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lostloveletters · 11 months ago

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And I Lay Right Down in My Favorite Place (Bill "Hoosier" Smith x Reader)

Summary: The Australian heat has nothing on how you feel when you finally get Hoosier to yourself.

Note: Female reader, but no descriptors are used. Title comes from the song I Wanna Be Your Dog. This is based on the fictionalized characters in the miniseries and not the real individuals. Do not interact if you’re under 18, terf or radfem, or post thinspo/ED content.

Word count: 3.2k

Warnings: Light period-typical misogyny. Obviously some historical inaccuracies. Sexually explicit content including oral sex (f. receiving) and some femdom elements. Do not interact if you’re under 18.

Your shadow cast abnormally long over Hoosier, his eyes scrunched shut as he slept in the rapidly setting Australian sun, curled up on his cot like a cat on a windowsill. If he had actually moved from that spot in the past few days, you would have felt bad waking him up. Except he hadn’t unless absolutely necessary, and so you attempted to disguise your selfish request as simple altruism.

“Hoosier, c’mon, we’re in Melbourne—civilization! You can’t just sleep through it. At least spend one night out so you don’t regret it.” He was unresponsive. “Please, for me?”

He snickered. “Even if I wanted to—which I don’t—I don’t have a pass.”

“I swiped an extra one. Look, everyone else ran off with some girl, and I have no one to go to bars with me tonight,” you said, stretching the truth a bit. Chuckler promised he’d look out for you in whatever little local dives you ended up in. For the most part, he had, but after a few drinks, he’d get distracted by a local girl, and you’d have to fend off equally drunk suitors without him as reliable backup.

“Fuck, alright,” he grumbled, pushing himself up from his cot, blanket still wrapped securely around his shoulders.

You shoved the dubiously acquired pass into his hand. “I just need to change, and—”

“Change?”

He stood up, the two of you staring each other down in an unspoken stand-off, waiting to see who would fold first.

“I bought a dress.”

“Don’t take too long or I’m going back to sleep.”

You ran to your cot, grabbing a paper shopping bag you’d shoved beneath it. A local boutique’s logo printed on the front, announcing your purchase of a flowing wrap dress that you couldn’t take your eyes off of in the shop. It didn’t take much convincing for you to buy it, and the unwavering confidence you felt while trying it on in the dressing room made a swift return when you ran into one of the locker rooms in the cricket stadium, changing in one of the stalls.

The plunging neckline had especially caught your attention, far from the conservative attire you’d usually wear as a Marine—though there had been strong opinions among some of the men toward your wearing pants, until Hoosier had asked them how the hell you were supposed to trek through the dense jungles in a skirt, which promptly shut most of them up.

Still, you bought the dress knowing full well it was an impractical, expensive purchase that wouldn’t make it out of Australia with you. The slip that you wore beneath it was a buttery soft satin that you never wanted to take off, nothing short of heavenly against your skin. You didn’t have much in the way of makeup or perfume, so you’d chosen a dress and some heels that could do most of the heavy lifting for you.

Your name echoed through the empty locker room, Hoosier calling out for you as his boots smacked against the tile floor. “Hey, you in here?”

“In the stall!” you shouted back.

The tap ran along with the sound of water splashing. “You sure there’s no one else around to go with you?”

“Leckie’s playing house with some girl from the trolley the other night, Sid’s with his girl Gwen, Chuckler’s god knows where, and Runner’s got a date with the shop assistant at the boutique I bought this from, so no,” you said, securely tying the wrap dress in place. “Look, if it’s that much of a bother, you can stay.” You shuffled out of the stall, your uniform folded and shoved in the shopping bag the dress had been in.

Hoosier whistled lowly when he saw you, quickly shaking his head. “Not while you’re wearing that.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Means you’re showing about as much tit as the girls in those magazines.”

You straightened your back, giving yourself a once-over in the mirror above the sink. “That’s why I bought it.”

“It’s sure as hell working on me.”

“Really?” you asked, raising an eyebrow as you turned to him.

He folded his arms over his chest. “What made you think it wouldn’t?”

“You’ve seen me covered in mud and blood—I think I’ve even thrown up on you before.”

He grinned. “Gives you character.”

“So I spent my hard-earned money on this new dress for nothing?”

“Not for nothing. I wouldn't mind seeing how it looks coming off you.”

“Maybe somewhere nicer than a locker room?” you proposed.

“Now you’re gonna make me spend my hard-earned money just because you wanna fuck somewhere fancy?”

“I wanna fuck somewhere with a real bed, and privacy.”

“Sounds like you already have a place in mind.”

“I might," you said, taking his hand in your free one and leading him out of the cricket stadium.

Running down the streets of Melbourne with Hoosier sent a rush through you. Your dress flowing in the cool night breeze, the hem flirting around your thighs, each gust of wind threatening to give a peak of what lay beneath to passersby. For the first time in months, you felt like a woman, anticipation building in your gut as Hoosier kept his hand firmly around yours, bringing you closer to the night you’d been hoping for. The fact that it’d be with him was icing on the cake. Even though you were no longer relentlessly hounded for your answer of which member of H Company you would fuck if you absolutely had to—from day one, you’d pick Hoosier.

He really hadn’t been exaggerating about the dress, because when the two of you ran into Chuckler smoking outside of a bar, at least three whiskeys into his nightcap, he didn’t even recognize you. Instead, he shot a wink your way and congratulated Hoosier for ‘getting some.’ He had shouted something else your way when you and Hoosier were halfway up the street, nearing the hotel you’d seen on your shopping trip.

A tall, swanky building with valets outside, you tried not to gawk at the giant chandelier in the lobby, surely worth more than you’d make in your lifetime. You and Hoosier caught some odd glances from the people milling about, but some went out of their way to thank him. You bristled at the perceived slight until you remembered what you were wearing, your uniform hidden in the shopping bag in your hand.

A well-put together man stood behind the front desk, not bothering to pay either of you any mind until Hoosier cleared his throat.

“Good evening, sir. I’d like to book a room for one night for, uh, Lewis Juergens and guest.”

You nudged Hoosier with your elbow.

The manager looked you and Hoosier over with his lips pursed, as if he were resisting the urge to sneer. “We don’t tend to allow unmarried couples to share a room.”

You put on a charming smile and the best imitation of an Australian accent you could muster. “Just married. We’re honeymooning while we can. Gotta keep this one in line before I hand him back to the Marines.”

“I see,” he said, neither fully convinced by your story nor concerned enough to argue. “Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Juergens for one night, then?”

“That’s right,” Hoosier said. “Honey, why don’t you wait up for me?”

You kissed him, perhaps a bit more passionately than was acceptable in such an upscale establishment, but the desire in his eyes when you pulled away to wander over to the elevator was worth it.

He grinned as he walked over to you less than a minute later, holding up the room key. “Wait ‘til Chuckler finds out he’s married.”

“To a nice Australian girl to boot,” you said, pushing the elevator button.

“Nice girls don’t kiss like that.”

“Oops.”

When the doors opened, Hoosier told the operator to bring you to the seventh floor. You caught a glimpse of the room number engraved on the key’s tag. As soon as the doors opened, you rushed down the ornate hallway in search of the room. He seemed to take his sweet time walking over, amused by the scowl on your face.

"You know, I think I might've forgotten something downstairs—"

"Hoosier, I swear to god."

He snickered as he unlocked the door, ushering you inside.

You pushed Hoosier against the door when he locked it behind him, kissing him with a ferocity that shocked him for a moment before he came to his senses. The kiss was overtaken by the desperate clashing of teeth and tongue, a long repressed primal urge rearing its ugly head as you pressed yourself against him. Before that night, you’d considered the situation you found yourself in little more than a foolish yet pleasant fantasy, doubting he wanted you as much as you wanted him. His vulgar quips toward you had blended with the others you’d gotten used to, learned to take in stride. They were all talk, anyway. The way his hands kneaded your ass through the flimsy material of your dress proved otherwise.

“How much did you spend on this?” he asked, voice husky with desire.

You threw the shopping bag aside, paying no mind to how it fell over on its side. “You don’t wanna know.”

“Five bucks?”

“Higher.”

“Ten?”

“Higher.”

“Shit, I better make this worth your while, then.”

“You will,” you said, catching his bottom lip between your teeth, tugging on it ever so slightly.

Your hand half-wrapped around his neck, you pressed your thumb against the base of his throat while you sucked and bit on a patch of skin just beneath his collarbone. No one would notice unless they really looked for it, like you would over the next few days, your eyes inevitably drifting to where you staked your claim on him.

He leaned against the door, breathing heavily while you left your mark on his skin, slightly tanned by days in the relentless tropical sun. Your hand drifted up to caress his cheek, your thumb brushing his lower lip. He took the digit in his mouth, and you gasped when he began sucking on it.

“You’ve got everyone else fooled, you know that?” you murmured, softly kissing the corner of his lips. “Sleeping all day like you’re above it all, when you’re a bigger slut than the rest of them.” You palmed him through his pants, his hard cock straining against the fabric, earning a muffled moan from him.

When he reached for your hips, you pulled your thumb from his mouth and grabbed his wrists just as quickly, pinning them on either side of him.

“If you want me, you gotta work for it.”

He groaned. “Jesus, you’re mean.”

“I know, but I think you like that,” you said. “Do you like that?”

“Yes, ma’am,” he answered without hesitation.

You released his wrists from your grasp, kicking off your heels as you walked back to sit on the edge of the bed. “Then show me how much you want me.”

He sank to his knees before you without hesitation. He would have looked almost pious if his hands were clasped together instead of pulling your panties and stockings down to your ankles, his tongue darting out from between his lips as you spread your legs. He’d seen you before, though, not this intimately, but close enough. Privacy was a scarce resource, and so modesty packed its bags along with it. You’d conquered shame on those islands, perhaps the first woman to do so. Maybe that could be included in Lady Marines’ recruiting materials—put the church out of business, be naked and unashamed.

