THANK YOU!
July 29, 2026
Jack: Thank y’all so much for sending me on the best Moondance trip it’s been so fun. We went night scuba diving with sharks and rappelled down 150ft cliffs. We also surfed in Australia. I hope Hollis’s trip went well and I can’t wait to hear about it. Looking forward to seeing y’all very soon and getting ready to head over to GT and give y’all some alone time.
Cash: Thank you so much for sending me on the best month of my life. I’ve met so many amazing people and made so many lifelong friends here. I have done so many unique things here and have been to a place I never imagined myself going to. I’m so grateful to be here, thank you guys. I honestly don’t want to come home at all but I can’t wait to see y’all and tell you all about it.
Harry: HI PARENTS, I’m sitting on a rooftop at sunset overlooking the Sydney opera house, the harbor, and the city skyline! I would not be here if it wasn’t for you and I can’t be more thankful I have never had such a complete 18 days full of wonder and adventure, I can’t wait to tell you guys all about it soon! I have found so many new passions and friends along with paths I want to explore, I LOVE YOU GUYS😁 see you soon, Your fav son- Harry
Alison: Hey Mom and Dad!! I hope y’all are doing well. This trip has been absolutely incredible and I can’t wait to come back and show y’all around! I am so thankful to y’all, nana, and papa for sending me on this trip. From a sunrise mountain summit to night diving with sharks to whitewater rafting a level 5 river, every moment has been filled with joy and laughter. This group is unlike any other, we have grown so close and have had so much fun together (we are already planning our reunion!) I can’t wait to show y’all all of the photos from this trip and all of the things I have gotten for y’all! I love y’all to the moon and back! See you soon❤️❤️❤️-Alison
Eleanor: Hi Mom and Dad! I’m having the very best time in Australia, and I’m so sad to leave tomorrow. Thank you again so much for such an amazing opportunity, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. See you soon!!🫶
Macy: hi mom and dad I love Australia so so much. This has been the craziest experience of my life and I am so grateful for this opportunity. I love you guys and can’t wait to see you soon! 🫶🫶
Will: Hey Mom and Dad, Thank yall so much for giving me this opportunity to explore Australia. This place has been amazing and I couldn’t asker for any more! Looking forward to telling yall all about it. See yall soon!
Julia: Mom and Dad, I’m so grateful to have spent the past three weeks here. It has been absolutely incredible. I will forever remember this experience and the amazing group that got to share it with. Love you guys so much and thanks for giving me this opportunity❤️❤️.
Simmons: Hey Mom and Dad, thank you so much for this incredible experience. This is by far one of the coolest trip I have ever been on.
Kate: Hi mom and dad!! Thank yall so much for sending me on this trip it’s been the most amazing experience ever. I can’t wait to see yall and tell you all about scuba diving and surfing and summiting Mt. Sonder! I’m so grateful for this opportunity and yall! Love you guys the most ❤️
Paul: Madre and Padre! This trip has been absolutely amazing and I want to thank you all for not only this one but all of the incredible ones that have culminated in this. I’ve loved being able to fully live in the moment, thank you all so much. I can’t wait to see you guys again!!! Love, Paul
Weston: Thank y’all so much for sending me on this trip! This was such a crazy, cool experience and it’s only been possible because of y’all. Can’t wait to see y’all soon and fill you in on everything. Love y’all and miss y’all
Time Flies When You're Having Fun!
July 27, 2026
Crikey!
Time is absolutely flying down here, and we can’t believe it’s the end of our 3rd section already. Per usual, we have much to report.
