Lismore
We are starting to realize our trip is quickly coming to an end. Lismore is one of our final stops before we have to say our final sad goodbyes and rejoin the real world were we will go back to our jobs, family, and friends.
Lismore has been another fabulous experience. We were meet by the Lismore Rotary team at the Salt Bar Resort. We traveled to Lismore to see more of the lush green countryside.
Tuesday we had another vocational day, which everyone enjoyed. The rest of the day we enjoyed local cultural at the Mecca cafe and then walking through the town of Nimbin. Nimbin was very different then any other part of Australia we have seen. It is a hippie town, very colorful and quiet. We enjoyed shopping in the little shops then having a cup of tea.
One of the best parts of the trip is our fantastic BBQs we have in every town. This is the time where we are able to mingle with other rotarians and create the friendships we all value.
Our last full day in Lismore, we had the chance to see a Cattle sale. Unlike anything we have ever done before. In Glenn Innes we went to the cattle sale after it was over. This morning in the misting rain we saw the ranchers working hard to get the best cattle for their buck. We also enjoyed traditional Aborignal food at GunnaWannaBe. We were taught about the Aborignal cultural and ate kangaroo and fish.
One more stop... Next up... Ballina/Yamba!
Traditional Aboriginal food? Yummy? The time has passed unbelievably quickly for us, I can only imagine how is was for you. It's been so fun to follow your adventures! We think of all of you every single day wishing we could be there with you (although I'd be worn out long before now). I understand completely why Dan said to take two months off before doing any presentations. I do hope that Tempe Rio Salado Rotary will be one of your first priorities. It will be such a hoot to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteWhen will you be coming back to Sky Harbor? If it's by Friday, April 8, I'll do my best to meet you there. On April 9 I'm going on a cruise to the Western Caribbean with my daughter and son-in-law. Life is good!
Best wishes and big hugs to all of you (even Dan!)