Leaving Melbourne to Teach on a Remote Island

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These photos were taken during my last weekend as a Melbourne resident. Friends gathered to say goodbye and wish us well on our adventure ahead. Whilst we all said our goodbyes, it was, and still is hard to imagine not seeing them face-to-face for the remainder of the year. Whilst I am sad to say goodbye to old friends (for now), I look forward to meeting new ones. Hopefully they will be at least one third as hilarious, extravagant, creative and kind-hearted as those who came to share food, stories and laughs one last time.



Adrian & I enjoying our friends' company.






I wouldn’t expect anything less from these creative, spontaneous women- Tam & Liz.
Catch ya laterz Melbourne.  xoxox
Location: Northern Territory, Australia

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