Our flight to Brisbane went smoothly, and we quickly hopped on a bus to head to our lodging (we love a bus). After a couple additional hours of travel, we were dropped off at a homestead-style group campsite nestled within the rainforest. We were over the moon to hear that we would be camping in real tents for the next couple of nights, which many of us had been longing for since leaving the outback a couple of weeks prior. Our outfitters met us at our site and gave us a quick rundown of our new crib. We were told where to set up tents, which path led to the bathroom, where to locate mugs for coffee/tea/hot chocolate, and which area of the field was home to the world’s most dangerous jumping ants… After sharing some side eyes and a few nervous chuckles, we got to work. Since this crew is made up of a bunch of Moondance legends, it didn’t take long for us to set up camp. After our outfitters left us, we filled our time with hacky sack, fairy hair (hair tinsel), friendship bracelet stations, darts, braiding, football, storytelling, and a fire. Weston was the catalyst for endless laughs, and I can still hear Eleanor’s contagious giggles as I write. Simmons got to work as our resident fairy hair expert and Kate our braider. It was an incredibly fun looking mess. Our outfitters absolutely spoiled us with a huge homemade meal for dinner. I mean, dish after dish lay before us. We ate till we were practically splitting at the seams and then gathered around for a moon up by the fire.
After a chilly night’s rest, we woke up and headed off for our next great adventure. To begin, we bused over to Mount Tinbeerwah, where we self-abseiled (rappelled) over 100ft off the rock face. Jack and Macy took the lead and stepped back off the edge first, setting the tone for the rest of us to follow. After a quick hike back up to the top and a little further still, we were blessed with a 360-degree view of Noosa. We took somewhere near 100 photos up there at the top. After a short walk back down to our bus, we hopped on and headed for the Noosa Everglades. We took a quick coffee shop stop before making it to our put-in site on Lake Cootharaba. We were greeted by many kangaroos on our drive over, which created much excitement within the group.
At the lake, we got into our kayaks and started our long paddle across the lake. It was a perfect, peaceful day with very little wind, which made it easier to focus on conversations with one another. Once we made it to the other side, we got out and began our hike to our campsite. For the beginning of the hike, we did what our guide, Kris, called a forest bath. Essentially, we spaced ourselves out in 1-minute intervals to allow a moment of alone time with nature – to reflect on our thoughts and connect with our surroundings. It was a very enriching activity, and we were all glad to have done it.
When we came back together as a group, we hiked in a line through the “bush” for a little over 6km until we came upon a beach in the Great Sandy National Park. This beach was especially remarkable not only for its immense beauty but because it is recognized by the country of Australia as a national highway. Despite how this might sound, there was absolutely nothing highway-related there (other than tire tracks in the sand and a few seemingly random and out-of-place speed limit signs). We were amazed that such a beautiful, arguably perfect beach was a highway. It took seeing a few 4-wheel drive trucks to wiz by before we really accepted this truth. We hiked along this sand highway for many more km before finally reaching our campsite for the night. At camp, we set up our tents and gathered around the table for conversation and a few rounds of 3 Men on a Couch. This was followed up by a genuine Aussie barbecue! Following dinner, our LODs led us in a special moonup by the ocean.
We went back to camp to tuck in for the night, and after brushing our teeth, Paul came over and told us that some baby kangaroos were by the bathroom! It’s a great example of how amazing this place is and a sneaky foreshadow to the future…
The next morning we hit the ground running, as we do. It was surfing day, so we filed into yet another bus and took off for the coastal highway! It was INSANE! At times, our bus was on the line of water and sand. If we wanted, we could have thrown a rock from our bus windows right into the ocean. On our drive over to Double Island Point, Rainbow Beach, we stopped to help a Green Sea Turtle which was injured from something it had eaten. We all oooo and ahhhhed at the turtle until a ranger came and took over. Alison’s kind heart reached for the turtle as she wished it safety and recovery, keeping it in her mind for the rest of the day. Many miles and a few whale sightings later, we made it to our surfing spot. If I could describe what I think an ideal surfing/beach spot would look like, this was it.
