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Finish the Sentence: Australia

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Down under what exactly? With summer in full swing, the beaches packed and the skies deep blue, Australians have every right to feel right on top. It’s my first English speaking country since leaving Canada ten months ago, and it was never going to be a problem meeting new mates. Along with family and old friends kindly opening their doors for me, here are the locals and travellers I broke bread with during my four weeks on the island continent.



Kim
I am inspired by: People who take risks in their lives
I regret: Not keeping in touch with some really beautiful people
Today I am grateful for: Family, friends and the experience of life

Ryan
I am inspired by: Passionate people
I regret: Things I should have taken advantage of when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: A healthy and happy family

Malcolm
I am inspired by: The quality of Australian sport
I regret: Not having travelled enough
Today I am grateful for: Being happily married and about to be a father


Ian (SA)
I am inspired by: Studying Torah, and sport
I regret: Having to retire with injuries when I was a Springbok
Today I am grateful for: My beautiful family

Rael
I am inspired by: Humanity
I regret: Waiting to get to Australia before I could let myself be who I really am
Today I am grateful for: Erin's sense of humour

Erin
I am inspired by: Integrity
I regret: Acting without integrity
Today I am grateful for: My good health


Arthur
I am inspired by: Viv Richards
I regret: Not travelling more when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: My health

Rael
I am inspired by: People who spread our reputation through word of mouth
I regret: Not building dorms on the lower level
Today I am grateful for: Everything that has been planned coming into fruition

Duck
I am inspired by: Peace, love and war
I regret: My 5th birthday party
Today I am grateful for: A warm family and close friends


Angela
I am inspired by: Fashion
I regret: Not travelling alone when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: Sunshine

Dicca
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not buying my lamp before Xmas
Today I am grateful for: Being here

Damon
I am inspired by: Life, and the enjoyment it gives other and myself
I regret: Wearing my heart on my sleeve, from time to time.
Today I am grateful for: The life I have, good and bad


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