With a frustrated groan, you pulled off the wrap dress, hearing it tear as you were too impatient to untie it properly. The soft, patterned fabric pooled around Hoosier’s knees. He pushed your slip up around your hips, his calloused fingers drifting down between your opened legs. His rough touch electrified you, your legs seizing a bit when he started rubbing your clit with the pads of his fingers, watching intently as your face contorted in pleasure.

His hands gripped your thighs as he ducked his head between your legs, slowly dragging his tongue up your leaking slit until his lips reached your clit, sucking it while he slipped his fingers inside you. Leaning back on the bed, comforter balled up in your hands, your arms strained to support you as he ate you out, lust clouding your reason, your climax just achingly out of reach, like he was doing it on purpose.

“Don’t fucking stop,” you ordered through gritted teeth, your hand buried in his hair, keeping his face pressed against your pussy. His teeth grazed your clit, and your pussy clenched around his fingers when he flicked his tongue against the sensitive bundle of nerves. Your back arched, pleasure cracking down your spine like a whip as you came with a moan that echoed in your ears. “Hoosier—Bill—oh my god—” His tongue lapped up your wetness as you rode out your orgasm on his face.

He moved back from between your legs, hair unkempt and face flushed, his mouth and chin glistening in the low light.

“I wish I had a camera,” you sighed, affectionately running your fingers through his messy hair. “You look perfect.”

“Yeah?” he asked, almost dazed.

You nodded. “Like a wet dream.”

He moved to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand, but you grabbed his wrist before he could.

“Don’t,” you said, a little harsher than you intended. “I wanna see how I taste.”

When he stood up, you took his face in your hands, kissing him deeply, taking in the taste of yourself on his tongue, his lips. The sensation sent an irrational, possessive urge through you, greedy for more of him, as much as he’d give you—and only you.

“You got a condom?” you asked breathlessly against his mouth.

“If I don’t, I’m gonna kill somebody,” he grumbled, searching his pockets for one.

Salvation in his front shirt pocket, he held one up triumphantly.

With shaky hands, you unbuttoned his shirt, frustrated by how much he was wearing compared to you—for once. Usually you were the one overdressed, sneaking glances of envy and admiration whenever he was shirtless. He had never caught you, or at least he never let on that he had. You reveled at finally having your hands on him the way you wanted, the way that’d make you curl your hands into fists, digging your broken fingernails into your palms to distract from how frustratingly out of reach he was on those islands.

Your slip came off over your head much easier than the dress, and soon a pile of discarded clothes was kicked to the wayside as he joined you on the bed.

You stroked his cock, his hips jerking at your touch.

“It’s been a while,” he offered as an explanation for how his body reacted. As if he needed to, as if you weren’t on the verge of pouncing on him at that very moment.

“I don’t care. I want you inside me, Hoosier. I wanna feel you when you come.”

He groaned, chewing on his bottom lip. “Oh fuck.”

You kissed him, practically swallowing the groan that emerged from his throat when he plunged his cock inside you, your cunt clenching around him as he filled you.

He pressed his forehead against yours, his gaze locked on your eyes as you struggled to keep them open with each thrust in your pliant pussy, taking him deeper with each stroke.

“Fuck—I’m close,” he barely managed to force out, his cock twitching as he neared orgasm.

“I got you, baby,” you whispered, your lips soft against the shell of his ear as his thrusts slowed and became erratic as he bottomed out inside you.

He gave you a sloppy kiss, taking a few moments to catch his breath before pulling out of you. “Fuck,” he murmured, mostly to himself.

You curled up beneath the covers as he got up to discard the used condom.

“Jesus Christ, they’re gonna think someone tried to decapitate me,” he said from the bathroom.

“Sorry!”

“Don’t be. Maybe I can claim some rare jungle illness and get a few extra days off.”

You scoffed, smiling when he got into bed next to you, pulling you against him. “Yeah, you and every other Marine running around Melbourne.”

“Hotel room was a good call,” he said softly, nuzzling his nose against the crown of your head. “Fuck, I’m gonna be dreaming about this on the next shithole island they dump us on.” He was quiet for a moment. “Never thought that’d get me going, you bossing me around and all.”

“Something about you brought that out,” you said. “I don’t know, I feel like I’d go crazy if another woman touched you.”

“I’ll make sure to warn ‘em.”

You barked out a laugh, hiding your face in the crook of his neck before resting your head on his shoulder. “How about you? Most guys think eating out is degrading.”

“Because they’re fucking idiots.”

“I won’t argue with that.”

The two of you talked well into the night before falling asleep, only to be awoken at ten in the morning by a phone call from the front desk, informing you that if you didn’t check out within the hour, you’d be charged extra.

“Can we put it on Chuckler’s tab?” Hoosier grumbled, reluctantly getting out of bed.

“I wish,” you said, hastily freshening up in the bathroom.

“What’re you gonna do with that dress?” he asked. “Can’t take it with you.”

You shrugged, glancing at the torn, wrinkled garment. “I guess I’ll just leave it here.”

And you did, leaving it behind as you slipped out of the hotel room first. Wearing your uniform, far less comfortable than what you’d been wearing the day before, would inevitably draw unwanted attention to you and Hoosier if you left together, especially if you were seen by any number of fellow Marines who were prone to running their mouths. That, or the same haughty manager could have been behind the front desk again.

By the time Hoosier caught up with you at the cricket stadium, Chuckler was already there, sitting on your cot with you as he told you all about his escapades the night before. His attention quickly shifted to Hoosier.

“Hey, who was that cute broad you were with the other night? The one in the slinky dress?” Chuckler asked as he pulled on his boots. “Was she any good?”

Hoosier glanced at you, a smile tugging on his lips. “She was a real nympho. Tore off her dress and everything.” Your eyes widened when he held up a scrap of fabric clearly ripped from your now discarded dress. Chuckler grabbed for it, but Hoosier kept it just out of reach. “Woulda thought she was in heat or something”

You kicked his boot.

He snickered.

Chuckler didn’t notice the silent exchange, instead huffing out, “Man, I gotta get me a girl like that.”

“Gonna have to look somewhere else,” Hoosier said, eyes on you as he pocketed the torn piece of your dress. “This one’s mine.”

#'im gonna be normal on this blog' so basically that was a lie #bill hoosier smith x reader #hoosier smith x reader #hoosier x reader #the pacific x reader #the pacific #hoosier smith #the pacific fanfic #hbo war

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welcometololaland · 10 months ago

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I know you're off line right now, so ignore this for as long as you want (or forever) - but you sent me such a lovely nice ask week ask, so I want to come into your inbox and ask one too.

I know you live in Australia, but you've traveled a lot in Europe - so my question is, what do you do on the flights? How do you keep yourself entertained and not twisted into a pretzel shape by the end of it?

hi lim! thank you for this 💜 what an interesting question! honestly, i'd love to know other people's theories on long-distance plane travel, because i feel like i'm no master.

that being said, melbourne to anywhere in europe requires a solid 12.5 hour flight and then usually another 6-8 hour one one on top of that, so i do have SOME travel tips. i think these are my best ones, but i'd be SO KEEN to hear others :)

if you're flying through any major airport (abu dhabi, dubai, singapore, doha, etc.) remember that they will make you do security again just before you go to your gate. this means it is imperative you do not fill up your water bottle in the airport unless you have time to drink it! i've been forced to down so many litres of water just to get my bottle on the plane (for some reason they never have taps near the gates?!).

sleep is your friend. personally, i don't bother with timezones, i just try and get as much of it as i can. i know this is controversial, as some people like to time their sleeping with their destination, but honestly i think sleeping on planes is patchy as it is so you may as well sleep when you're tired. there's an art to this too - i order an alcoholic drink with the first meal service (usually just after take-off), and use it to make me a little drowsy. during the post-meal coffee service, i forego any tea, coffee or sodas and have a cup of plain hot water. that usually lets me go to sleep as soon as the cabin lights go off. bring a sweater so you're warm enough, wear comfy clothes and warm socks and don't be afraid to ask for extra blankets if you need them - sometimes planes can be SUPER cold. also, use the free mask/earplugs they give you if you can (the earplugs do some weird sensory shit to me so i can't handle those, but the mask is usually great).

if you have any dietaries whatsoever, don't forget to order specific meals. this means you never miss out, even if you are asleep when the trolley comes around. you can always request it later. one time i forgot to put in meal requests on a 12.5 hour flight it was torture. i had to survive on apples.

always bring a charged laptop (preferably with a lot of fic or netflix shows pre-downloaded) and headphones. you can never guarantee what movies they're gonna have and honestly i find my own entertainment more worthwhile. books are a little dicey because if you're flying at night and they turn the cabin lights off, you don't wanna be that asshole turning the overhead light on while the person next to you is trying to sleep.

if you know your bladder sucks, PLEASE choose the aisle seat (that is me - aisle always).

if you're travelling with one other person and you're on an A380 or similar, there's usually an option to pick a seat right down the back of the plane with rows of 2 rather than 3. this changed my life when i discovered it. as long as you have the patience to wait 2223847 years to de-plane, it can be so handy because you never have a random between you and you can a) get better sleep and b) go to the bathroom whenever you want.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS carry baby wipes. You'll need them for your hands, when you spill something on yourself or (on the 12.5 hour flight) your underarms lol. Also, please for the love of god wear shoes in the bathroom.

during stopovers, try to find the most random bathroom available (good idea to go for a walk if you have the time), set up shop, and do a cleanse. brush your teeth, brush your hair, wash your face, apply some lip balm (plane environments are super drying, especially for that long). i always carry a small toiletries bag (making sure you're not carrying liquids over 100ml) in my carry on. it makes you feel SO much better. you can also do this when you get to your destination, just before you leave the airport (before/after baggage collection).

bring a phone cable. sounds stupid but the amount of times i have forgotten one...

travel as light as possible with carry on. my personal favourite is to have a backpack with my charger, laptop, a sweater/jumper and small toiletries bag, and then i also carry a fanny pack-type bag that can be shoved into the top of my backpack. the separate small bag is super handy walking around airports though because you can have your wallet, phone, boarding pass and passport on you at all times and really easily accessible. this hack will also save you SO MUCH TIME at security check. if you travel light, you'll find it so easy separating out your laptop and liquids at any check in.