We threw on our wetsuits, listened to a quick lesson from our guides, and took to the water. Our group killed it! Cash, Harry, and Julia were naturals and caught wave after wave! Will pulled out some tricks too, doing the “cockroach” and “buddah” poses on his board. Alison did a headstand! It was all very impressive, and every member of our group looked like naturals. After coming off the water, we all played some serious death sack, which slowly morphed into us all trying to tabletop each other. It was madness. And just when we thought this day couldn’t get any better, a 4WD ice cream truck rolled right past us on the beach. Ice cream for all!
In order to beat the incoming tide, we piled back into the bus and got back onto the coastal highway. We drove past our campsite and towards the town of Noosa. One ferry ride later, we got back onto the mainland and made our way to our VILLAS? I’ve never seen a group disappear as fast as we did on arrival at our villas. Our 3 cozy and fully fitted houses sit right next to each other on the waterfront of Noosa. Once settled in, we walked to a nearby Mexican restaurant for dinner, shared in a moonup under the stars, and slept oh so deeply in our soft beds.
This morning, we woke up and shared a home-cooked breakfast on one of our porches, which all made us feel right at home. Once we were all filled up and ready for the day, we bused over to the Australian Zoo! We spent hours and hours walking around looking at all the different exhibits. Our honorable mentions include a kangaroo enclosure which allowed us to walk right up to kangaroos and pet them, a similar exhibit for koalas (way cuter in person than we could’ve ever imagined), and the crocoseum. In case any one of you is wondering, Steve Irwin’s face is plastered on every available square inch of this zoo. And rightfully so!
After our fill of zoo exploration, we headed home to our villas. We rounded out the day with a nap, a walk to a nearby beach, and a massive Iron Chef competition at the villas’ communal outdoor kitchen. Results of the competition to come…
We’ve had the time of our lives out here, and we’re sad to think that it’s coming to an end. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we still have a few more adventures to go. We’re soaking in as much as we can, and we’ll update you with our final days soon. Until then…!
– Grace, John, and the MYS crew
Enjoying the Warm Sun!
July 24, 2026
Hello friends and family!!
It’s been another incredible week out here in Australia and we have soooo much to catch you up on! The last time we chatted, we were leaving Alice Springs and hopping on a flight headed towards Cairnes. It was a quick and relaxing ride and we were glad to have a minute of stillness. We didn’t even touch down before getting an idea of just how different this next section was going to be. Out of our airplane windows were saw the beautiful blue coast and wild, jungly mountains. Much different than the desert we grew accustomed to.
Once we landed, we hopped onto a shuttle and made our way to our now beloved, Little Drifters Hotel (our home for the bulk of this past week). We settled into our rooms and set out to find a dinner spot. We settled on a pizza/Italian restaurant that was in the heart of the very lively town of Cairnes. It was so fun to be immersed in all of the locals! We followed it up with a froyo stop and a moonup near the coast.
After a good nights rest and a delicious breakfast at a nearby cafe, we set off on our first adventure of the section, rafting! We hopped on a bus and started making our way towards the Tully River. After a couple hours, we arrived at the river and quickly gathered in our rafting groups! Due to an uneven raft seating setup, Cash and Eleanor (being the amazing LODs that they were) sat at the front of a boat together, taking charge with a group of their own. Once we were briefed and got a few practice strokes in, we began the raft.
It didn’t take long before we realized just how insane this river raft was going to be. It was two FULL hours of class 4 and 5 rapids! It was also 2 full hours of screaming and belly laughs! The rapids were seemingly endless and each one seemed more fun than the last. After getting our fill of rapids, rock jumping, and quick swims, we made it to our take out spot and hopped back on our bus. After a pit stop at a local pub for dinner, we made it back to the Little drifter where we rounded out the day.
