Merimbula, Australia- by Anna

When we arrived in Merimbula, we were introduced to Nerissa ‘s dad Barney and his partner Tina. It was really late and we were exhausted after a day of driving so, we went to bed. The next morning,Tina made us pancakes then we all got ready for a fun day at Pambula beach. Just as we were about to leave, my dad said that I was going to take surf lessons and I was so happy about that. I had been wanting to go surfing ever since Caloundra. We all piled up in the car and we drove to the beach. My surf lesson was a blast, the coaches were fun, and the waves were huge but great for surfing. Meanwhile, Amelie and Elise were on the beach making a huge sandcastle with Brendan, Nerrisa’s brother. In the evening, Nerissa came with us to look for kangaroos. We did not have much luck at first but then we came across a golf course packed with them (maybe not packed but you get the picture). There were baby’s and a giant one that we were all scared of. We got some good pictures and we were able to go pretty close to them. The next morning, I went for a walk with my mom and Nerissa. It was a really nice boardwalk. We walked all the way down to a little Cafe and I ordered a milkshake. Then we walked back to the house. Later on, my dad and I took a surf lesson. Yesterday, he saw me having so much fun that he wanted to join me. My dad never managed to stand on his board, it was hilarious to see him fall into the water. I found my dad was a bit of a distraction because every time I was just about to stand up he would cut me off. Thanks dad! That night, we went out for dinner with a whole bunch of my mom’s old highschool friends. The next morning, my dad and I woke up early, and we went for one more surf. The water was quiet but every once in a while there would be a giant one sometimes, too big for me. After surfing, we drove up to Eden to have a picnic and to meet my mom’s host moms from 1994. Eden was also the place that my parents were engaged. It was a nice evening, the food was good, and it was nice to finally meet Marg and Jo. The next morning we said our final goodbyes to Nerissa, Barney and Tina. Then we drove off to………….Melbourne.