G’day from Emerald Beach! We were ready for laid-back coastal vibes, but before we reached Emerald Beach, we had one of the most chaotic travel days of the entire trip. From window malfunctions to flat tires and soaked cushions, the journey was far from smooth. Luckily, the evening brought one of the most magical sunsets including kangaroos (and some other unexpected toilet visitors) that made it all worth it. Let’s dust off the next pages of my Down Under Diary!
TL;TR · Emerald Beach
Too long to read (TL;TR) the whole blog article? Here’s the quick summary:
- 🎞️ Travel Recap: A quick look back at Sydney.
- 🌧️ Port Macquarie: Broken shutter, soaked cushion, and skipped brekkie.
- 🛞 Tyre Trouble: We hit a curb, cracked the tyre and had to change it.
- 🛣️ Tip Left-Side Driving: Tips for driving on the left side of the road.
- 🚌 Tip Motorhome Driving: Tips for driving a (huge) motorhome.
- 🥗 Nambucca Heads: Ocean-view lunch with drying gadgets.
- 🩴 Emerald Beach: Wet socks, roo poo, and endless sand, but still worth it.
- 🌅 Kangaroo Sunset: Headland walk turned into a kangaroo dream.
- 🌮 Fajitas Dinner: Delicious but turned the motorhome into a mobile taco truck.
- 🥗 Tip Roadtrip Meals: Simple and tasty meal ideas for cooking on the go.
- 🚽 Dunny Drama: A possum surprise on the toilet.
- 🇦🇺 Tip Australian Slang: Aussie slang survival kit.
- 🦜 Sunrise Fail: Wrong time, cloudy sky, but parrots did the wake-up call.
- 🛠️ Cupboard Crisis: Door wouldn’t close, fixed with Swiss multitool power.
- 🗳️ Your Vote: What’s been your biggest travel fail? Vote now!
- 📝 All Diaries: Missed a post? Catch up on all Down Under Diary adventures.
- 💬 Your Stories: Share your wildest travel breakdowns in the comments!
- 📨 All Comments: View what the Down Under Diary community is sharing.
🎞️ Travel Recap · Sydney
Following the buzz of Sydney and a not-so-warm welcome from a giant huntsman spider, we were keen to meet some of Australia’s cuter animals. And after seeing the results from last week’s poll (snakes were the least liked, followed closely by bugs and spiders), don’t worry – this blog is a spider-free zone. Promise!
April 13, 07:00 · Hasty Escape from Port Macquarie 🌧️
The campsite might’ve looked peaceful, but it definitely wasn’t. We were woken up by the shrieking of what felt like every bird in New South Wales. The day didn’t start off great and continued even worse: The shutter on our back window was stuck and refused to budge. Since we needed that window for visibility while driving, we rolled it up and taped it to the ceiling. Engineering skills? Nope, we’re just girls … And the next mistake appeared: It had rained overnight, and we had left the side window open. The cushion by the table was completely soaked. And surprise: So were the camping chairs stored underneath. With everything damp and morale low, we skipped brekkie and hit the road, hoping for a more scenic and peaceful moment at Nambucca Heads (spoiler: which won’t quite happen).
💡Packlist Tip: Bring or buy tape to solve any kind of engineering issue.
April 13, 08:45 · Tyre Trouble 🛞
If a broken shutter and soaked cushions weren’t enough, shortly after leaving Port Macquarie, we hit a curb (yes, we underestimated the space on the left side of the motorhome thanks to left-side driving). The result: a crack in one of the tyres. Our first move? Calling our dads and boyfriends back in Switzerland… at 3 AM their time. Not super helpful. So we turned to the rental company’s emergency hotline. After sending some photos and our coordinates, we waited for instructions. While waiting, we made the best of it and had brekkie in the forest (not quite the ocean view we’d imagined for). Eventually, we were told to drive carefully to the nearest service center, about 40 minutes away, to get the tyre replaced. That drive felt like forever, just hoping the tyre wouldn’t explode. But thankfully, everything worked out.
💡Packlist Tip: If you’re new to left-side driving in Australia, full insurance will be worth it for any incident.
💡 Extra Tip · Left-side Driving
In Australia, you drive on the left side of the road, and the steering wheel is on the right side of the vehicle. That means roundabouts, intersections, and even parking work in the opposite direction compared to most European countries. Although I didn’t drive the motorhome myself (our insurance only covered three drivers – and to be honest, I was happy to leave it to the others), here are a few tips from Sabrina, Simona and Vanessa to help you stay safe and relaxed on Aussie roads – without bouncing off a curb like we did.