The next day we woke up raring to go for our next BIG activity… Scuba! Because some of us were scuba certified and some of us weren’t, our group split into two smaller groups and went our separate ways with the goal of coming back together as one fully certified group down the road. Kate, Julia, Simmons, Will, Eleanor, and Weston were our uncertified people who spent the day in scuba theory class learning the ins and outs of all things scuba. It was certainly a learning filled day but this group made it fun and eventful with absolute ease. Dare I say school was fun?? The other half of the group, Macy, Paul, Alison, Jack, and Harry made their way to the Divers Den day boat where they got to have 3 open water dives on the Great Barrier Reef! How cool is that?!
After a full day of scuba and scuba theory, our group lovingly came back together. We decided to go get takeout at a local night market and eat together by the coast for some more one on one time. The night market is a must-ask when the crew gets home. It was awesome! After a much deserved nights rest we headed off to bed.
The next morning we woke up eager and ready to go. After the scuba scare of 26′, we were so excited to be able to get all of our uncertified people into the pool for our first day of real scuba training. Once our group scarfed down some breakfast, we parted ways one last time to conquer our separate goals for the day. Our uncertified group made their way back to scuba school and our certified group back to the diving boat.
After a honest day of scuba lessons/practices and a full day of diving, our two groups once again came back, caught up over diner, and headed off to bed.
The most anticipated day of this section had finally arrived when we woke up the next morning. On this day, our entire group was to get on the Divers Den day boat for a dive on the Great Barrier Reef all together! For some of us, this boat had become a routine and familiar vessel offering deep sea exploration, and for others it marked a great accomplishment and offered the opportunity for the first chance at seeing the world from a whole new perspective. The group was buzzing! After a 90 minute ride far out into the ocean, we stopped at our first dive spot for the day.
Our uncertified group geared up with nervous/excited anticipation as this was going to be their first time scuba diving in open water. Our certified group followed behind, gearing up with steady ease and a sense of stoic confidence. We often joked that our certified group resembled a Navy Seal team while our uncertified group took more of a liking to a bunch of soaking wet ducklings that had been tossed around in the waves.
After 2 successful dives on the reef, we took all of our gear off and transferred over onto another boat, Ocean Quest, for our final dive of the day. In addition to this final dive, we were also going to be spending the night on the boat! We could not believe that we would be diving and sleeping in/on the Great Barrier Reef. It was a truly surreal experience to say the least. After our final dive, we enjoyed a delicious dinner on the boat, and squeezed into the boys room for moonup on the ocean. I cannot emphasize enough how mind blowing and wonderful this experience was for us all.
After a much deserved nights rest on the boat, which Kate described as “a natural water bed experience”, we got up and ready for our first dive of the day. This dive was especially important to us because if successful, it was going to be the final dive that our uncertified people needed to do before becoming a fully certified open water diver. And successful it was! With much joy and at long last, our group was able to mix together and explore the Great Barrier Reef side by side. It was one of the most beautiful, exciting, and rewarding moments of our trip so far. It was remarkable to see the hard work of the originally uncertified people pay off and it was equally as amazing to see how the originally certified people took such good care of those of us that had not yet had the opportunity to explore the reef with full autonomy. It was extremely bonding.
After finishing off our final dive, we shared a hearty lunch of steak and potatoes on the boat and then transferred back onto the Divers Den day boat where we started making our way back to land. This section of the trip was an indescribable experience that I know non of us will ever forget. Most of us still can’t fully grasp how incredible it was and how lucky we are for what we just did. The word is love.
After making it back to land, we rounded off the day with a filling dinner of burgers, chicken, and fries (you can’t fully take America out of the American) and headed off to bed.
The next morning, we got up with just enough in the tank for one last excursion before the next and final section. We geared up and hopped on a bus to the rainforest where we spent the day rappelling and canyoneering! We rappelled off waterfalls, jumped off cliffs, swam in spring fed pools, and scrambled from rock to rock down the canyon. It was such a fun change of pace and incredible to see such a different type of environment. After days on the ocean, the chilly fresh water was especially refreshing and the wild jungle of the rainforest felt comforting (we saw no snakes, to Simmons relief). After a morning in the forest, we came back to Cairnes where some of us relaxed and explored and others of us went in seek of swimmers ear respite (which I think was an equally as fun mission). After yet another successful day, we found our best Cairnes moonup spot yet and shared in a moon up under the Australian stars.
