I’m grateful for RD; he’s been my rock and the perfect distraction. He puts a smile on my face and takes me to happier places, both in my heart and in the world around us. Yesterday, we jumped into the car and headed to an impromptu destination. RD let me be the navigator, and I picked Stanwell Park for its famous scenic routes.
We sat at Bald Point, soaking in the breathtaking view, with the wind in our hair as we thanked God for all His beautiful creations. The sun shone bright and warm, so we wandered around the park, squinting at the brightness, checking out the hang gliding launch pad, and adding it to our must-do list. Between discussions about wives expecting husbands to be handy and the unmatched usefulness of IT Programmers, we checked the map for our next adventure.
RD remembered reading rave reviews about the Sea Cliff Bridge, so we set off down the Grand Pacific Drive. The Grand Pacific Drive is a worthy, yet laidback rival to its Victorian inspiration, the Great Ocean Road. Beginning at the Royal National Park in Sydney's south, this road carves through craggy cliffs past rainforests, beaches and coastal villages, climaxing at the Sea Cliff Bridge, to Wollongong and beyond. It may lack natural wonders like the Twelve Apostles, but the Grand Pacific Drive is naturally wonderful.
Keeping with the theme of exploring Sydney, my best friends and I hit the city nightlife. We took far too many photos at Ramen Kan, browsed the night markets, and tried on items we had no intention of buying. We strolled around Darling Harbour, being tourists in our own city. I cherish God’s gift of relationships; being with RD and my best friends feels like home.
A Melbourne trip with RD and two of our mutual friends might be on the agenda this Easter break. We’re planning to do some café and bar hopping, fine dining, and cruising along the Great Ocean Road to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade.
One by one, my loved ones are bitten by the travel bug and eager to see the world. As they move overseas, I hope they don’t forget how amazing our home, Sydney, truly is.