Aussie Adventure Continues

Well, I have been off of the computer for a few days now. We had a long travel day two days ago. We traveled down to Charter Towers for our farm stay. Along the way we stopped at Billabong Nature Center, where we were able to interact with some of the animals native to Australia. Will (our guide) first brought out a wombat. He was perfectly content to get his belly scratched and sit on the trainers lap. We then had our picture taken with a khola (named Mack) She was a beautiful little thing. Apparently, they aren't very smart, and when we hold her she thinks we are still a tree. Will then brought us to see the crocodile cage. We were all a bit surprise when it jumped out of the water and started to run after him. It was like watching crocodile dundee in person. Very cool!
After that we drove another two hours to our farm stay. David and Jenni open up their farm to People to People groups during the winter months. We stayed in metal buildings with cots. The kids were able to play various games around the area (volleyball, tennis, basketball) The set up was amazing and really fun for the kids. The next moring we went to the cattle area. We learned alot about the cattle. We saw them casterate the young bulls and brand them. Some of the kids participated in the event. Holding the cow/ or branding. It was an interesting process. David then cooked up some of the testicle for us to try. Most of the Wisconsin Delegation tried it (we rock!) It was like spongy beef. I know...MMMMMM> It wasn't bad until I found a piece of it later in my mouth...Ugh!

We then had volunteers to preg- test a cow. Alex did a wonderful job getting right in there. Then my group volunteered me! Why not??? This is a trip of firsts (okay and lasts for that one) We had campfires at night, and the most wonderful meals made by the farm. We also went to visit a billabong (water area) The kids canoed and kayaked, and they also had a ropes course. Everyone had an amazing time.

Lastly, when we were there we saw our first kangeroos. They come out at dusk and seem to be plentiful. Unforunately, we hit one with our bus... We think he made it.
Just so you know that when you see a dead kangeroo- it is called a wasaroo!

We are now at a homestay with a wonderful couple (Christine and Graham). They made us a wonderful dinner, and today is a day off as the kids are with their homestay families. We will be going sightseeing!

Happy Birthday to my husband! I love ya!!