Tonight was awesome. While V-day is just beginning in the states, it has come and almost gone here. Our amazing brothers (the guys on our team) did a special honouring for us tonight. When we got in the van to go home, we drove a bit. Then they stopped the car, got out, and blindfolded us girls. We drove a bit more, the five girls blindfolded, and finally they stopped the car. They led us up a hill in the blindfolds, took us to this railing and told us to open our eyes. It was INCREDIBLE! We took off the blindfolds to find ourselves standing at the highest point in Brisbane over looking the city. The sun was setting, and it was absolutely gorgeous. They did so good!! After we took in the city and a bunch of photos, they took us into a grassy area for a picnic of junk food-- chips, chocolate and cokes! Sounds goofy, but its a special treat to get that kinda stuff here since everything is so expensive. We all had a great time and then looked out on the city with the lights coming on for the evening. Glorious!!! Thank you wonderful guys!! You're the best!
On a side note, to help you appreciate the gesture, thought I'd give you an idea of how expensive lollys (aka candy, chocolate, gum) can be here. I think it is because Petrol (aka gas) is so expensive ($1.49 a Liter). Plus there is this weird situation with one of their grocery stores becoming a monopoly and driving prices up. But yes, those are packs of gum for $2.50.
2 comments:
Hey Mary Lee,
I love all of the pictures. I hear that you have a web-cam so that your mom can see you. Don't know if your mom told you or not but the two of us spent Valentine's Day together at a training in the big city of Chipley. Sounds like fun doesn't it. Take care of yourself and remember that you are in my prayers daily.
Love you,
Lisa
GIRL...$2.5 for GUM! I would die w/o my usual chocolate FIX! LOVE the pictures and the stories and you! T
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