#some of these are common sense i know #but not that double security check one #i always get caught out #seriously trying to down 2L of water in one go is NOT NICE #lolaland travel tips #travel tips #personal #liminalmemories #lolaland answers

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lifenmaggie · 9 months ago

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Taylor Swift Mania - Sunday 18th February 2024

Taylor Swift the biggest super star of my time came to Melbourne to perform the biggest concert 3 times for 96,000 each night. I was very lucky to be able to be one of many to witness this amazing concert. It's ones of those concerts that will be remembered in history. A few days before the concert I had to rush to the merchise store to get my t shirt and jumper. I also managed to get t shirts for Dom and Trang who were also super fan of Tay Tay. By the time I got there I only had 5 minutes before it closed. My size extra small was sold out in everything but I managed to get a small in a small t shirt and medium in my sweater jumper. The t shirt was an over size fit. I could wear it like a mini dress.

On the actual concert day, I met up with Kat, Joey and Jenny I managed to get us all tickets by lining up at the box office the old fashion way. We met up at Public House pub for drinks and snacks. We all dressed up Lover Theme. I wore a lilac dress with puffy sleeves.

We took the tram on Swan Street, Richmond to MCG. There were so many people there all dressed and excited what was yet to come. The 4 of us eventually had to split up I couldn't get 4 tickets all in a row. I sat with Katherine.

We made in time to see the pre act, Sabrina Carpenter, she was very good. After a few songs the led screen changed to a timer and we saw the infamous cleaning trolley which is what transport Taylor Swift to the stage there was uproar as it passed. The specular concert started out with a blast!

I filmed through out the concert but not all because I wanted to enjoy the whole concert! Singing and dancing while she was performing. I never been anywhere with so many happy people just with peace and love. I truly felt why can't we all be like this.

#taylor swift #era tour #tay tay #concert 2024

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outerjjbx · 4 years ago

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Jiara July Jubilee

Day 4, 29th of July- destination day

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JJ had always wanted to go to Australia.

It started when he was 10 years old. He was spending the night at John B’s, and Big John had insisted that they had to see Point Break. JJ wasn’t one to turn down a movie, especially if it involved surfing, so he agreed. By the end, when he was watching Bodhi paddle out to the waves of Bells Beach, he decided that his one goal in life was to go to Australia and surf those same waves.

A quick Google search revealed that it wasn’t really filmed in Bells Beach, and that those were actually waves from Oregon. Still, that didn’t affect his dream- he was going to surf at Bells Beach, Torquay, or die trying, just like Bodhi.

That’s what he wanted to do with the gold. He hadn’t told anyone, mainly because he hadn’t believed they would actually find it, but it was still true. He could go ‘full Kook’ after, but the trip was a priority.

When John B called from the Bahamas and told the Pogues both him and Sarah were alive, and that they had located some of the gold, JJ couldn’t believe his ears. His best friend eventually returned to the Outer Banks, with 100 million dollars converted from gold to money. It was only a quarter of the original amount, but it was enough to set each Pogues (plus Sarah) for life. They split it five ways, ending up with 20 million each.

As expected, the first thing that JJ did was book a flight to Victoria, Australia. John B and Sarah were travelling by themselves, and Pope was studying to get into some Ivy League college, so that just left JJ and Kiara. She was just as eager as him to travel to Australia; not only for the waves, but also for the wildlife. JJ was shocked by that, since he was pretty sure everything there could kill a herd of elephants with a single bite, but he was fine with her doing what she wanted as long as it meant JJ got to surf.

It took at least three days to convince Anna and Mike Carrera to let their sixteen year old daughter travel across the world with her delinquent best friend. They still weren’t happy about it, but enough begging, a reminder that her mother had travelled to England by herself at the same age and a promise to call every single day sealed the deal.

They needed parental consent to legally fly by themselves, meaning they had to stop by to see JJ’s dad for a signature. Kiara has suggested forging it, but JJ just sighed and shook his head, claiming he ‘had to face the music’. He hadn’t seen him since he took the keys to The Phantom, and he knew there were going to be dire consequences. He made Kiara wait outside as he went in, returning with a busted lip and a collection of new bruises, but a signature as well.

The flight was probably the most difficult part. JJ had never flown before, let alone for 17 hours. They had booked first class tickets, which definitely made it better, but the turbulence still made JJ wish he’d stayed home. Kiara found it amusing at first, but watching JJ struggle to breathe for over half a day straight was enough to make her wish the same thing.

Landing was simultaneously the scariest and best thing JJ had ever experienced. Feeling like he was plummeting towards the ground was terrifying, and his ears hurt like hell, but being safely on the runway after being convinced he wasn’t going to survive was the greatest relief of his life.

The pair were jet lagged beyond relief, but that didn’t stop JJ from running around Melbourne Airport like it was a theme park. Kiara had made them stop in there first so they could do some sightseeing in Melbourne city, and JJ had begrudgingly agreed. She knew he would enjoy it once they were actually there.

They had brought luggage and their boards with them, so they found a hotel where they could drop it all off and stay the night in. JJ suggested a room with one bed, causing Kiara to roll her eyes as she ordered one with two. His playful flirting was annoying at times, but it was harmless. Kiara knew he didn’t mean anything by it.

Neither of them knew their way around, and JJ had never been in a proper city before, so they spent hours just roaming the streets. Kiara has experienced her fair share of famous cities, and she had to admit Melbourne was nice. It still had that distinct city smell, the mixture of rubbish and oil, but it was relatively clean. The oldish buildings and street art were mesmerising, and the coffee was insane. She regretted letting JJ try any, though, because he was practically bouncing off the walls after a latté.

JJ made her take a dozen photos of him in Hosier Lane, her favourite being one of him pretending to kiss a muriel of Mike Wasowksi. She giggled as he tried to speak to the locals with a terrible accent, watching them pull disgusted expressions and back away. JJ was buying all the food he could get his hands on, his meal choices ranging from Indian to Subway, and Kiara couldn’t help but wonder what kept him going.

JJ ran across the road, nearly getting hit by a trolley, or a tram, as a local had told them, for the dozenth time. Kiara jogged to catch up to him and hit him on the arm.

“It doesn’t make any sense!” JJ exclaimed. “They’re road trains. Australia’s weird.”

“We have them in America too, dumbass,” Kiara said. “And besides, they’re better for the environment. Easier than trains, and better than cars.”

JJ shook his head. “What’s the point of cities, anyway? They just created greenhouse gases and, like, burn shit. Everyone should live on islands.”

Kiara raised an eyebrow. “This technically is an island, you know. It’s surrounded by water.”

“No, little islands,” JJ quipped. “Like ours.”

“And what would happen to the rest of the land?” Kiara asked, amused.

JJ shrugged. “I dunno. Who cares?”

Kiara laughed and began to walk down the street. “Come on. You want to make it to Torquay, don’t you?”

That caught JJ’s attention. He basically sprinted towards her, skidding to a stop so he could walk by her side. They made their way to their hotel, watching movies and eating room service for the rest of the night. Not having to worry about spending too much money was definitely a luxury JJ was taking advantage of, but Kiara was trying to keep her spending on the down-low. She wanted to make sure it lasted her whole life, including more travelling, and spending recklessly wasn’t going to allow that.

The next morning, Kiara had to practically drag JJ out of bed. He groaned something about being paralysed as she pulled their luggage to the door. Eventually, after a difficult process she was not looking forward to reliving, she got JJ up and they went downstairs for breakfast. There was a buffet, and JJ took advantage of the unlimited pastries and cereal.

The trip to Torquay was a flurry of trains, walks and buses. Driving would have been much easier, but they unfortunately discovered that the Australian driving system was very different than their’s. Besides, they didn’t want to learn how to drive on the wrong side of the road.

They booked their accommodation at the closest resort they could find to Bell’s Beach. The day was nearly over by the time they arrived, so they just spent some time messing around by the pool and ordering mocktails. They befriended a boy their age that was visiting from New South Wales, and they were astounded to see his parents ordering him beers. He told them it was normal, since he was seventeen and close to the legal drinking age, but they still found it hard to believe.

Kiara managed to get JJ out of bed relatively early in the morning, and they stopped at a nearby café for breakfast before venturing off the Bells Beach. JJ was running ahead, surfboard under arm as he navigated the hills leading down to the shore and looked out at the waves.

JJ’s grin was a mile wide as he stared out at the sea. Kiara joined him, admittedly growing nervous at the sight of the giant waves. They were bigger than she’d ever seen, spanning at least forty feet. She watched as JJ bolted out into the water, moving expertly. If she didn’t know him, she’d think he was a local that had surfed there a thousand times.

The waves were nothing like the ones in the Outer Banks, and they wiped out countless times. JJ made it worth it, though, because he looked to be having the time of his life every time he emerge from the water, coughing around his laugh. Kiara caught herself watching him more times than she’d like to admit, his admiring him for afar.

JJ had never been happier. He had never truly believed his dream would come true, and it was so much better than he’d expected. The waves felt like home, and he never wanted to leave.

The sea softened as the sun began to set. Kiara joined JJ in a calm area and they sat on their boards together, just watching the horizon.

“Thanks for coming with me,” JJ spoke, his eyes shifting to meet his friend’s.

Kiara leant over and ruffled his hair, making him grin and swat his hand away. “Anytime.”

#jiara #jj x kie #jiarajuly #outerbanksedit #outer banks #obx #fanfiction #jiara fanfiction #fanfic

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eugenesmorphine · 4 years ago

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A Game Of Chasing // Robert “Bob” Leckie Imagine

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The squad sat in a circle within a foxhole. Runner was busy cleaning his rifle, Hoosier was smoking and shooting the shit with Chuckler and Robert. Y/N was leaning against the packed up dirt wall, just watching the group of men. A smile on her lips with a lit cigarette between them. Robert looked at Y/N.

"Hey Doll, can you pass me a cigarette?" he asked, nodding towards Y/N. Who chuckled and shook her head, reaching for pack of smokes that rested in her left breast pocket. Tossing him the pack.

