Can’t find it in the store in Australia? Here’s where to look – or how to work around it! If any of the impossible ones are really important to you, consider bringing a supply, because you either can’t find them here, or they are sporadic or difficult to find. As you can see, the list i (thankfully) pretty small! … More Can’t find it in the store in Australia?
From wheeling grocery carts through the malls to trying to figure out when the stores will be open, shopping in Australia has certainly had its share of fun discoveries! … More All About Shopping in Australia – Part 1
Just southeast of where we live in Zuccoli lie the communities of Coolalinga and Virginia where you will find miles and miles of scenic country roads weaving around through the lush countryside. As you drive down these roads, you can occasionally catch a glimpse of a home set back in the trees, or at the back of a lush expanse of grass. These larger tracts of land are all privately owned and fenced, with various types and styles of gates blocking their entrance . One particular gate, however, was designed to contain rather than exclude. … More Down on the Farm near Coolalinga
Well, if all we gained in coming to Australia for 2 years of our life was to meet Pam Hinton and witness the transformation in her life after receiving the gospel, it would be enough! … More Meet Pam Hinton, our Forever Friend!
Here’s a peak at what a senior missionary couple actually does – and what Christmas was like this year in Darwin, Australia! … More December in Darwin: no snow; just a flurry of activity!
We continue to love serving here on our LDS mission in Australia, and also love learning about the people, the land, and the history of this nation – which we hope you find as fascinating as we do! Like those powerful bolts of lightening that fully illuminate the land and sky even in the darkest of nights, it is our constant prayer that the gospel of Jesus Christ will set fire to the hearts and illuminate the minds of these wonderful people we have come here to love, teach, and serve. … More Brumbies, Beef, and Brush Fires
My heart is so full right now, I wanted to catch and record these feelings while they were still tender, and fresh in my mind. This is truly one of those events that deserves a post all of its own! … More Happy Day! Lee Lara’s Baptism – and Lee & Richie’s Amazing Story
We initially thought that serving a mission in another English-speaking country would be a piece of cake! I got a glimpse of the fact that there might be a least few challenges soon after our mission call. I was watching a series on Netflix while exercising on the elliptical machine in our basement when a new Australian character was introduced on the show. Even after listening to him through quite a few episodes, I could hardly understand a word he spoke! … More Speaking Australian
Some of life’s greatest lessons come from the humblest of people ….
Saturday, October 1st started out warm and sunny. The rich blue sky was interrupted only occasionally by puffy white clouds that reminded me of piles of disheveled cottonballs. The Farrers came by our flat at 8:45 to meet us, then we headed off to the north via Stuart Highway in tandem, communicating occasionally by text. … More Katherine: A lesson on faith in Belfast; courage in worn flip-flops
No, the croc’s name is not Darwin … but check out this picture of Elder Buckner holding a young crocodile. First, note the proportionately powerful tail: no wonder they travel so far and well in water! Second, note the fact that this small croc’s mouth is taped shut – for a reason. Even at this size, they can easily chomp off a man’s finger! Cute, huh? … More Getting Acquainted with Darwin
Wonders Down Under 