We’ve reluctantly said our goodbyes to Cairnes and are waiting to hop onto our next flight to Brisbane. We can’t wait for what’s to come and all of the experiences that we’ll get to share together. We’re thinking of all of our people back home and send a kiss through the wind. Until next time!
🤿🐠🌊🌈🚣♀️
– Grace, John, and the crew
Outback Trails and Sunrise Summits!
July 18, 2026
G’day from Alice Springs, Australia! It’s been a wild week out here in the Australian outback, and we have so much to catch you up on!
Since meeting each other at the LAX airport, our group hopped onto 2 additional flights to our first destination, Alice Springs. After 31 hours of non-stop travel, we finally arrived and met up with our trekking guides, who drove us into town and gave us a quick overview of what our first activity section would look like. Once we were briefed, we grabbed some quick groceries and headed to our first lodging of the trip! It was a very cute campsite complete with small “villas” and many different activities to keep us occupied. We quickly stumbled upon a giant inflated bouncing pad where Julia, Alison, Kate, Simmons, Macy, and Eleanor all jumped with a group of energetic Aussie kids. The rest of us laughed as we watched a sort of “herd mentality” form amongst the jumpers, doing various tricks and moves all in unison. After some more exploring around, we found a beautiful grassy opening with a view of the surrounding mountains. It was obvious that this was where we had to have dinner and our very first Moonup. After many rounds of death sack (a hacky sack elimination game) and a delicious pizza dinner, we circled up for the first time as a group and then slowly headed to our beds for a much-needed slumber.
The next morning, we woke up and got ourselves ready for our first full day of the trip. Despite the bitter cold, we slept deeply in our cozy beds and woke up raring to go! After packing our bags, we gathered together to share a leisurely breakfast before being picked up by our trekking guides. Cash bravely tried Vegemite, a signature Australian food, for the first time while the group watched in amazement. Once we were met by our guides, we loaded onto our bus and headed straight into the Australian Outback. After a quick ride, we set out onto the Larapinta Trail here in the Macdonnell Ranges. We walked from the first telegraph station in Australia to a place named Wallaby Gap. Along the way, we were amazed to hear from Harry all about his recent travels through Japan and his undeniable spirit of adventure. It was the catalyst for many conversations and questions to take place!
After many hours, we eventually arrived at our first campsite. We were AMAZED by how remote yet comfortable our site was! This campsite and every one that followed was complete with a canvas-covered living area which included a large L-shaped couch, a beautiful and long dining table, an outdoor kitchen, a coffee/tea station, and a large fire pit with a cushioned chair for each of us – all adorned with very whimsical string lighting. To top it all off, we each had our very own canvas tents with real mattresses inside! (Despite this, the group decided they’d rather stay together, so each tent held two of us each night).
After settling into our camp, we gathered on the couch to listen to a guest speaker, Rayleen, who shared with us the history of the land and the Aboriginal peoples. During our lesson, we were able to try various local plants, meats, and spreads prepared for us by our indigenous teacher! Seared kangaroo was a fan favorite. After our lesson, we gathered at the dinner table for a delicious dinner of lamb shanks, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and apple crumble. Grateful doesn’t even begin to describe it. We rounded off the day with our Moonup and then headed off to bed for an early start the next day.
