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I’m going to Australia this weekend and I’m so excited but nobody to share with!

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superexcitedaboutit · 26/03/2026 17:20

I’m travelling alone. Mid 50s. Single. Adult kids could not care less!

but I’m so excited now my annual leave has begun!

I’ve booked a lounge at the airport and preordered duty free. I’m flying Qantas PE from LHR - picked up some jargon.

dont think I’ve missed anything but who knows

sooooo excited!!!!

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echt · 14/04/2026 09:07

I'm so glad you had such a good time. And the best is being with a new part of your family.

Now for the important question, did you see kangaroo 1) not in a zoo 2) not dead on the Hume Highway with a fluorescent X sprayed on it?

superexcitedaboutit · 14/04/2026 09:17

@echtyea loads!!! There is an area literally across the road from their house that has dozens and dozens! Did see one dead one on the road in the bush tho 🥺

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superexcitedaboutit · 14/04/2026 09:18

@OphirOh I am Cambodia and Vietnam then back here in two years ❤️

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echt · 14/04/2026 09:21

superexcitedaboutit · 14/04/2026 09:17

@echtyea loads!!! There is an area literally across the road from their house that has dozens and dozens! Did see one dead one on the road in the bush tho 🥺

I'm glad you saw live ones. I went for quite a few years before seeing ones in the wild. It's sad to see dead ones.

The ones with the fluorescent cross are dead female kangas that have been examined by a ranger to check if a viable joey is on board.

Ophir · 14/04/2026 13:08

superexcitedaboutit · 14/04/2026 09:18

@OphirOh I am Cambodia and Vietnam then back here in two years ❤️

Ooh, brilliant!

reversegear · 16/04/2026 04:14

superexcitedaboutit · 14/04/2026 08:21

Just a little update as I now countdown to my return home on Friday night 😩😩

Ive loved every single second. Meeting the Aussie branch of the extended family, huge parties, beach trips, city strolling, Sydney was incredible. I don’t want to go home!!

Arhh lovely update I just checked in to ask how it was all going, safe travels.

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