Yes, this is my last update from Australia, because I’m leaving … But don’t worry, I’ll keep writing, even when I’ll be back in the Netherlands. I’ve lots to tell, because last week has been really busy (:
Wednesday was school work. I did my maths assignment, came in class thursday, and didn’t even have to do it. Ah well, waste of my time, but it wasn’t too hard luckily. and I ‘finished’ my history book, not really, at least I had something. so that was school thursday as well.
Wednesday I got a call from Krista, she had to go to the hospital with John, cause he fell over when he was playing footy. Fortunately he is okay, he sprained his ankle. At least it’s not broken! That would have been horrible, because Friday we went to DAYDREAM ISLAND!
We dropped the kids of at John’s parents and went to Airlie to catch the ferry to Daydream, about half an hour ride. The weather was perfect, no really strong winds and just sun. Perfect! I had my own room and everything was beautiful! Everyone was soooooo nice. we were bit lazy tho, we used the golf buggy all the time to go over the Island. It’s really small, but still. Golf buggy is faster and easier! We walked around, had some cocktails and had good fun.
We went midgetgolfing! John became third, I became second and Krista won. It was pretty cool, because every hole was a famous place or story from Australia. Like Sydney Harbour, Great Barrier Reef, Outback and stuff. After that we went out for dinner and went to bed early, because the next day………….
GREAT BARRIER REEF! Yay, we left at 7.50am, to hamilton island, to pick other people up… Oh well, that was a really interesting boat trip. Bit rough! From hamilton Island we went to the Great Barrier Reef. There are smaller reefs around the islands, but it’s so much cooler to go to the world famous GBR! It was a 2 hour boat trip, and rough. Again. I don’t know how high the waves were, but probably around 2 metres. Almost everyone used sea sick tablets. I felt bit sick, but it wasn’t too bad. When we were finally there we went on the pontoon, and in a submarine. The bottom sides were made out of glass, so we could see under water, the corals and the fish. Really nice!
It was pretty cold, because of the wind, but we still went snorkling. The water was warmer than the air (: John couldnt go, because his foot was still bit swollen and he couldnt put the flipper on :( But Krista and I could.
It was amazing! We were just swimming around and the fish were everywhere around you. A fish got even stuck on 
Krista’s goggles. The coral doesn’t look that colourful, because of the sunlight through water. First colours you lose is red I think. At least the last once blue and green. but still, it’s amazing to see all those different corals, fish and everything. We had seafood for lunch and went back into the water. The tide was better now and it was really shallow, you could barely snorkel over the corals, because you would hit it. So yeah: It was amazing! If you ever have the change to do it: DO IT!!! It’s definitely worth the money, that’s for sure.
Around 3 o’clock we were supposed to leave, but they had technical issues… After a while we could go off the boat again, so we went on the submarine again, and we saw a turtle hihihi :) we had afternoon tea and free drinks! Around 5 – 5.30 we finally left, in the same boat. Really slow, because they still had 
problems… so that took a while. Then when we were in smoother waters close to the islands, we got on another boat. That one was normal speed. First to hamilton, then Long island and then FINALLY Daydream. We were supposed to be back at 5.45, we were back at 8.45.
I laid down over four seats in the boat, because we were the only ones left and the crew. 6 crew – 3 passengers. I got up and had chips, mars, snickers and mentos hahahaha. Lovely people!
Once we were back, a manager or something was waiting for us. We hadn’t had normal dinner, so he took us straight to the buffet in the ‘hotel’. There was enough left and they made oysters for us, even tho Krista and I don’t really like them. Well, that was a long day!
---NOTE: Everyone tried so hard to make everyone happy, the crew was sooooo good, funny and took good care of all the people, especially the sea sick people and the little kids. And they were really good, with the engine problem. The captain drove the boat really carefully back in the kinda rough weather. I don’t think anyone was cranky or something.They organised everything, even our dinner! I don’t have anything negative to say about the Reef Safari crew or the Daydream Island crew, all perfect! (oooh and the dinner was free, even better!)
After a long, rough, salty day I went for a bath and to bed. Heaven!
Sunday we just had brekkie, and checking out. We walked around and didn’t do that much. We watched a fish feeding 
show, where they were feeding the stingrays, sharks and other fish. Daydream has a lagoon, all around the place, which is pretty cool, with bits of coral and all sorts of fish and some sharks and huge stingrays. The wind was much stronger than day before, probs around 6 bft. I got blown away hahaha. At 2 we had the ferry back to the mainland, luckily it was pretty smooth.