The next morning we got dressed, packed, and fed and headed westward towards a place named Simpson’s Gap. It was a beautiful and awe-inspiring hike along an alluvial flat that eventually led to one of the most important watering holes in the area, Simpson’s Gap. Here we spotted many Black-Footed Rock Wallaby and took in the incredible red-walled canyon. We then took a quick bus transfer to a place named Standley Chams, where we played hacky sack, ate some lunch, and wandered through the magnificent chasm, which is run by the traditional owners. After our exploration, we then sat in for a cultural conversation on the Aboriginal culture! After a full day of walking and learning, we headed back to our camp for the night, where we enjoyed some downtime, dinner, and a Moonup. Weston’s thoughtful questions really brought the group together to solidify the small family unit that we’ve quickly been becoming.
The next morning we set out early for our hike along the crest of the high ridge leading to a point called Counts Point. After an amazing day of hiking and views, we made our way down to our pick-up location where we, of course, played a few rounds of hacky sack. Will evaded just about a million thrown hacky sacks with ease. It was incredible.
This was the point in our trek where we really started to get into the flow of things. Once back at camp, we set up for the night, took our showers, chatted, and played various games. Most of the girls got fairy hair (hair tinsel) put in, and Macy broke out her huge bag of friendship string, which has quickly taken over any spare time that we have. We spent lots of time around the fire, ate a delicious meal, and rounded the night with Moonup and a long game of “Shmodus”. After another amazing day on the Larapinta, we headed off to bed for some much-deserved rest.
The next day, we woke up and set off for our second-to-last day on the trail. On this day, we walked on what is considered the best side walk of the entire Larapinta Trail, Orisons Pound. Orisons Pound has a variety of awe-inspiring scenery, which included an original ochre quarry and a sacred Aboriginal site. The vibrant, wave-like, and rainbow colors on the walls were unlike anything we had seen before! After some hiking and rock scrambling, we eventually made our way to Ormiston Gorge.
We then made our way up to a lookout point that sat on the rim of the gorge and looked out onto where we had just been. We quickly hiked back down to the other side where we changed and shared a delicious lunch! We then hopped onto our pick-up bus and made our way to our final campsite, nestled in the foothills of the infamous Mount Sonder. After another beautiful and laughter-filled evening, we headed off to bed early to get some sleep before walking up to conquer Sonder herself.
The next morning around 2 am, we woke up and hopped right into our bus to the trailhead of Mount Sonder. With our headlamps on and our trekking poles in hand, we began our summit up the mountain. After many hours of trekking through the night, first light crept in. Not long after, we reached the summit, where we sat in wonder and shared some hot drinks. Jack found an amazing spot in front of the group where he watched the sun break over the horizon in calm silence. The view from Mount Sonder’s summit is something that I personally cannot put into words, but I’m sure they will all do their best at describing it when they are all back home. Know that it was incredible.
After we all signed the summit book as a group, we headed back down the mountain where we knew a delicious brunch was waiting for us – cooked by one of our guides, Tomi. Paul gave the back of the pack some very good movie recommendations, which made the hike down fly by. After filling our bellies, we all relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Most of the group headed off to a nearby watering hole later on for a quick dip and yoga session, led by our very own Julia. It was a day we will never forget.
After a very good night’s rest, we woke up and shared one final breakfast out here in the outback of Alice Springs. We loaded into the bus, thanked our guides Jesse, Bella, and Tomi, and headed into the airport to continue our journey through Australia.
After this incredible past week on the Larapinta, our group has grown remarkably close to one another. It has been an absolute pleasure to share this experience with all of your unique, smart, kind, and life-loving kids and get to know each one a little better every day. We can’t wait for what’s to come! Until next time…!
– Grace and John
SHOUT OUTS:
Julia: Hi mom and dad! Missing you guys so much! Trekking in the Outback was incredible and such a fun way for the group to get to know each other. This trip and group is incredible – I’m having the best time ever. Love you both!
Weston: What’s up guys! I’ve been having a ton of fun trekking around the Outback, and we’re heading to Cairns to scuba right now. Mom, I wish you could see the stars out here – it’s insanely clear. Love y’all and miss y’all 🦘
Will: Hey Mom and Dad! I can’t believe we are in Australia. We just finished trekking and had a lot of fun. The group and place are awesome. Love y’all!
