CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY NINE – LANDING IN AUSTRALIA

Gordon and Jasmine arrived in Sydney, their excitement for their one-year dating anniversary trip tinged with jet lag. As they navigated the bustling streets, they quickly realized they were hopelessly lost in the unfamiliar city. After several failed attempts at following their map and asking for directions, they found themselves in a residential area, far from their intended destination. Jasmine couldn't help but laugh at their predicament, while Gordon playfully accused her of leading them astray. "Me? You were the one holding the map upside down!" she teased, linking her arm through his. Eventually, they mustered the courage to approach a friendly-looking local, who tried their best to give them directions, but their strong Australian accent only added to the confusion. "Did he say we should take a left at the kangaroo crossing?" Gordon scratched his head, squinting at the map. Jasmine chuckled, shaking her head. "I think he said 'roo crossing,' not kangaroo. But who knows? Ma