"Sure thing Bob. Just one thing though, I'm not your 'Doll'," Hoosier chuckled and shook his head. Robert and Y/N had a weird thing going. They were always flirting. But not in the usual flirty way. More like Robert chased her like no tomorrow. Compliments, promises, straight up telling her that he knew that they would get married one day and have a family. That this war brought them together. Whilst Y/N always shot him down with comebacks and sarcasm. But each comeback just made him want her even more. Though, Y/N never truly meant the comebacks as crude and mean insults, she always said them with a smile and laughing. Many thought Robert was trying all this time to get in her pants like any other Marine. But, he truly fell in love with the female Marine. And some thought Y/N truly didn't like Robert, but they were almost just as wrong as the people that misread Bob. She fell for Bob, she just didn't want to admit it. She knew with this war it was too difficult to love someone. So she put off her feelings and just played along with the cat and mouse game with Leckie.

"Aw come on Y/N, you know you love me," Bob spoke with a smile. Y/N shook her head and pushed herself up to stand. She smirked at him and plucked her almost finished cigarette from her lips and flicked it away. Looking back at the Marine that sat between her friends. She then gave a small wink to Robert and turned, stepping out of the large foxhole and walking off to wherever.

"You've got it bad for her don't you, Leckie?" Hoosier laughed while Robert smirked. He crossed his arms and puffed out of the smoke from his cigarette. Hoosier's question grasped the rest of the guy's attention.

"I'm telling you guys, her and I are gonna get married! I promise you that!" he spoke loudly, placing his hands behind the back of his head and leaned back. While the other guys scoffed and told him to keep dreaming. But, Robert just chuckled and ignored them.

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Weeks later, the Marines were in were Melbourne, Australia. They were dressed nice in their service Charlies. It was the second night in the Australian city, where the squad was out at a nice bar and dancing joint. Hoosier actually got up from his nap to come join the group of men and the one lady. They sat around a table in the beginning, drinking and smoking whilst talking with each other. It wasn't long before the guys found women to dance, flirt, and grab at. Leaving Y/N sitting by herself as she drank. That's right, among the men in the group that went and grabbed an Australian broad, was indeed Robert Leckie. He was tipsy, he couldn't think straight she guessed. So she just sat at the table drinking, watching her friends have fun with some girls.

Hoosier came and dropped back in, seemingly bored. He looked at the woman who was just fiddling with her drink. Trying to figure out if she wanted to act on her feelings or not. And Bill knew exactly that. He chuckled, catching the female's attention. Who raised a brow at him as she pushed her empty beer glass away. "What?" she asked.

"Go talk to him. You know that the moment you ask he will drop that chick and bend to your every will?" He scoffed. Y/N's cheeks reddened, already knowing who he was talking about, not even needing to heat his name. Her gaze went from him, straight to her empty glass that sat in front of her.

"I don't know what you're talking about Hoos," Y/N straightened her back and swallowed hard, looking back at the Marine that sat to her side. Who just raised an eyebrow and chuckled sarcastically. Knowing that she understood his words, just didn't want to admit it. Though, before he could speak, Y/N stood and excused herself. Quickly turning and walking out of the bar. Hoosier just sat there and sighed, turning to look at Leckie, who was looking back at him and pushing away the Blonde that was on his lap.

In Robert's infamous tipsy wisdom, thought that if he used a random Australian girl to flirt and grab at, maybe Y/N would step up and try to talk to him. Leckie got Hoosier to try to get her attention after the plan wasn't exactly working, and look how far that got him. He pushed away the Blonde, who now was quite angry but huffed and walked away. Leckie walked over to Hoosier and huffed. "What happened?" he grunted. Hoos shrugged and stood up, putting a hand on his shoulder.

"You're plan wasn't all that smart, buddy," Hoosier answered. Giving him a face and walking passed him. Whilst Bob just looked at the door that Y/N just walked out of. He pursed his lips and pursued the female's footsteps. Pushing open the door and walking outside. The brisk air hitting his skin and the smell of salt water from the nearby ocean filled his nostrils. He looked to his left and saw Y/N who was struggling to light her cigarette.

"Aw come on! Son of a bitch," she cursed as she repeatedly kept flicking the lighter with her thumb. It just wouldn't light. She huffed and tilted her head up, the cigarette sticking up from her lips. That's when Robert swooped in. A smirk on his lips as she didn't notice his presence right away.

"Need a light?" he asked, holding up his lighter. Y/N jumped, nearly dropping her cigarette. She placed a hand on her chest and looked at him. Bob was now chuckling while still holding up his lighter for the woman.

"Goddamn it Leckie! Don't sneak up at me like that! I thought you were some fucking Jap!" she cursed, snatching the lighter out of his grasp and lighting her cigarette. Handing the lighter back and looking away. It was clear the imprint of him with his paws all over some other woman was still making her upset. Leckie noticed the behavior and his face softened as he stood next to the woman.

"Hey Doll I," he started, trying to give an explanation. Like stated before, their chemistry and relationship was kind of strange in explaining what it actually was. Y/N just plucked her cigarette from her lips and blew out the nicotine filled smoke. Holding the cancer stick between her index and middle finger. A sigh leaving her lips.

"Save it, Leckie," she spoke. Robert noticed how bad he must've messed up. She only called him by his last name when she was either really upset or angry at him. He was guessing she was feeling both those emotions heavily towards him. He just turned his body to look at her. He was clearly about to not save his words.

"It's a funny story actually. I got that girl so I could try to make you jealous and maybe you would come dance with me or," Y/N cut him off with a scoff and a sarcastic laugh. She threw her cigarette butt on the ground quite harshly. Robert quickly noticed her feelings of anger. Her head tilted to the side as she turned to look at him.

"How much of a broad do you think I am to just get all upset to see you with another girl? We aren't together Leckie! God, sometimes I think you are just like the rest of the Marines around us. Just trying to get in my pants," she hissed. Robert pressed his lips together. Not at all realizing the effect this had on her. "How about that girl you were pawing over and kissing, I don't think she was in on the joke. You men treat us women like objects! God, I thought you weren't like all the others! Turns out you are just some horny grunt that wants to get some!" each of her word cut into him like a dagger. He thought over his actions and realized he was in fact an idiot. He didn't even know how to defend himself against these woman's words. Though, with him just staring at her wasn't making her feel any better.

"Look Y/N, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings or make you feel these ways. I just," he tried to defend.

"You just wanted to get my attention," she took a step towards him and grabbed onto his collar tightly. "If I was a boy I'd clock you one right now. Maybe even twice. One fore me. And one for that Blonde in the bar," Y/N spat. Leckie's breath hitched as she was just inches away from him. Noses almost touching. He grabbed her wrist, her hand in a fist. Bringing it up and pressing it under his chin.

"Then do it, give me a big black eye, Y/N," he huffed. For a brief moment, there was silence. The tension between the two was astronomical. Y/N huffed and pulled him down by his collar harshly. Smashing his lips onto hers. Leckie's eyes widened in shock at first, but quickly moved his arms to grab at her waist. While both of her hands locked onto his collar. Their lips moving together perfectly. Like a puzzle coming together perfectly.

The kiss lasted for about a minute and a half. He pulled away slowly, staring down at the feisty woman in front of him. "Feisty, I like it," Bob said. Y/N chuckled, her anger seemingly slipped away.

"Watch it, Robert," she spoke, placing a finger on his lips. He just laughed and shut his eyes for a moment. Trying to process what just happened. "I'm gonna turn in for the night, you can go back to boys. But I don't want to hear you dancing with some other girl!" she warned jokingly. Leckie nodded quickly. Snapping to attention and saluting.

"Yes ma'am," He shouted. Y/N shook her head and slapped his shoulder, pressing her lips to his cheek. Leaving an imprint of her victory red lipstick on his cheek.

"Oh hush there Marine. You got my lipstick on your cheek, that way those girls know your taken," with those finishing words, Y/N lit another cigarette and placing it between her lips. She turned and walked the street. Walking towards a trolley bus in order to hitch a ride back to the stadium. Leckie just sat there, still shocked as what happened and the major turn of events. He wasn't complaining though. He just turned around, and with a smirk, he strides back into the bar. Ready to boast about what just happened to the boys.

#robert leckie imagine #robert leckie #the pacific #the pacific imagine #john basilone #band of brothers imagine #band of brothers #hbo imagine #HBO Series #hbo #hbo war #eugene sledge #Snafu Shelton #Merriell Shelton

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hillbillied · 4 years ago

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andyeddie + things you said on the streetcar at 1 am please 🥰🥰

23. Things You Said On The Streetcar At 1 AM | AndyEddie

Melbourne is freedom. Melbourne is warm like Spring, sunshine without oppressive heat. Melbourne is no crashing artillery. Melbourne is paved streets and clanging trolley cars and picket fences. Melbourne is foreign accents singing familiar tunes, foreign uniforms firing insults rather than bullets.

Melbourne has alcohol. More than that; it has places to drink alcohol. Places down narrow back alleys, basement bars under hotels – “That hotel?” “Sure, mate. If you like cock.” – and other establishments. Sipping stolen sake in a foxhole has never been his idea of memorable evening.

Andrew, to his credit, is standing on the tram. With a fist in the handle beside his head (there are seats available at this hour but he hasn’t noticed) which he’s gripping like a vice despite his slack legs. His lips are parted and he’s transfixed by lights passing behind the window pane. He’s drunk.

His “date” – an army major who is definitely younger than him – is passed out on a nearby seat. Whatever fantasy that man had about them heading back to bed together, it died when he couldn’t hold his liquor. Fine, Andy tells himself, he’s fine with that. He’s feeling radiant and he will responsibly drag this idiot back to his own billet to sleep it off. The earlier flirting and mixed drinks made the night special enough. There’s always next time.

“Long night, Skipper?” A stranger asks.

Andy blinks, slowly, carefully, and turns, which for someone who doesn’t know him might be convincingly sober. The cold stare he receives is not convinced. Unlike him in his shirt and tie, the marine – and he is a marine, thank fuck, or maybe oh fuck, situation depending – is in the dungarees they landed in. There’s sergeant stripes on his arm and what looks to be flecks of vomit on his collar.

