahiti
Sailing to Tahiti

Garden cafe on Moorea
Garden cafe on Moorea

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A typical yachtie barbecue in the Tuamotus
A typical yachtie barbecue in the Tuamotus

Visiting Yasur the volcano with Jess and Duncan
Visiting Yasur the volcano with Jess and Duncan

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New Years in Sydney
New Years in Sydney

Portal at rest in the Brisbane River
Portal at rest in the Brisbane River

Pixel discovering what it's like to be a farm kitty
Pixel discovering what it’s like to be a farm kitty