Cash: Hello Everbody, I am having an amazing time in the land down under. This place is awesome. Love you guys 🐨
Eleanor: Hi Mom and Dad! Australia has been so so amazing, we just finished trekking the Larapinta Trail which was so fun and so special. Today we are flying to Cairns to scuba the Great Barrier Reef. I can’t wait to tell you all about it, but I also do not want to leave! Mom, thank you for doing my classes! Love you!
Alison: Hey y’all! This trip has been absolutely amazing! Yesterday we summited Mount Sounder and watched the sunrise-it was so cool! We are about to get on a flight to go scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns and I can’t wait! The group is awesome and I can’t wait to figure out what we are doing next! Nana and Papa, I am so grateful that y’all sent me on this trip! Mucho love to Chuck, Granny, Randall, Mom, Dad, and Gio! P.S. I tried kangaroo 🦘💕😂
Macy: Hi mom, dad, Reese, Mia, and channing.! I am having soooo much fun, this place is insane. We just finished trekking and are off to scuba now. Thank you for this amazing experience. I love you all and hope you have fun on your trip too! Lots of love, Macy…PS I tried kangaroo 💛💛
Simmons: What’s up, friends and family? Still can’t believe I’m in Australia. It is so cool, and we just finished a great week trekking in the outback (no 🐍s). We have tried such cool food. The other day we ate kangaroo. Can’t wait to tell y’all all about this trip, and thank you so much for sending me!! Love y’all 😜 Alsooo bigggg HBD to hboss
Kate: Hi mom, dad, and liv!! This trip is insane and I’m having the best time everrrr. The group is so good and we just finished trekking and summiting Mount Sonder. I cannot wait to tell you guys how cool Australia is. I can’t wait to see you guys! (especially Livvy) love y’all the most!!💕🐨 (Hi Myatt and mex gang and AMG💛 i love and miss all of y’all)
Paul: Hey Madre and Padre!!! I’m having a blast out here in the Outback. The trekking was awesome and we’re off to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef! I hope the dogs aren’t annoying y’all too much with an empty house. Love you guys! Hey Taylor, have you listened to an artist called Shakey Graves? I didn’t recognize his name but maybe you will. I love you!
Jack: Hey y’all! We just walked across the Outback and ate kangaroo. We’re about to fly to the Great Barrier Reef to go scuba diving. I haven’t gone since Belize so I’m looking forward to it. I hope Hollis is doing right at McCallie/dolomites and y’all aren’t too bored at home(Katie too). I love y’all see you all soon.
Harry: Hey fam I’m just out here waking up in Cairns, and we just finished 5 days of trekking. I’ve loved it all and I can’t believe it’s day 9. It feels like I’ve known this group for years but I met them yesterday. Anyway, I wish I could stay down under forever, but I hope your guys are crushing the Bahamas. I want to get back and share all the stories! Ok see you in 2 weeks ✌️Harry
John: WHADDUP from AUSTRALIA! Having such a blast in the Outback and so stoked for all that is ahead for us! So blessed to have these awesome people with us. Hi to all, miss ya Shoes + Ted + Caroline!
Grace: Heyyyy friends and fam!! I am in LOVE with this special spot on Earth and couldn’t thank my lucky stars enough. How lucky can one gal get?! I’m sending a big kiss through the wind and will see you on the other side! All my love ❤️
Safe Arrival!
July 11, 2026
Hello Mystery (or should we say Australia) Families!
We heard from John and Grace early this morning that the group has safely arrived in their final destination. The trip is off to a great start, and we cannot wait to hear more stories from their adventure!
Please remember our leaders and students will be unplugged during their trips, but we will be posting trip updates throughout the next week! This will allow you to follow along with the trip. You can also follow us on Instagram, @moondanceadventures, to see more of what we are up to!
-Moondance HQ
