Rachel and I have been friends since middle school. We went to London together in sixth grade and the Bahamas in 10th grade. We went to different colleges but remained close. Her family moved away after graduation so traveling has been one of the only way we’ve been able to stay close. Here is a picture from freshmen year when she came to visit me at UCF from Vassar. Needless to say we like to travel off the beaten path and giggle. Australia has always been a dream of mine and it would be great for our friendships before we embark on “the Outback” after graduation