- 💡 Switched controls: In many vehicles, the indicators and windshield wipers are reversed. Don’t worry, everyone turns on their wipers instead of blinking at least once!
- 🛣️ Stick to the center line: Use the middle road line as your guide and keep your vehicle aligned just left of it. That helps especially on narrow roads.
- 👀 Teamwork helps: Two pairs of eyes are better than one! Your co-driver should be just as focused, helping navigate and giving early cues when turning.
- 🔄 Roundabouts & intersections: Don’t panic! Most have directional arrows painted on the road to show the correct flow. Just follow them.
- ⏫ Take-Over: You overtake on the right side – don’t forget to check mirrors and blind spots on the left side!
- 🚘 Follow the locals: If there’s a vehicle in front of you, follow its lead.
- 📝 Post-it reminder: Stick a post-it with “← Keep left!” on your windshield as a quick visual cue.
- ⌚️ Accessories: Swap your watch or ring to the other hand while being in Australia.
- 🧠 Stay calm & take it slow: It might feel strange at first, but your brain adjusts faster than you’d expect.
- 🦘Watch for wildlife: Kangaroos and wallabies are most active around dawn and dusk, which makes them more likely to suddenly jump onto the road. Try to plan your driving so you’re off the road during these times or at night.
- 🛡️ Worst case: Be prepared and make sure you’ve got good insurance. When you’re not used to driving on the left, small mistakes can happen at any time. Better safe than sorry.
And yes, we ended up on the wrong side of the road a few times too… for example just after pulling out of a gas station or empty intersection. It’s way easier to go wrong when the street is totally empty. If there are other vehicles around, you’ll naturally fall in line.
💡 Extra Tip · Motorhome Driving
Driving a huge motorhome (our had a height of 3.5 meters, length of 7.3 meters, width of 2.3 meters, and weight of 1.5 tons) in Australia is totally manageable. With a few clever tricks, it can be a relaxed ride!
- 🔒 Secure everything before driving: Secure everything before driving: Close cupboards, lock drawers, and make sure nothing can slide, tip, or roll – even items you think won’t move, like the soap or dish brush in the kitchen. Trust us, just put everything in a safe spot. If available, don’t forget to pull across the safety net for the bed too.
- 🔥 Gas bottle: Always turn off the gas bottle before hitting the road.
- 🚪 Doors and Windows: Lock the entry door, close all windows, and put all shutters up.
- 🛣️ Wide roads: Most highways and country roads are broad and well-maintained. Even with a large vehicle, you’ll have plenty of room to navigate.
- 📝 Post-it reminder: Write down the vehicle’s height, length, width, and weight and stick it on your windshield, super helpful for tunnels, bridges, and parking garages.
- 🌉 Toll roads: Some cities have toll tunnels or bridges. Ask your rental company how tolls are handled, some register the plate, others require an app or pass.
- 🚧 No unsealed roads: Many motorhome and campervan rental agreements prohibit driving on unsealed or gravel roads. Check your contract, you might not be insured if you break this rule.
- ⛽️ Always fuel up early: In rural and outback areas, petrol stations can be 100+ km apart and not always open. Don’t wait until your tank is low. When in doubt, top up.
And yes, we definitely learned some of these the hard way: Once, we didn’t fully close a cupboard, and a whole drawer of plates flew out on a curve. Another time, the fridge door burst open on a steep hill and everything rolled through the van. And that post-it reminder? Lifesaver. We were just about to drive under a low bridge we wouldn’t have fit through. Shoutout to our camping neighbors who didn’t check, they lost the whole roof of their van. So yes… always read those signs!
April 13, 12:30 · Lunch at Nambucca Heads 🥗
Finally we reached Nambucca Heads to have our lunch there. Fortunately there was a picknick table, so we could enjoy our tomato salad and the view over the ocean while our cushion and camping chairs were basking in the sun on a parking lot.
✨ Hidden Gem: Nambucca Heads Captain Cook Lookout
💡 Insider Tip: Double-check windows before bed.