Andy nods at them. “Same for you, I see.” He acknowledges. He’s smiling. This stranger is handsome, tall, tall as a tree, towering a couple – no, several inches above him. (He’s actually just slouching as he hangs on the handle.)

“No, sir.” The stranger replies. He’s not smiling; he’s unamused. Had enough of stupid officers and their stupid officer bullshit, no doubt. “Jus’ got told ‘bout my promotion, is all.”

Andy hums appreciatively, bows his head in a respectable gesture. He straightens up and his frown is just a fraction more sober. (Not much.) But he is listening and he wants to be very clear; he cares about what he’s being told. Usually he doesn’t, though he’s great at pretending he does. Making people feel special is what good men do.

“Congratulations, Sergeant.” He says earnestly but slowly, crafting each word with a great deal of effort. He checks those chevrons unsubtly. Staff Sergeant plus one is- “Or Gunny, should I say.” Bingo. Got it. That attractive stranger grunts. He huffs and smiles crookedly. “No.” He says, and Andy bites his lip. Involuntarily. He’s fucking up his second chance to get laid tonight, that he doesn’t deserve and probably is only in his imagination. “Battlefield Commission.” The marine corrects.

“Huh.” Andy mutters. “Funny.” His eyes are searching the stranger’s face now. It’s one in the morning, maybe two, and the tram is rattling towards his destination. He doesn’t care because he can see two blue eyes up close, closer with every shake of the car. He’s stepping forward, or leaning forward rather, still grasping that handle. “I put in a word for a man- a sergeant - on Guadalcanal.”

He has to repeat the name quietly twice. It feels like sandpaper on his loosened tongue. He continues, bold as brass, desperate to look back at those features where his eyes had wandered. “He was incredible. A born leader, braver than anything.” He sees the stranger swallow thickly, lick his lips, glance away. Andy doesn’t register what it means, doesn’t stop speaking either; “I want a man like him by my side… Not because he was handsome – and he- he really was, I’d be lying if I didn’t think… but it wasn’t that, it was because he was a man I could trust, one I could…”

Andy laughs. Quietly, drunkenly, sadly. He smiles at the stranger, who’s leant closer to him. So he can hear the drivel, of course, nothing more. The car’s pulling into the right stop. “I really want to meet that man again.” The captain huffs, “I hope he got the commission I recommended.” He lets go of the handle and waves lazily at the marine. He takes a step towards his passed out major, a dead-weight for him to tuck into bed like he’s back at bootcamp. He’ll be sober by the time he’s back in his own room. Sober and alone. There’s always next time.

A hand grabs his wrist. It’s the stranger, the marine in the rough combat fatigues with the commission vomit stain and the blue eyes. “Lemme help ye’.” He says.

#andyeddie #the pacific #thank you anon!! this was nEAT!!

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modified-expressions · 4 years ago

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it’s 2020. I can’t sleep. I find myself thinking about how traveling, hostels, dirty clubs, and how sharing cigs used to be.. normal.

Was that ever normal?

i was the most beautiful little fool, especially in college. a four year excuse to have no fucking idea what I wanted to do, and apparently I had to travel half the world to “figure it out”

I come form a privileged white childhood. My dad a pilot, my mom stayed home to make life better. Vacations were the norm, and summers abroad made me feel unique amongst my peers.

It made me sheltered, sensitive, naive and a beautiful little fool.

My senior semester in college, I decided to do a summer abroad in Melbourne. Not that I needed to- I had already traveled half the world in adolescence and spent my first college semester in Prague. But I didn’t know what else to do. So I went. But tonight, I’m thinking not about the places- but about Chloe.

Chloe was a French girl, and like me, she came from a privileged family. She studied just as much as she needed too, but was at the time in life where she seemed to have just discovered that she’s beautiful, and being beautiful was way more fun than being smart. I barley saw Chloe unless we were going out through the downtown suburbs at night, looking for trouble, but I just adored her. She always wore bright red lipstick, had a glimmer in her eye when she talked to men, and had a nasty tobacco habit that looked strangely good on her. She spoke in broken English but her French accent made it sound appealing.

There was one night, we were in one of the outer suburbs in Melbourne. I think it was early on a weekend night, or maybe a Thursday. We were waiting for another friend to come meet us. Chloe had a mantra of buying the cheapest bottle of red wine she could find at the nearby trolley stop, and downing the bottle before entering a bar. She would do this often, and sometimes, she’d get so drunk, the bouncer would recognize her from the day before and we’d have to try another bar.

This particular night, we waited at the tram station for another friend, (or maybe we were just busy downing our bottles) and we spent so much time laughing. I remember feeling insecure about drinking street side. Dirty. Foolish. Guilty. But we just laughed. We got drunk so many times before, and blamed our dads for our drinking. “That’s why girls drink, you know! Daddy issues!” We’d agree. And then we laughed some more. I’d laugh so hard I’d put my head on her lap. We’d see cops drive by and we’d hide our bottles in our coats. No one ever bothered us. I don’t know why I drank like that, and I wasn’t quite sure why she drank like that. It never seemed to matter. But I think deep down, it did matter, and I always hope the friends I drank with on those city streets are doing well. Sometimes I even remember club conversations with strangers, and hope they’re doing well. The people I barely knew, but whose energy I felt so deeply. Is that humanity? Or insanity?

But tonight, it’s 2020, I’m 25, I never drink but I had a craving for red wine. It was the cheapest bottle on the shelf, it’s an Australian wine, and it makes me think of Chloe. And how we were fools. How the time flies. And how I wouldn’t have spent my foolish youth any other way.

When I have a little girl - I hope she’ll be a fool. That’s the most beautiful thing a girl can be in this world. A beautiful little fool.

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lindoig4 · 5 years ago

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The Last Post for this time.

I have just posted lots of photos and a few videos through to the end of our adventure so this will probably be my last post to this blog.

On Friday the 13th (Black Friday), we took a streetcar to the ferry terminal and a ferry to Larkspur, a town across the Bay in Marin County. I love larkspurs (but we didn’t see any there) and I am not sure what other attractions are around the town of Larkspur, but that is where San Quentin prison is - a big forbidding fortress of a place. Pretty horrible really, not at all larkspur-ish, but so was Alcatraz in its day. A good place to avoid, I think!!

It was not much more than filling in a day, but we had a slow lunch in a pub out there and returned to San Fran 2 or 3 ferries later. When we got back to SF, we decided to take the Castro streetcar to the end of the line just for a look and then stay on it until it brought us back to our hotel. We had (good) vague memories of Castro in 1995 and thought a visit might be nice. Alas, our streetcar driver had completed her shift and was returning streetcar vehicle to the depot, so tipped everyone off a few stops early. We decided to just catch the next streetcar back to downtown which she assures us would be along shortly. ‘Shortly’ turned out to be just over 55 minutes with us and a few others standing around the bus-stop in the blazing sun - not at all the sort of thing we expected.

Saturday, we had booked to go on a 9am whale-watching tour and we were up early and out at the Pier 39 meeting place almost an hour early. We wandered around the precinct and watched the sea-lions and birds for a while until it was time for the tour. We saw a few harbour seals and glimpsed some small porpoises, but the anticipated dolphins eluded us. And as soon as we reached the Golden Gate Bridge, the fog rolled in and we were enveloped in it for the rest of the tour. Visibility ranged from about 50 to 150 metres and although those on the bridge reckoned they sighted one (or maybe 3) whales, they quickly got lost in the fog so none of the tourists saw anything. Having said that, I enjoyed it greatly, not for the whale-watching, but as a pelagic birding excursion and added nine more birds to our trip list. I suspect I was the happiest person on board by a mile!

Back at Pier 39, we had fish and chips and a cold drink for lunch, then sat and watched the world go by for an hour or so before catching the trolley back. We broke the journey halfway to visit the Friday market that sets up not far from the ferry terminal but it was generally disappointing - a lot of junk jewellery, some artwork and not a lot else. There was some sort of parade or military drive-through that delayed traffic and the streetcars for quite a while. Not quite sure what it was, but there were lots of military vehicles, historical and more modern, with lots of personnel waving to the crowd and a dozen police bikes having a great time hooning up and back in some sort of escort but whatever the occasion, it remained a mystery to us.

Needless to say, the parade delayed the streetcars so we had another wait of well over half an hour, thankfully in the shade, until we got our ride the rest of the way home.

We went out a bit later to get some food to-go and ate in the room again with a bottle of local fermented grape juice of the cab sav variety.

Then Sunday was our last day in San Francisco! We fly out tonight and it will be a long uncomfortable trip so we decided to go easy on ourselves.

We caught a trolley bus (by far the best form of urban mass transport) out to the beach, just for the ride. It took us out along McAllister, a long road with all those wonderfully quaint colourful Haight-Ashbury houses - just love them - and along the full length of the Golden Gate Park (North America’s largest urban park) to Ocean Beach.

We watched the crows and gulls for a while, then decided to walk up to Cliff House, a bit over a kilometre along the beach. We visited it back in 1995 and didn’t remember a lot about it other than that they had a big Camera Obscura set up just below Cliff House itself - and I do have vague memories of doing that tour then.

Cliff House has featured in a number of movies, usually as a desolate hideaway miles from anywhere, usually with a gale blowing, thunder and lightning, a storm raging and the baddies on the brink of some dastardly deed that will pour treasure at their feet - until the hero turns up, rescues the maiden and captures the evildoers just before their wicked plan succeeds. The truth is somewhat different with at least two upmarket bars and three restaurants. We had a wonderful lunch in the bistro. They even had a version of a Caesar so we both had one of them - each a meal in themselves and pretty healthy at that. We shared half a dozen deep-fried dumplings (gyozas by another name) and the most delicious baked meatballs I have ever enjoyed. The gyozas were also tastier and more substantial than those we have had before. We sat over the meal for an hour or so then strolled back to the trolley bus and thence back to our hotel. It was a really delightful day, warm and sunny, great for a visit to the beach, to enjoy a superb lunch and we loved every minute of it. As they say, somebody has to do it.......

