Music Tour - Days 6 & 7

Yesterday we had time for a drive around the Embassy district in Canberra and it was interesting seeing the varying designs for each country's buildings. A trip up Mt Ainslie gave us a photo opportunity (a quick one due to the wind). Retail therapy took the rest of the morning, whether it was buying clothes, games, or having a relaxed cup of coffee.  Students spent the next bus trip comparing purchases and how much money they have left.

 At the Art Gallery we split into two groups and had highly interesting tours, focusing on a few works in detail, including Aboriginal rituals represented by art, a 6th century Chinese clay statue, and of course, Jackson Pollock's 'Blue Poles' and Monet's 'Water Lilies'.

We then drove through the suburbs to an Aged Care facility, where the students presented an entertaining concert and joined the residents for afternoon tea.

A quick trip to the National Museum allowed the students to explore the variety of displays and activities.

We had a delicious dinner for Bianca Parison, who celebrated her 17th birthday yesterday. The (surprise) birthday cake for dessert had no leftovers!

Today we travelled to Bairnsdale (6+ hours in the coach) with a couple of stops on the way. We saw the amazing Christmas Barn which stocks an extensive range of Christmas decorations. The students enjoyed looking at the merchandise and gave an impromptu performance for the owners and other customers.

There were a couple more stops and photo opportunities before we arrived in Bairnsdale.

We had a buffet dinner at Lake of China Restaurant; it was amazing to see how much food some students could fit on their plates! The other patrons enjoyed another impromtu performance in the middle of their dinner.