Then - off to feed the kangaroos, watch the Aboriginal dancing and hand feed the Rainbow Lorikeets that fly in twice a day from the wild.

That evening some of the group had a casual dinner by the beach, while others sat back and were enthralled by the spectacular entertainment provided by the Two Tenors and the three wonderful sopranos during Popera on Broadbeach.

Monday we had breakfast at North Burleigh Surf Club, followed by a comprehensive talk on all aspects of Life Saving.

A Walk to a Lookout (Overlook) Before Breakfast


Hearing all about the Queensland Life Saving Movement

Then the group embarked in a convoy of cars for an Interest drive through Terranora to Murwillumbah in northern NSW. Here they visited Friendship Force member John's Sugar Cane Farm and learned all about the industry.

An enjoyable dinner was cooked and served by TAFE students at VISIONS RESTAURANT at Ashmore in the evening.

Buddy from Nebraska Entertains with a Bracket of Songs

The next day (Tuesday) Ambassadors visited Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre before having a Chicken and Salad Lunch at Pres. Eric & Joy's home on the mountain. Entertainment by a bush poet was enjoyed while Lincoln's Buddy Sizemore played and sang to the appreciative group.

Tuesday just happened to be Melbourne Cup Day and the Ambassadors were initiated into this special Australian celebration with fancy hats and ‘sweeps’ on the Cup.

And They're Racing.....




Now for the Hats - the Really Important Part of Melbourne Cup Day

Wednesday was the day for “Goodbyes” as the large group, plus assorted mountains of luggage, assembled at Robina Railway Station to catch their train for Brisbane Airport where they were to fly to Gisborne, NZ - the next and final phase of their exchange.

Many thanks

Beth Hallam
Exchange Director