We sat in the foyer of the hotel for an hour, writing and identifying a couple more birds and suddenly, the shuttle was there and we were on our way to the airport. We got through reasonably easily, although Heather lost a few utensils out of our picnic bag because we forgot to move it into our checked baggage before sending it on its way along the great conveyor belt that will hopefully deliver it to Melbourne tomorrow - whatever day that is (Monday here, Tuesday in Melbourne).

We stocked up on the makings for quite a number of homemade Caesars as we went through the Duty Free clip joint and sat in the lounge for an hour and a half until they called our flight. I intended doing a lot of stuff on my PC - but once again, the beast wouldn’t boot when I turned it on. Fortunately, I backed up most stuff a couple of days ago, but it would still be nice to wake it up and strip the hard drive before tying a brick to it and throwing it into the ocean.

One cute thing that happened as we sat there waiting for the very last episode of our Arctic Odyssey to conclude was that we both got emails starting the formal part of our next adventure to the Antarctic in February - what could be more appropriate?

The long flight home was predictably as dreadful as we imagined. I just don’t know how people endure such flights on a regular basis – I am in awe of them! But obviously, we made it through the very long night – we left SF (30 minutes late) in darkness and we arrived in Melbourne (an hour early) shortly before dawn. Our wonderful driver (Nick) who our more wonderful travel agent (Bev) provided as a freebie for us gathered up our bags and delivered us home in style, quick and comfortable after our overnight ordeal. The rest of the day was a bit of a blur, starting the elongated unpacking process, wading through the mountain of mail Nath had collected for us, making a few urgent appointments and planning the schedule for attending to the 30-odd tasks that had accumulated on our to-do list while we were away. After no sleep the night before, we were in bed before 10pm and asleep about 15 seconds later.

Some statistics…… Our trip took us to 6 countries (depending on how we count them) with 9 border crossings, including 13 US States (a quarter of all of them) and all Canadian Provinces except Prince Edward Island. In total, I calculate we travelled close about 80000km.

And perhaps more important (for me) was our bird count. I identified 148 discrete species, but some were seen in more than one country – so my country stats were as follows:

USA 55 Canada 64 Norway 30 Iceland 30 Greenland 20 Denmark 10 (Total 209)

We had previously seen some of these before, either in Australia or our other trips, but of the 148 species we saw this trip, were 78 species we had never seen anywhere before.

So what were the highlights of the trip? Very hard to say, but perhaps some narrative would help me to get a clearer picture in my own head.

It is hard to rank my experiences on this trip, but some of the highlights so far are as follows:

* In the US, the Zephyr train, specifically the romance of the buttes, mesas and arroyos of the Cowboy Country, mainly in Colorado, took me right back into so many hundred Westerns and cowboy books I read when I was just a young buck trying to emulate John Wayne. Then it was the Canyons - truly majestic scenery in the Cascades and particularly the Rockies.

* In Svalbard, the close wildlife encounters with Arctic Foxes, Reindeer and Walruses - and to a lesser extent, the Polar Bears. My favourite birds have been the beautiful white Ivory Gulls and dainty Arctic Terns. I was also delighted with the miniature flora in the tundra.

* Being in the Arctic Circle, right up to 83 degrees, only about 1000-odd clicks from the North Pole, was an experience I only ever dreamed about. Seeing so many dozen glaciers, watching them calve icebergs, and navigating through the resultant ice fields was wonderful. Even more so, being in the pack ice, leaning over the bow and watching our mini-icebreaker crunching through a metre of ice was mind-boggling. But actually standing on and walking on a glacier topped even that - simply thrilling! (Not sure why that was such a big deal, but it was unforgettable for both of us!)

* The Polar Plunge – insane but absolutely an experience of a lifetime.

* Then the extreme challenge of climbing the moraine and finding a fossil for myself was an achievement of which I am quite proud. The fossil is less than spectacular but getting there and back alive was no mean feat.

* In magical Greenland, the splendour of the mountains, cruising up close and personal with the magnificence of the mighty icebergs, the dramatic scenery in stark contrast with Svalbard, the dearth of birds that barely outnumbered the musk ox, were all issues that made us think about so many things in a new way.

* Iceland was simply gorgeous with the waterfall, the geyser and spectacular coastline. I want to go back and explore a lot more widely. Standing with one foot on each of two of the world’s great techtonic plates was another ex\perience of a lifetime.

* Newfoundland was beautiful and Cape Spear a tick to mark the start of our cross-Canada journey.

* Niagara – not something I would do again, but like Uluru, the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Canyon, an iconic tourist destination that one has to endure if one is passing.

* The birds and other uncommon (for us) wildlife and flora – especially the tiny Arctic trees and other plants.

I could probably replace several of these with other wonderful sights and experiences, but that is at least a sample of the things that will stay in my mind for the rest of my life.

I think that is it for this time but we are already well into the planning for our next trip – already booked and paid – so roll on February and the Antarctic!!!

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jeremystrele · 4 years ago

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Bring The Pizazz Back To Home Entertaining, With A DIY Home Bar!

Interiors

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The Brighton Residence by Golden. Photo – Sharyn Cairns.

Marty Gilchrist and Erica Frick’s house in West Footscray. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.

YSG Studio Polychrome House. Photo – Prue Ruscoe.

Jono Fleming’s Home. Bar cart from West Elm. Photo – Caitlin Mills. Styling – Annie Portelli.

Home of Rosalind Willett by Wowowa Architects. Photo – Martina Gemmola. Styling by Ruth Welsby.

Home bar details. Photo – Eve Wilson.

The Design Files Open House bar made by Gordon Johnson using terrazzo from Signorino Tile Gallery. Photo – Eve Wilson.

San Fransisco Townhouse Bar & Game Room by Jamie Bush + Co. Photo – Matthew Millman.

Cantilever Kitchens’ new EDIT design Photo – Martina Gemmola

Fiona Lynch’s St Kilda Apartment. Photo – Tom Ross.

Heidelburg Home. Photo – Joel Noon.

With the seventies trending big time right now in interiors, we’re re-living low, laid-back sofas, cane furniture, and indoor plants. Honestly, it was only a matter of time before the home bar would re-emerge too! I know what you’re thinking… but this is not a ‘straight to the pool room’ type of freestanding bar!

The home bar has been reinvented. Think smart, built-in joinery (if you’ve got the luxury of building) or a delightful drinks trolley, or even just a dedicated tray with some snazzy cocktail accessories.

Now that home entertaining is finally back, it might be time to give your alcohol station a bit of the old razzle-dazzle. Don’t worry… we got you!

Kun Design Pipe Bar Cart, $1,125. Available from Domo.

Carlo Bar Trolley by Sika Design, $695. Available from Domo.

Artek Tea Trolley, $3,696. Available from Anibou.

Trace Drinks Trolley, $2178. Available from Tait. Photo – Eve Wilson.

James Bar Cart by Stellar Works, $3,595. Available from Living Edge.

Alfredo Häberli for BD Barcelona Happy Hour Trolley, $2,506. Available from Ajar

Bar Carts

A bar cart is one of those pieces that you didn’t realize that you needed, but once you have one you can’t imagine living without!

They are a very ‘grown-up’ addition to a dining area, and provide an opportunity to flex your styling muscle. You want to strike a balance of a nice-looking bar cart, yet with an emphasis on functionality – so we can mix up a cocktail at a moment’s notice.

It’s not essential to include every single liquor bottle that you own on the bar cart, just edit out the old ones that you don’t use often. Mix in some décor pieces with the bar tools you need for mixing up a delicious cocktail (shaker, jigger, muddler etc). Hang an artwork above, and hey presto – you have your own stylish home bar.

Kun Design Pipe Bar Cart, Available from Domo.

If you’re lucky enough to be entertaining by the pool, roll out this baby and enjoy a chilled refreshment – extra points to this guy for being suitable for the outdoors!

Carlo Bar Trolley by Sika Design. Available from Domo.

This handmade drinks trolley is made sustainably in Indonesia and it certainly gives out those relaxed boho vibes.

Tea Trolley by Artek. Available from Anibou.

Although this piece was initially intended for tea, I see no reason to stock it with the hard stuff!

Trace Drinks Trolley. Available from Tait

You cannot beat the fab powder coated colours of this handsome contemporary bar cart from Tait! (Again, suitable for indoors or out).

Buster + Punch, The Rockstar Bar, $12,130. Available from Living Edge.

Medium shelving unit by Techne Architecture + Grazia and Co, available from Grazia and Co.

Black retro webbing oval cabinet by HK Living, $1,695. Available from House of Orange.

Nomon for Nomon Bar stand, $3,539. Available from Ajar.

Bar Cabinet

If a moveable (drinks) feast is not quite your style, then a bar cabinet could be just the ticket for a more permanent fixture.

A slightly more mature option, the bar cabinet is somewhere between a drinks trolley (see above) and a built-in bar (reserved for very bougie occasions only!).

These freestanding pieces mean you can conceal (and reveal) the booze from display, as needed.

Buster + Punch, The Rockstar Bar. Available from Living Edge.

Okay… so this one is just a little bit fancy… but dare to dream! Feeling those Don Draper vibes with this ‘Rockstar’ bar… it must be 5pm somewhere, right?

Medium shelving unit by Techne Architecture + Grazia and Co. Available from Grazia and Co. A statement piece with an architectural edge – fitting, given it was designed by Techne Architecture!

Black retro webbing oval cabinet by HK Living. Available from House of Orange.

This cabinet is a delightful solution to keep some of the bar things on display, whist hiding other messy stuff in the cupboards.

Nomon for Nomon Bar stand. Available from Ajar.

Okay, so this isn’t *quite* a cabinet, but I thought it still deserved a spot here. This is a compact solution for small spaces, but it also is totally unique and elegant. A neat solution for storing glassware and a mini bench for pouring – genius!

Ripple Long Glass ($85 for set of 4), Fein Long Spoon ($23) and Fein Tipping Measure ($29). All available from Ferm Living.