April 13, 16:00 · Arrival at Emerald Beach 🩴
After a bumpy travel day, Emerald Beach welcomed us with open arms. Then, eager to stretch our legs, we headed to the beach. There was a small stream cutting across the sand. Vanessa wisely removed her shoes and walked through. The rest of us attempted the big jump … and we failed. We squished along in wet socks and soaked sneakers, with sand clinging to them (and let me tell you, once there’s sand in the motorhome, it’s there forever). And as if that wasn’t enough, we later ended up stepping in roo poo too. But the views made up for it and we were smart enough to take a different path back.
💡Packlist Tip: Bring or buy a small brush (if not already included in the the motorhome equipment).
April 13, 17:15 · Kangaroos at Sunset 🦘🌅
We hiked up to the Emerald Beach Headland and found ourselves in the middle of a kangaroo documentary. A joey peeked out from its mum’s pouch, and a couple of males were having a boxing match in the distance. And the sunset was unreal: golden light, ocean breeze, and a peaceful mob of kangaroos grazing. From the first glimpse of the beach to the last kangaroo sighting, it was one of those places that took us completely by surprise with moments which we don’t forget!
✨ Hidden Gem: Emerald Beach Reserve, Emerald Beach Headland, Look At Me Now Headland Walk at Sunset
April 13, 19:00 · Fajitas Dinner 🌮
Simona and Sabrina whipped up delicious fajitas. In fact, it was so good, that the motorhome smelled like a Mexican food truck for days (and our towels even weeks after).
💡Insider Tip: Cooking smells stick around, choose wisely, what comes on your menu plan if you are cooking inside of the motorhome.
💡 Extra Tip · Easy Roadtrip Meals
Before setting off, our chef Simona prepped a little “on-the-road recipe book” with go-to meals – quick to make, few ingredients, and perfect for life in a motorhome kitchen.
Breakfast
Start the day strong so you’re not starving by 10 AM.
- 🥣 Porridge, overnight oats or muesli with fruit
- 🥪 Bread/Toast with jam/butter/honey
- 🥑 Avocado toast
- 🍳 Egg sunny-side up
- 🥞 Pancakes
Lunch on the Go
Most days we were out and about at lunchtime, which meant a cold picnic-style lunch or grabbing something local.
- 🥗 Greek salad
- 🍅 Caprese salad
- 🥙 Rice, pasta, or couscous salad
- 🥯 Bread or bagel with cold cuts, smoked salmon
- 🌯 Wraps
- 🫓 Pita bread with hummus
- 🥕 Snack carrots, cucumbers, peperoni with dips
Dinner
In the evenings, we took more time to cook a proper meal.
- 🍝 Pasta, gnocchi or tortellini (tomato, pesto, veggie mix, carbonara or salmon)
- 🍚 Risotto
- 🍲 Couscous with veggies
- 🥞 Omelettes
- 🥗 Veggie bowls
- 🥘 Thai curry with rice
- 🍗 Chicken Breast with veggies
- 🧀 Cold platter
Avoid
During the first week, Simona went all-in with ambitious meals… until we realised that strong smells stick around in the motorhome. From then on, we avoided anything too intense. If you want to keep the motorhome fresh, skip:
- 🌮 Fajitas
- 🍔 Burgers
- 🥓 Anything roasted
- 🧄 Strong ingredients like garlic, onions, strong cheeses, or canned fish
April 13, 20:30 · Dunny Drama 🦝
Just when Vanessa thought she had a quiet moment on the dunny, a noise surprised her during the toilet visit. Big round, curious eyes were starring at her: A possum suddenly appeared out of the ceiling. We’re still unsure if it was cute or creepy. And the dunny dramas didn’t end there: Later on the travel Simona accidentally locked herself inside in a toilet at a service area, causing a panic moment until an employee came to the rescue.
