Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

By Nancy Stoops, M.A., M.F.T.

I have travelled all over the world to six continents now.  The only one I haven’t been to is Antarctica.

Recently I went to Australia, and I must say it was my best trip yet.  I was in the Northern Territory, which is very far into the outback.

I started in Darwin and went to a very spiritual place called Ayers Rock.  I watched a sunrise and sunset and saw the colors on this wonderful rock seem to change right in front of me.  I spent time in Kakadu and Litchfield National Park that has very tall rock formations with waterfalls and plunge pools. I was in the Mary Wetlands where I spotted crocodiles.

After my time in the Northern Territory, I went to Queensland where I snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef and went into the Daintree Rainforest.  I hugged a koala and handfed kangaroos.  It was truly amazing.

The people of this fabulous place are so very helpful and warm.  They really made me feel at home.  Australia has some of the most stunning places I have ever been to in nature, and they work very hard to preserve it.

I must say I really had the best vacation of my life – and trust me when I tell you I have had many great experiences in so many places.  If I was to live anywhere else but the States, Australia would be it.

I was very impressed by the people, the nature and the overall views of what seems to be important.  I felt very safe as a woman travelling by herself.  They put their hands out to me when I was rock hiking to help me, and when I was struggling to find my hotel room a lovely woman walked with me to help me find my way.

I felt very cared for and free in their country. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, and boy, did I enjoy my time in Australia!

This article was written by Nancy Stoops M.A., M.F.T.  Nancy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has a private practice in Diamond Bar and is currently accepting new clients; she is also a motivational speaker who can inspire your employees or group members.  Nancy runs free family support groups, including a group on loss for seniors, and groups on how to manage anger. For more information about any of these services feel free to contact her at (909) 229-0727, or via email at nancyjstoops@verizon.net.  Nancy’s books, “Midnight the Therapy Dog,” and “Live, Heal and Grow,” are available at Amazon.com.