My first stop in Australia was Brisbane, Queensland. My next
destination was Maryborough, a small and very charming city located several hours north of Brisbane and only 30 minutes from Fraser Island.
We had a fabulous time on 20 acres of Australian bush under the reign of my wonderful hostess, Helene Coulter. Geckos, praying mantis, possums, 2 big loveable dogs, chickens and a family of 13 green tree frogs (on the endangered species list) who lived in the open-air veranda bathroom (yes, there was another one inside the house minus the frogs). I LOVED IT! I was very impressed by the brave, brilliant and pioneering, "I am a woman and can do anything" ladies I got to know, if ever so briefly, and hope to see more of them in the future. The entire very large group of enthusiastic and fun-loving dancers managed to keep their energy high during the 2 days of non-stop classes and a show in 35 degree temperatures, again with no air conditioning.
      Then it was up to Cairns, 38 degree days at 90% humidity.
     Adelaide my hostess, the very talented Shamira.
     Then Hobart, Tasmania.      Then it was onto Melbourne. 
     Australia was marvellous in so many ways.