The Fly

As Kim and I were walking down the streets of Mollymook Beach, I experienced the most traditional of things if you live in Australia. While I can't say that it tasted like choock (chicken), I can tell you that it was the most disgusting feeling in the world. Can you guess??? I swallowed a fly!! Yes, the nasty horrible pests of Australia. It actually flew up my nose! I gagged, I coughed, I spit, trying to get it out. But, no avail. It went right down! I really thought I was going to toss up my cookies. All the while, Kim was laughing and not really helping me any.

We just back from the Melbourne Cup festivities. I wore a hat because ladies always wear a hat to the races. I borrowed one from my hosts, Robyn and Jim Stanger. They are a lovely couple with 2 daughters. Both are in "uni". Heather is 21 and Maryn is 19. Heather is student teaching near her home and I was able to meet her last night. Lovely girl! We watched "Pimp My Ride" together and just laughed at how crazy that show is.

At the Melbourne cup festivities, there were several awards given out for best hat, best tie, and also a a door prize. Jessica was the lucky winner! She even drew her own number! (I think it was rigged). Tonight we are going to Graham and Barbara Smith's home for dinner. So, in just a few minutes, I will be helping Robyn make a dessert! My specialty I think!!

We were also able to see Minnamurra Rain Forest today - and it was raining. The rain has followed us everywhere we have gone. The Aussies are very happy that we've brought rain with us, I'd prefer the rain to stay away although the area is so dry, that they really do need the rain.

I'll post more later...