💡 Extra Tip · Australian Slang
Dunny? Yes, that’s Aussie for toilet. After Vanessa’s surprise visitor and Simona’s unexpected lock-in, we figured it’s time for a quick slang survival kit. Australians love their abbreviations – here are a few we came across:
- 🕒 Arvo = Afternoon
- 🍳 Brekkie = Breakfast
- ☂️ Brolly = Umbrella
- 🍺 Bottle-O = Liquor store
- 🔥 Bushfire = Wildfire
- 🐓 Chook = Chicken
- 🚽 Dunny = Toilet
- 🤦🏼♀️ Drongo = Idiot
- 👋🏻 G’day = Hello
- 👯♂️ Mate = Friend
- 🦟 Mozzies = Mosquitoes
- ⛽ Servo = Gas station
- 🪼 Stinger = Jellyfish
- 🇦🇺 Straya = Australia
- 🩴 Thongs = Flip-flops
April 14, 05:15 · Kind of Sunrise 🦜
The Alarms rang at 5:15 AM. Sunrises are early in Australia, and you quickly learn to become a morning person (more or less). We wanted to catch the sunrise and the kangaroos in morning light. But… we’d looked up the wrong time to day before. So despite our best intentions, we nearly missed it. Luckily, the sky was cloudy, so we didn’t miss much. At least the kangaroos were already up and the reserve came slowly alive with birdsong. Especially from the parrots, whose unbelievably dreadful screeching noise was quite the complete opposite of their beautiful appearance.
💡Insider Tip: Be aware sunrises (and sunsets) are early in East Australia.
April 14, 07:45 · Morning Cupboard Crisis 🛠️
Just before we wanted to hitting the road, a cupboard refused to close and was about to rattle the whole drive. In typical Swiss manner we brought a Swiss Knife with a screwdriver (which is also equipped with a knife, tweezers, tenoning, file, and much more) and we could take it apart on the spot.
💡Packlist Tip: Pack a handy Swiss multitool (in your checked luggage if you’re flying) – it can be a real lifesaver on the road. Look for one with essentials like a corkscrew, pliers, screwdriver, scissors, knife, and can opener.
🗳️ Your Vote · Travel Troubles
Before we’re arriving at our next destination Noosa it’s time for a poll. What have been your biggest travel fails so far? Take the fun poll and see how your travel troubles compare to others!
All Down Under Diaries
Did you miss one of the blog posts? Catch up on all the Down Under Diary adventures here:
- 🌴 #1 G’day: The Ultimate Australia’s East Coast Road Trip
- 🏄🏼♂️ #2 Sydney: Giant Spider, Jetlag, & the Great Easter Brekkie Fail
- 🦘 #3 Emerald Beach: Motorhome Issues, Kangaroos, & the Surprise Visit on the Dunny (this blog article)
- 🌊 #4 Noosa: Rain Disaster, Desperate Cash Hunt, & the Coastal Night(mare) Walk
- 🐕 #5 Fraser Island: Guided Adventure Tour, Dingos, & the Champagne Pools (with Video!)
- 🌅 #6 Cape Hillsborough: Digital Detox, Failed Job Interviews, & the Sunrise Kangaroo Dream
- 🩵 #7 Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach Paradise, & the Scenic Flight (with Videos!)
- 🐨 #8 Magnetic Island: Barbie Car, Wild Koala Hunts, & the Motorhome Breakdown Finale
💬 Your Stories · Breakdown
Share your stories in the comments at the very bottom of the page (after “You might also like”) in English or German. I’m happy about every comment and reply to each one! Whether it’s a quick note or a full tale, I’d love to hear from you.
Full East Coast Australia itinerary: If you leave at least three comments across any of my eight blog posts by 1 June 2025, and I’ll email you my full itinerary – with must-sees, hidden gems, campgrounds, and activities. Let’s just say I love lists: over 150 stops are already noted, and my Apple Maps has 200+ saved places. But first, let me finish my semester – promise! 💌
❌ What was your worst travel experience or travel day where everything went wrong?
🛞 Have you ever had a flat tyre? How?
Thanks for following along, cheers from Emerald Beach and ’til next time in Noosa!
Yours, Géraldine 👋🏻👩🏼🦱🦘
I’d love to hear from you (in English or German)! 💬
Full East Coast Australia itinerary: If you leave at least three comments across any of my eight blog posts by 1 June 2025, and I’ll email you my full itinerary! 💌
English
❌ What was your worst travel experience or travel day where everything went wrong?
🛞 Have you ever had a flat tyre? How?
Deutsch
❌ Was war dein schlimmstes Reiseerlebnis oder ein Reisetag, an dem alles schief ging?
🛞 Hattest du schon einmal eine Reifenpanne? Wie?
By fortune, no such bad-luck-day comes to my mind. But I remember something ugly that happened recently when travelling by RV: We were tired and it was late at night & cold when we returned to the campground after a beautiful day in the Arches NP 🇺🇸. It always was my task to look after the installations around/outside the RV. So I reconnected the tubes and opened the valves. Unfortunately, the blackwater hose wasn‘t screwed tight enough so all toilet water ran out! Well, we fixed it and cleaned up – and for sure this did & will never happen again!