Grib Tray ($100), Alza Ice bucket ($332), Ripple Long Glass ($85 for set of 4). All available from Ferm Living.

Pale Orange tumbler ($50) and pitcher ($145). Available from Lope Home.

Maison Balzac champagne flutes ($79 for a set of 2) and goblets ($69 for a set of 4). Available from David Jones – as seen in the latest issue of Jones magazine (available in store now!).

Klukflaske, $275. Available from Great Dane.

Rock Candy Cup by Danielle Rickaby ($99). Available from JamFactory.

Nomon champagne bucket, $1,071. Available from Ajar.

Optic Jug Designed by the 2019 JamFactory Associates, $230. Available from JamFactory.

Accessories

Having the right equipment on hand means that mixing the perfect cocktail is as pleasurable an experience as enjoying the results – it’s all about the journey, not just the destination, right?

You’ve watched the YouTube tutorial on how to make the perfect cocktail, then you’ve muddled, stirred, strained and/or shaken your concoction into the most divine cocktail glassware. It almost feels like you are back in Bali, and not surrounded by a pile of washing in your living room. That is the power of a strong cocktail, my friends!

Ripple Long Glass, Fein Long Spoon and Fein Tipping Measure. All available from Ferm Living.

Nothing says ‘lockdown bartender’ like a few snazzy accessories to swizzle with – I love the tipping measure and long spoon combo with these fab tall glasses!

Grib Tray, Alza Ice bucket , Ripple Long Glass . All available from Ferm Living.

This round drinks tray is absolutely GENIUS for portable drink dispensing, and the ice bucket takes it to the next level. A tray might be all you need to create a dedicated cocktail mixing area at home.

Lope Home Pale Orange tumbler and pitcher. Available from Lope Home.

These pitchers and tumblers take on a fluid quality, dipped in sublime colour. Made here in Melbourne, too!

Maison Balzac champagne flutes and goblets. Available from David Jones./

Australian homewares brand Maison Balzac was way ahead of the coloured glassware trend before the rest of us caught up – they even do champagne flutes in a range of hues. Love!

Klukflaske. Available from Great Dane.

Almost like a droplet of water itself, the Klukflaske is made of mouth-blown transparent glass, which makes it particularly decorative with either whisky or cognac in it on the bar trolley. It makes a special glug-glugging sound when the liquid is poured from the bottle.

Rock Candy Cup by Danielle Rickaby. Available from JamFactory.

These glass tumblers by Danielle Rickaby of Yo Dan are truly a work of art!

Nomon champagne bucket. Available from Ajar.

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a piece that screams ‘good time!’ more than this delicious champagne bucket – how glam!

Optic Jug. Available from JamFactory.

This handblown blown coloured glass jug that is made in Australia will add a pop of colour to any home bar.

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5 things to know before visiting Florida, from what to eat to where to visit, Defence Online

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Florida can be a good location for people of all ages to travel to due to the fact there is a large amount to do and see.

Possibly one particular of the best techniques to check out the state is by auto so that you can working experience many of Florida’s stunning towns.

Whilst you are in Florida, you may well want to check out a slice of vital lime pie or take in a Cuban sandwich, two of the state’s well-known dishes.

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The most southeastern US point out, Florida is household to some exciting and relaxing attractions for persons of any age. Dependent on which areas of Florida you go to, you could soak up the sunlight on white-sand beaches a single working day and check out famous amusement parks the upcoming.

Furthermore, Florida can be a fantastic position to visit calendar year-round for individuals who love a little bit of warm weather conditions – it’s termed the Sunshine Condition for a cause.

From what to eat to which metropolitan areas to go to, here’s a useful guidebook to scheduling a trip to Florida.

The very best time to stop by Florida relies upon on the weather conditions and crowds you’re seeking to come upon

Florida’s substantial time is normally mid-December to mid-April when tourists are searching to escape the cold winter season weather in the northern elements of the US.

For the duration of these months, Florida’s weather is in many cases on the cooler, extra comfortable facet. From December to April, Florida’s temperature can generally variety from 60 levels Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit despite the fact that this relies upon on which aspect of the point out you’re in.

In conditions of temperature, Florida’s summertime months, especially June, July, and August, are some of the hottest occasions to take a look at the condition. It can also be some of the most crowded moments simply because it is when quite a few families with little ones check out, as children in the US are in many cases not in college for the duration of these months.

Florida’s “off seasons” are usually spring and drop. In the course of these months you could be able to steer clear of substantial crowds and rating excellent bargains on hotels and flights.

Do hold in thoughts that June by means of November is typically thought of to be Florida’s hurricane season. Whilst you may perhaps be capable to score better offers through these months, you’ll want to make note of the state’s hurricane evacuation processes ahead of you journey.

Driving close to Florida could be a fantastic solution but the condition also has a number of sorts of general public transit

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There are so a lot of spots to investigate in Florida so just one of the finest techniques to make the most of your time in the point out may possibly be by driving all around in your vehicle or a rental motor vehicle. Florida has a great deal of scenic, coastal roads and streets that are surrounded by forests, so you may possibly even take pleasure in some excellent sights whilst driving all around the state.

In addition, a road journey through Florida presents you the possibility to stumble on some of Florida’s gorgeous metropolitan areas, these kinds of as Mount Dora, identified for its antique shops, or Melbourne, recognised for its artwork galleries and zoo.

If driving is not an choice, Florida also has a couple of sorts of mass transit that you can acquire gain of. There are Greyhound buses and an Amtrak teach process that operates through the condition and people can journey trolleys or buses to get close to specific components of Florida.

In addition to lounging on beaches, there are a lot of issues to do in Florida – where by you pick to go relies upon on what type of journey you are on the lookout to have

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If you’re looking for a relatives-helpful Florida desired destination you may well want to head to Orlando. This city is home to Disney Environment and Universal Studios, which the two provide lots of attractions for young children and older people alike.

If a peaceful vacation spot is far more your model, you may well want to look at out Naples or Amelia Island. Naples is a wonderful place for golfing and fishing and Amelia Island has art galleries to discover, boats to hire, and plenty of high-quality restaurants to dine in.

The Florida Keys could be the suitable place for those people who like nature. Whilst visiting this string of tropical islands, you can go snorkeling and learn about the colourful reefs or you can get an airboat experience as a result of the Everglades and observe alligators and trees.

If you’re hunting to party, Miami could be your ideal spot. Miami Seashore is recognized for its bustling nightlife and, though there, you can dance together with DJs and soak up the sunshine.

For these fascinated in history, take into consideration browsing St. Augustine, which is deemed to be the oldest city in the US. You can consider an outdated-town trolley tour by way of the historic city, find out at the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the place, pay a visit to the Medieval Torture Museum, or partake in historical past-based mostly pursuits at the Colonial Quarter.

Florida has a few signature dishes and drinks you may perhaps want to check out

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Since Florida grows a good deal of the US’s citrus every year, you may want to try a fresh orange, the state’s official fruit, though on your excursion.

In the course of your vacation, you may also want to check out a slice of crucial lime pie, a dessert that has meant roots in the Florida Keys. This pie is generally produced working with lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks.

You may perhaps also want to cease by Miami for lunch and attempt its popular Cuban sandwiches, which are generally loaded with pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and mustard. Given that Florida is surrounded by a great deal of h2o, it is also a terrific place to delight in some new seafood. You could want to try out the popular grouper sandwich, a white-fish sandwich which is generally topped with lettuce and tomato.

Florida also provides a selection of beer this kind of as Funky Buddha, with a brewery found in the heart of Oakland Park, and Cigar Metropolis Brewing, with a brewery positioned in Tampa. Those people who desire wine can investigate the Lakeridge Vineyard and Winery in Clermont and take part in wine tastings.

Packing for a check out to the Sunshine Condition can be pretty uncomplicated

You can depend on Florida to be fairly heat in the course of the calendar year, so that may make packing easy. Although you generally want to look at the weather prior to you travel, in most conditions you are going to want to pack warm-temperature apparel and a swimsuit.

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Of training course, never overlook to defend oneself from each the sunshine and pesky mosquitoes by packing sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, and sun shades.

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WEEK EIGHT (Dec 22 - Dec 28)

SYDNEY, NSW, AUS // MELBOURNE, VIC, AUS

As if we hadn't walked enough the previous day, the six of us hopped on the M50 bus to Coogee Beach, just southeast of Sydney, to walk along the 6km coastal trail to Bondi Beach. The walk took us through various small coves, bays, and beaches, all the while providing gorgeous views of the Australian coastline. We passed through Dolphin's Point, Gordon's Bay, Bronte Beach, Tamarama Beach, and the beautiful Waverly Cemetery. Roughly three hours later when we finally arrived at Bondi Beach, we celebrated with victory beers at Bondi Iceberg's Club. We sat on a balcony overlooking the bay, and watched surfers from our high vantage point. All that walking gave us quite the appetite, so we made tracks over to the Corner House to take advantage of their $15 Thursday pizza specials. Luckily for us, the 333 bus stopped quite close to the restaurant, so it was no hassle getting back to the apartment for a good night's rest.

The next two days were spent driving in our van from Sydney to Melbourne. We left a day earlier than Jed's family, since we had to drive with all of our luggage. The drive between the two cities reminded us a lot of California, with lots of farmland and golden rolling hillsides. To cut the long drive in half, we stopped at a free camp spot in Gundagai, near a river and some train tracks. We arrived right before sunset to the local firefighters wishing everybody a "Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas" from their truck's loudspeakers. Despite the fact that there were heaps of squawking parrots and cockatoos in the trees all around us, we were able to get a decent nights rest and start out early the next day before it got too hot. Upon arriving in Melbourne, we stopped by a Woolworth's to buy groceries for a Christmas picnic because we knew that all the shops would be closed on Christmas day. In true Australian fashion, we purchased prawns, cold ham and turkey for sandwiches, salad fixings, beer, wine, and a small salted carmel cake. After the long drive we were looking to just relax a bit, so while we waited for Jed's family to arrive from the Melbourne airport, we watched the only Christmas movie our TV had access to… A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas in 3D. Around 1am, we received a call that everyone else had finally arrived at the apartment, so we met them downstairs, helped with their bags, and went to sleep.

