Kia Ora! (Hello in Maori)
Lauren and Ryan here, writing to you all from Portland, OR, where we are busy getting ready for the incredible adventure we are about to embark on. We are so excited to meet you all in just a few days to start our journey in the Land Down Under! We are looking forward to learning about the flora and fauna in Australia and New Zealand, working on environmental efforts in the Great Barrier Reef, interacting with local people, and getting out of our comfort zones.
We hope you are enjoying wrapping up your summers and preparing to dive into this semester in whatever way feels right to you… spending time with family and friends, visiting your favorite local food spots, pondering your goals and intentions for our journey together, finding a book or two set in Australia or New Zealand to bring with you…
Safe travels to LAX this week, and we look forward to seeing your smiling faces in a few days!
Cheers from your trusty OEs,
Ryan & Lauren