G’day Rachele, ohh no, that sounds horrible! 😅 That definitely counts as a “never again” kind of moment and definitely not the kind of late-night action you’d hoped for after a long day. Arches NP must have made up for it though,what did you explore that day? Any favorite arches or viewpoints? 🏜️
One of my worst travel moments happened during a holiday. I bought some new clothes and was really excited to wear them, but I made the mistake of washing them in the hotel apartment. I didn’t realize how hot the water was, and they ended up shrinking! It was so disappointing because they were brand new, and now they were way too small to wear.🥲
Luckily, I’ve never had a flat tire.🙏🏼
G’day Hildegart, that’s a shame to hear! 🥹👚 By the way, what sometimes helps with shrunken clothes: soak them in lukewarm water with a bit of hair conditioner for about 30 minutes. Then gently stretch them back into shape while they’re damp. Sometimes it works miracles! Did you already test this? 👗
Luckily we didn’t have any problems with ou campervan when I was in Australia! I would have been so lost 😩 But I second the tipp with bringing a Swiss knife, it always comes in handy!
G’day Fabienne, so lucky you escaped all the camper chaos! We were honestly totally lost when things went wrong. But in the end, we can laugh about it 🤭 Where exactly did you travel to in Australia? 🇦🇺
Die grössten Fails, sind doch auch immer die besten Geschichten zum Erzählen 🤭 Und da habe ich tatsächlich auch einige auf Lager. Auf unserer Reise durch Vietnam z.B. haben wir es tatsächlich geschafft, an den falschen Flughafen zu fahren! Immerhin konnten wir auch von dort aus an unser Zielort fliegen – aber natürlich mussten wir die nächste Verbindung erst abwarten und haben den Tag auf unbequemen Wartesitzen verbracht. Auf der gleichen Reise haben wir übrigens auch einen anderen Flug fast verpasst, weil ein Freund sein Handy im Taxi liegen gelassen hat.. Tja, in dieser Gruppe reisen wir nun nur noch mit dem Zug! 😉
G’day Marina, ohh, das hört sich nach einem einzigen grossen Chaos an… 🤯 Top Einstellung, solche Geschichten sind später definitiv die besten zu Erzählen. Aber ob der Zug wahnsinnig viel besser ist, naja, auch den kann man verpassen 🚉 Danke fürs Teilen! Wart ihr in dieser Gruppe seit eurer Vietnam-Reise nochmals unterwegs und verlief dann alles besser? ✈️
One of my worst travel experiences was, when I was in my favorite city, London, and got sick.🤒 Instead of exploring the amazing city, I had to stay in bed – worst nightmare ever!!😞 I’m looking forward to your next blog post. 😍
G’day Vanessa, thanks so much for following along! I’m happy you’re enjoying the blog, and the next post is already in the progress 🔜 Oh no, that really is a travel nightmare! 😢 Do you have any plans to visit London anytime soon again and to catch up on all missed plans? 🏙️💂♀️
Mein schlimmstes Reiseerlebnis war Alaska, wo es jeden Tag regnete, und wir am Zelten waren
G’day Sandra, oh je, Dauerregen und Zeltferien klingt wirklich nach einer Herausforderung! 🌧️⛺ Ich hoffe, ihr habt trotzdem ein paar schöne Erinnerungen mitgenommen! Hast du irgendwelche Tipps, die du anderen für misslungenes Wetter mitgeben kannst?
Ich habe den Eindruck, man vergisst die Fails mit den Jahren wieder.
An zwei kann ich mich nur noch erinnern, beide Male in Italien: Einmal sind wir zu einer Hochzeit in der Nähe nach Venedig geflogen. Kurz vor der Landung gab es Probleme mit der Maschine, leider gäbe es niemanden in Venedig, der sie reparieren könnte. Also mussten wir direkt über Venedig umkehren und nach Zürich zurückkehren, wo uns ein Bus wieder ans Gate chauffierte. Nach zwei Stunden Wartezeit traten wir ein zweites Mal den Flug nach Venedig an und kamen mit über 4 Stunden Verspätung an. Das Restaurant, in dem wir reserviert hatten, räumte bereits alle Tische ab, die Vermieterin hatte den Schlüssel irgendwo versteckt, alles war stockduster um Mitternacht und wir suchten mit den Handy-Taschenlampen ewig nach dem Schlüssel. Immerhin zur Hochzeit schafften wir es rechtzeitig. Das zweite Mal waren wir mitten im November von Mailand nach Cinque Terre aufgebrochen. Während über Mailand die Sonne strahlte, schüttete es in Cinque Terre aus Kübeln. Alle Fensterläden blieben an dem Tag zugeklappt, kein Restaurant öffnete und nach einer Stunde brachen wir wieder nach Mailand auf. Seither halte ich mich von Cinque Terre fern.
