https://youtu.be/cdiHA5khzvo **This is an actual recording of my daughter's concert from 5/24/22. I blurred the video to ensure the privacy and safety of the students. Those three small words. In one way, they are meant to remind us not to worry, to remain calm, or that we truly are OK. But as I sat in… Continue reading Let It Be
Silent, No More
5/25/22 - A Note to Readers: This was a draft of a blog post I wrote back in March 2018 after hearing the news about the Parkland school shooting. I just found it tonight as I was dusting off the blog after several years. It made my stomach flip. I am composing a new post… Continue reading Silent, No More
Rainbow Beach
Hi, my name is Kirra and if you haven’t read any of my blog posts already, I am 10 years old and my family is traveling Australia for a year. In this post, you will learn all about our adventure to the AMAZING Colored Sands in Rainbow Beach, QLD, Australia. I hope you enjoy reading! … Continue reading Rainbow Beach
Melbourne, Australia
A little history... The Australian Goldrush in the late nineteenth century led to Melbourne's development and boom as a city on Australia's southern coast. It didn't take long for it to become a hub of architecture, fashion, food, fine arts, and outdoor exploration. With Port Phillip Bay as a gateway to its maritime history and present-day… Continue reading Melbourne, Australia
Bribie Island
A letter to Peter, my husband's cousin's husband, on his concern about my lack of posting about our trip to Bribie Island back in December... Dear Peter, Yes, it's true. You were never formally thanked on the blog for the time we were able to spend with you and your family on Bribie Island. Honestly,… Continue reading Bribie Island
How We Do – PE
Our tribe loves to have fun and having a pool in our complex has been an absolute PLUS living on the Gold Coast. So, yes, we do count all of our pool fun as part of physical education. We will share a bunch more of what we do to stay active and healthy in other… Continue reading How We Do – PE
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has become one of the most frequented places our tribe visits here on the Gold Coast. Only a 30-minute drive (or 1.5-hour bus ride if you don't have a car at your disposal, like me) from Labrador, Currumbin is home to many wonderful Australian creatures. When we first arrived in Australia, we… Continue reading Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
My Koala Kapture
Hi, my name is Kirra and if you haven’t read any of my blog posts already, I am 10 years old and my family is traveling Australia for a year. I am super excited to share this post with you...I hope you enjoy reading! This past week, my family and I went on an 8-day… Continue reading My Koala Kapture
How We Do – Education
To change things up a bit, I am working on a little blog series called "How We Do..." Homeschooling has been nothing short of a challenge, mostly because the sun shines brightly every day and this mama loves herself some sun, sand, and adventures! Seriously, it's hard to think "school" when every single day feels… Continue reading How We Do – Education
Christmas Reflections…
It's officially 2018 here in Australia (actually 11 days past the new year). Christmas came and went quickly. I have to admit that the season of Advent and Christmas is really one of my favorite times of the year. There is anticipation, joy, wonder, hope, and love that is felt unlike any other time of… Continue reading Christmas Reflections…
Blogging Silence
Life has been a tad busy around here these past few weeks and I have just simply had to put writing and blogging on hold. Each day I try to carve out a few minutes to add a few more sentences, to find the perfect picture, or to finally hit the 'publish' button. But, I… Continue reading Blogging Silence
Nominated – Liebster Award 2017
SEO, affiliate links, backlinks, widgets, plugins. Following me so far?! Ha! This whole blogging thing is a tad out of my comfort zone - I am a 'commoner' trying her darndest to learn a new language (blogging), a new way of thinking (techie), a new way of communicating (writing) that others are doing much more… Continue reading Nominated – Liebster Award 2017
Vlog Tale #2 – Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park (Burleigh Heads) and Tallebudgera Creek should definitely be on your "must visit" list when on the Gold Coast in Australia. The untouched beauty of the park's walking trails and the absolutely breathtaking views of the creek make every visit magical. It is best to visit during the week at low tide if you… Continue reading Vlog Tale #2 – Burleigh Head National Park
Confessions of a Traveling Food Snob
Thanksgiving was Thursday I tried to find an Organic Turkey $244 for a bird was the BEST I could find We ate Free-Range CHICKEN instead Confessions of a traveling food snob... Yes, that's me. I'm not really sure when my "foodie-self" was born, but it could date back all the way to my infancy and early… Continue reading Confessions of a Traveling Food Snob
Extended Tribe Tales – Julie from Creative Travel Connections
Since this is the first EVER "Extended Tribe Tales" post, I want to give a little background on why this is so important to us. Our tribe's network of people who love to travel as much as we do, if not more, is vast. The intention of this blog is to share tales of more… Continue reading Extended Tribe Tales – Julie from Creative Travel Connections
An Extroverted Extrovert’s Guide to Traveling with Introverted Kids
Truth be told, I am what my mom calls an "extrovert on steroids" (and trust me, Alan does NOT disagree). I thrive on any interaction with humans - chatting with a stranger in an elevator, spending an evening with dear college friends, mentoring my student teachers, visiting with extended family, playing games with my four… Continue reading An Extroverted Extrovert’s Guide to Traveling with Introverted Kids
AquaSplash
Hi, my name is Kirra and if you haven't read any of my blog posts already, I am 10 years old and my family is traveling Australia for a year. In this post, you will learn all about our adventure to the AMAZING AquaSplash in Southport, QLD, Australia. I hope you enjoy reading! ***Because I… Continue reading AquaSplash
Agnes Water and the Town of 1770
Soon after we arrived in Australia, Alan's brother and family invited us for a week's getaway in [eafl id="2239" name="Agnes Water" text="Agnes Water, Queensland"]. I had heard of this town before but didn't know much about it, other than it is in the Pacific and a small town, so not much knowledge there. However, you… Continue reading Agnes Water and the Town of 1770
Vlog Tale #1 – Aqua Splash
Check out A Traveling Tribe's first vlog - eh, movie. Stay tuned for another post from Kirra explaining, in her own words, [eafl id="2229" name="AquaSplash" text="AquaSpalsh's"] awesomeness. Until then, enjoy the show!
Highlights of Visiting Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. It lies inland in the southeastern part of the country in its very own territory, the ACT (Australian Capital Territory). I can remember my first time visiting Canberra back in 2001 on a small bus tour - I still had a film Cannon at the time (those were the… Continue reading Highlights of Visiting Canberra