It's hard to believe it's our last day before the long trip back home tomorrow. The students are performing their last concert for a school here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we had a great day at a wildlife park full of Australian animals. It was great to spend the day outside in the beautiful forested zoo. Highlights included petting and feeding kangaroos, taking photos with koalas and bably saltwater crocodiles, and the amazing lorikeet flocks that came for food in the afternoon. Thousands of birds were perched on arms and heads and shoulders. It was quite a sight. There were also several shows on native animals, snakes, and birds and an aboriginal dance show. After a quick change we headed to Kokonut Willey's for dinner. Ryan Weddig's sweet sixteen was celebrated with a sparkler filled drink and 16 kisses from girls in the band. The hotel we are staying in is right on the beach and next to a several block area of shops and restaurants and fun arcades and amusements. When the students return this morning they will have some free time to enjoy the area. Our weather here has been sunny, dry, and a bit warmer than Sydney so I am sure it will be a fun final day. This will be my last blog from Australia as you will shortly see your students and hear the real stories from them.
G'day
Lancer Mate