G’day Jasmin, danke für deine Geschichten! Das hört sich nach sehr ereignisreichen und turbulenten Ferien an. Ja, eventuell sollt ihr euch von Cinque Terre fernhalten 😉🍋 Ich hoffe sehr für dich, dass die nächsten Ferien problemlos verlaufen! Warst du zwischenzeitlich nochmals in Italien und klappte dann (hoffentlich) alles? 🇮🇹
Howdy. Luckily i‘ve never had a flat tyre on holiday. But one time in Sardegna we ran out of gas for the stove. It was on a sunday night so the chances to buy the right gas container was nearly zero. But after one hour and some some phone calls in italian we managed to get the right gas container and we could continuing with cooking. Since then we always carry a spare gas contaioner when we are on camping holidays.
G’day Andrin, oh no, running out of gas in the middle of cooking sounds like a true camping classic! 🥲 Props to you for managing to find a replacement on a Sunday night in Sardinia in Italian! 🇮🇹 Do you have an other camping hacks, which you learned from your experiences? 🚐
oh I would love to go to Australia – especially for all these cute animals! 🙂
but for real: is spiders a big deal there? these are the animals I wouldn’t want to meet
G’day Nina, thank you for sharing your fears! About the spiders… honestly, they do exist (and yes, some are big), but it’s not like they’re lurking around every corner. Most of the time, you won’t even see them. If you’re curious, you can read more about spiders and other venomous creatures in Australia here: https://blog.hslu.ch/majorobm/2025/03/20/downunderdiary-post-2/#:~:text=💡%20Extra%20Tip%20·%20Australia’s%20Venomous%20and%20Dangerous%20Wildlife
But don’t let those creatures hold you back — the adventure is totally worth it! And the cute animals definitely outweigh the scary ones. Which (fluffy) Aussie animal would you most love to meet? 🐨🦘🦜
G’day Géraldine!
Wow, what an adventure! 🚐✨ From tyre trouble to surprise possum encounters, this blog had me laughing and feeling the chaos with you. Definitely taking notes on the Swiss Knife tip—sounds like the ultimate lifesaver!
My worst travel fail? Missing a flight because I was waiting at the wrong gate… in the wrong terminal. 😅 Ended up sprinting through the airport like a scene from a bad action movie—spoiler: I didn’t make it.
Looking forward to your next travel mishaps—I mean, adventures! 😉
Cheers,
Cornel
G’day Cornel, oh nooo, the wrong gate and the wrong terminal! That sounds like a true travel horror story 🥹 Thanks for sharing your travel fail, it made me feel better about our own misadventures. More adventures (and chaos) coming soon! What was your funniest or most beautiful travel memory – to make up for the missed flight? ✈️
Dear Géraldine,
I’m absolutely loving your travel updates! 🚌✨
I actually had a travel fail when my boyfriend and I were trying to get back home from Finland. It was during Covid, and the rules kept changing constantly. On the day of our return to Switzerland, we found out that leaving Finland was only allowed with two vaccine doses. But since my boyfriend had previously had Covid, he had only received one.
Let’s just say… it took a lot of patience 😅 and we almost ended up paying several hundred euros for a last-minute test at the airport. 💸 In the end, my persuasive skills saved the day, and we just made it back to Switzerland in time ✈️🙌 – which was a huge relief, because I was starting my new job the very next day! 😌
G’day Saara, thank you for your kind words! Wow, what a story! That sounds so stressful 🥹 I can totally imagine the panic at the airport, yeah, those Covid times were quite challenging 🦠 Even in 2023 for our Australia trip we had to bring our covid certificates for the transit over Singapore. Thanks so much for sharing, I’m glad for you that everything worked out in the end! 💛 And did you have a good start at your new job? 👩🏼💻