There was a lagoon all around the island by the way, with sharks, fish, bits of coral and big stingrays! So cool (:
Around 4.30 we were back and I didn’t do that much. Because Monday I had to go back to school: no assignments, no exams, nothing. just class and distracting friends hahaha! Oooooh teachers didn’t like me anymore :p Monday night we went to town to do groceries, and I bought heaps of timtams, to take to the Netherlands (:
Tuesday was school and they had a surprise party for me in geography! So cute! We had so much food: lamingtons, chips, cake, timtams, cheerios and more. They all signed a card and gave me an Australia. Dakota caught my bus and we had a nice afternoon together. I wanted to make ‘oliebollen’, but the mix was off :( 3 months already, whoooooops! Koda left early and I made pancakes for dinner (: With doritos chips, cheese and salsa sauce. Because John and Krista like it :)
Ooooh Dakota is such a funny, beautiful girl, I’ll miss her so much! :(
Wednesday Maddi Borg came to pick me up! She is back from Uni for couple of weeks, so it was my chance to catch up with her (: She came to pick me up and went to her place. We watched ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’, made brownies and watched ‘Dinner for Schmucks’. We had a lot of fun and great talks <3
ooooh and I found my camera case again. Apparently I left it there, almost 2 months ago. I didn’t know, thought I lost it somewhere else. Maddi’s mum found it in her room. And Maddi always forgot to tell me.
Thursday we had pride at school, I got a distinction in Geography! We had a test one day, and I just did it, a kinda competition. Well, apparently I was on high level in Australian Senior Geography. Don’t know how, cause many questions were about things that happened years ago in Australia. Ah well.
Thursday night we went to Canelands, very last time for me. I had to buy some stuff and afterwards we got Red Rooster, just because it’s Aussie!
Friday was my very last day at Mirani State High School. I wasn’t looking forward to that, cause I wanna stay! We had a farewell party in Ancient History. My teacher, Klarenbeck, gave me a card and a platypus keyring. Geography was quite normal, because the party was Tuesday. In lunch we had party hats and then we had Maths B. Our teacher made two cakes :) And again; a card and a little teddy kangaroo :) Marine was normal but last class was English. We didn’t have a party, but the class was making me a card. A big one, with pics and aussie pics and stuff. I packed it, so can’t take a pic. It was so cute! We had a special year 12 pride for Sarah and I. We got more presents: 2 packets of timtams, a mug, a card signed by whole year 12, a book, aussie slang book, another bigger kangaroo and moree. But can’t remember. Everything is in my suitcase!
After every class I had a talk with the teachers, to say a final goodbye. Really hard and weird… at 3, I went on my last School bus ride. Home, and time to get ready. Because Maddi Borg came over, to pick me up, and go to the pub for my Goodbye Dinner. With Madid Borg, Maddi Bryant, Dakota, Angela, Niome and Lauren <3 Shannon was sick :( It was a beautiful night with my closest friends.
Saturday was busy: to Krista’s dad to say goodbye, to town, to John’s parents, to Victor and Danielle, and when we went home, we past a place where Guy Sebastian concert was being prepared. So suddenly, Krista decided we would go there! So quickly home, getting ready, cleaning, packing and to Jamie. And to town: GUY SEBASTIAN!!!!!!!!
The Dutch have to look him up on YouTube, he is awesomeeeee! And such a good danser, and good looking! The opening act was okay, but a bit boring… And depressing songs. Not the right way to warm the audience up, but good anyways!
We had to wait for aaaaages, but we had a great time! Krista is sooooo nice, thanks Kris! I took heaps of pics and videos. Around 11.30 we were back home. I promised Kensie she could sleep in my bed, so I put her to bed, laid in bed till she was asleep and started writing this.
We have to leave here at 5 am, so I don’t wanna sleep. And I can never sleep in the airplane, so I wanna make myself so tired that I can sleep. But it’s a mission, staying awake for so long. Don’t wanna sleep untill my flight from Sydney to Singapore.
And I finished packing: one 20 kg bag and my 23 kg suitcase. Hopefully not more… Tomorrow will be long:
Mackay –> Brisbane –> Sydney –> Singapore –> London –> Amsterdam. But I’ll be fine.
And keep reading, I’ll come with an update as soon as possible, probs Tuesday or Wednesday. See ya!
- Well, this was my last blog from the this beautiful country.
I will miss everyone and everything! This country is so diverse and the people are so nice, relaxed, helpful and easy to get along with. I’m keen to see my family, but I wish I could come back to Australia next month. Don’t you worry Aussies, I’ll be back! ----- I love you all <3
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