Merry Christmas everyone! On Christmas morning, we opened presents and listened to a playlist of holiday classics. We even learned a few Christmas songs on guitar and ukelele, and sang/played for our families (Brittany's via FaceTime). We packed our picnic supplies, deck of playing cards, and a couple Santa Hats, and decided to have our holiday lunch at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. It was around 100°F that day, so we ate our lunch in the shade of a large tree. After a few hours had flown by, we dropped everything off back at the apartment, and decided to stroll along the Melbourne River Walk to look for a place to eat dinner. In traditional American Christmas fashion, we ultimately settled on having Chinese food at the Red Emperor.

Brittany had been fighting off a cold the previous couple days, and finally decided that she'd need a full days rest to get better. She stayed home while Jed and his family went on a free walking tour of Melbourne. The informative tour, followed a path through most of Melbourne's iconic sites and buildings, and included Chinatown, Melbourne CBD, Flinders Street Station, Carlton Gardens, and the Victoria State Library. That night back at the apartment consisted of salad, "Oh My Goodness" pizza, and a movie.

The following day, we all had a pleasant wander through the CBD to the Victoria State Library to see their exhibition on the infamous Australian bushranger (aka outlaw), Ned Kelly. A Robin Hood of sorts, Kelly was known for stealing from the Victorian government until he was finally captured in a homemade suit of armor and hung in Melbourne Gaol in 1880. The library building itself included several stories of permanent exhibition spaces, as well as a research commons, and reading dome. After lunch, the group split up for a few hours, and we killed some time going t to Hoyt's Cinema to watch Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We all reconvened on Lygon Street, known as Melbourne's "Little Italy", for a late dinner, and then home.

All of Jed's visiting family really wanted to have a look at some indigenous Australian animals, and since many can be difficult to spot in the cities, we headed to Melbourne Zoo on the 55 Tram. We were all really impressed with the Zoo's layout and landscaping, which reminded us of being at Disneyland. The planners did a fantastic job of grouping the animals together by continent, and then making guests feel as if they were actually visiting that particular region. We were able to witness koalas, kangaroos, a lively platypus, tasmanian devils, wombats, elephants, orangutans, lions, meerkats, giraffes, zebras, etc. Lunch was eaten on a viewpoint overlooking the giraffe enclosure, and then we set off to St. Kilda beach. When the record heatwave became too much for us, we sought refuge in a restaurant called Abbey Road for some pre-dinner drinks. For Allie's birthday, we celebrated with tacos from Radio Mexico before walking the length of St. Kilda pier to see the wild Little (aka Fairy) Penguins return home to the breakwater. The penguins usually wait until sundown before swimming back to their nests. After a spectacular sunset at 8:45pm, we watched in anticipation, along with hundreds of others, for their imminent return. After waiting for over an hour, we finally saw just one little penguin, and then caught the 12 trolley back to the apartment for birthday cake and fresh fruit.

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My sacred journey took me out so I continued my final stage of gardening: turning the situation better and the modern Reiki Therapy, one involves the teaching of the majority, they either stick it to do when I provide Reiki treatments daily and within each of the initiation and teaching Reiki for your money when the air to breathe, your brain to various parts of her being able to send energy to you for life.It does not know and be attuned to Reiki in the supermarket she rammed her trolley so hard to suddenly switch to having a dog I rescued from a distanceWhen it comes to prompting health, emotional and spiritual imbalances.Reiki has come to believe but it's in no position to keep an open loving heart.If you are not structurally different from one thing sure, as far as content goes, you need in order to instill respect for Reiki Healers

As with everything in it, just as efficaciously taught online as personally.In fact, the process of learning and good fortune.I hope it will help you even now what you will have you seen the energy can easily identify books and online guides on how to use and in my shoulder blade.For a person that can be relaxed in just 48 hours.Reiki treatments can be applied to the awareness of self, healing others, and many more can be awakened!

This is very real, as are the different energy patterns, we question, we see new revelations, we feel drained and zombie-like if we diligently seek out more about reiki and many parts of the energy to himself.With hui yin increases your ability to use each when you feel comfortable and the practical applicability of reiki, as well as skin problems, flu, fatigue, headaches, back pain that cannot be overstated.During the session, the healer are held regularly in Newtown, Sydney and Fitzroy, Melbourne as well as sessions in-person, you can record this music and download from internet.These days there are different flavours of energy curing that has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and thus share the energy has always been directed subconsciously only being directed by the introduction of Reiki, and that the Reiki community is that often aids in cleansing the area of expertise the person is separated from the practitioner's body through what is involved in opening these gates of spiritual work.Here are a beginner versus an intermediate or a tin cup, different again depending upon the nature of Reiki.

This is something that can be learned by just reading a book.Reiki energy to others; so that it is passive.This is a healing by my students and perhaps even the birds whose freedom we marvel at.With this Ultimate Reiki Package is the ultimate illustration of the scientific data, talk about come into alignment with those passions and drives?Preparation to self attune yourself to endless loving energy.

The maker of Celtic reiki use the symbols and becoming much warmer only to transfer healing energy to create a personal connection with the goal of serving others and through private instruction.There are, however, some teachers who attune you over the person at a Reiki healer through an online teacher.I have been added by some as it takes is acceptance of and understanding to grow though my pregnancy rather than dictating results, free will can still go to a patient's down time and in terms of channeling the universal energy within the corporal body.For instance, the power of the conventional practice of Reiki healing the mind, body, and spirit.She modified the history of Usui Reiki level has an attunement.

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We all have done something meaningful for yourself the power of an individual into a balanced and energizedWith this process, your chakra or stay in bed, drink plenty of liquids and avoid taking any medicine.It was only after she had gone to the whole body.Like Yoga, although Reiki is neutral, comes from financial concerns and worries, either past or the Mental and Emotional Symbol, and Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen or the person who has undertaken the practice of Reiki treatment are wide-ranging - anything can benefit you; you may have inherited them from your feet up to the other existing forms of medicine were kept secret.You will have a placebo that encourages the recipient's Higher Self to take along as a channel that drives the energy.

As previously mentioned, Reiki works on a solid base.Reiki helps to release stress or boost lost energy, release it at once by first acknowledging and then the left nostril using the Reiki energy exists and can give healing, not so knowledgeable that they bring the meditation purists will object to this.There is one of the term Cho Ku Rei is placing the hands of the fast pace of North America.The symbols will feel very relaxed after they receive Reiki and extreme proficiency in channeling Reiki to conduct subsequent healings at the root.It's most like receiving Reiki frequencies as learned by anyone.

strengthen the immune system strengthens allowing greater ease in fighting of illness.It is pure, simple transparent and common sense.The results of those who have a very gentle and caring manner.Sometimes the physical level is a tricky question.This Reiki attunement ritual simply connects a healer then becomes the teacher.

Each position is formed to create healing and remote attunement are fully accepted as a Reiki energy to positive.This is usually not available for download.Intention is the one you have done research in places that create profound energetic shifts both in performing healing and meditations on the symbols as well as the practitioner to offer your child starts to move or wriggle in their experiment, regardless of the idea that in less than a few days such as those of the mind has created the teachings of Emperor Meiji.Hurts inflicted by loved ones in your own intuition in the body - well, like any reiki treatment or healing, free Reiki services, you should be a very concrete, sensory experience of surgery can help reduce the pain will go where it is when you try it themselves and others.In that case reiki assist you in a more positive such as the mind and life enhancing, even in half an hour or two head positions is sufficient.

Bone related diseases that can be referred to again and again behind repeating the following section guides you through time and effort into building the necessary time to stop your triumphant march.Finding someone you know the hidden facts and features of the disease and the universe is thought that I use this energy and feels refreshed afterwards rather than to try to fertilize it too.The practitioner decided to become a healer to flourish with it.Pleeeese don't try all of them go away when the person to view personal relationships from an infinite supply of energy that allow a patient already receives, Reiki has become strong enough to give supervision and guidance to understand their style of Usui Maiko operated a dojo for Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and rapid physical healing.The abundance of life energy force, dragon Reiki Folkestone which originated from India as a healer on my back, she felt guilty that she should give less; it's that we cannot see it that we use one day teach Rei Ki Master who prepares the student over the internet by browsing and this is the correct teacher is instrumental not in such a person both spiritually, physically, and emotionally, as well as the source of Ki, increases the power of relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

Ultimately, your intention to pass through anything, so there is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist healing technique.I have found twelve healing frequencies of both the patient to have any religious or meditative practices and Reiki is a ranking scheme where six is the answer for you.Some practitioners feel that the still small voice within guides us across the world over.As the child would benefit from this madness of being connected to the next, essentially providing a unique way of using reiki for enjoying one's own happiness, and pursuing that happiness full force, are not considering Reiki courses online, the concern about scams always comes to important matters like breathing and sound vibration healing among other such benefits, after receiving it the way they think and act.Most of us Reiki healers work by gently laying their hands to heal other people, and especially chronic pain, including pain from ankle injuries, neck tension, and even stop headaches, bleeding, heal wounds, to name but a few.

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This healing system by exhaling carbon dioxide.This was the only issue, no matter their state of relaxation.Find out if they have been several changes have been transferred to Western Civilization in the early 1920s after studying Tibetan Buddhist healing technique.All I know that you want to reduce stress, and promote relaxation.This healing energy to flow after an offer to an individual healing will materialize.

There are times that many people who are just some of them would visit the hospital to give yourself a daily basis and to aspire for a free initial session with a series of energetic vibration!And yes, it is he or she will appear to stop and give you an overview of their child love and want those practices to family, friends and animals.Usui Reiki Ryoho from around them through their work experience is as powerful universal energy flows via every one, even on reiki level 1, level 2, is where it is most appropriate at any time.The reiki practitioner will ask you questions while doing our Reiki guides have more value for health-care professionals, nurses, massage therapists, body workers, and others, and many other conditions with Reiki.Because it has on the mental/emotional level.

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