Minori's report 

Below is a report from Minori, our Japanese Intern.

🎂Surprise Birthday Party!!! 

I recently had the grandest birthday party I have ever had in my life! One Friday I went to the pub with the Keeler family. I thought I was supposed to be having dinner with Emma, Andrew, and Katherine, but as we were entering the pub I happened to spot Cheryl. “What a coincidence. I wondered if Cheryl was having dinner with someone here.” But when I walked into the pub, I found Brooke's family and Simon! I thought to myself, "Wow, what a coincidence again! This pub is very popular among Kalinda," I thought. But, I misunderstood! Everyone was grinning at me. Then I finally realized something! Yes, they were all here for me! And then Emma said, "It's your surprise birthday party!" She told me. That's when I finally realized something! I was really surprised, because I had not noticed it at all! I was so happy! To my surprise, Jessica, Tiana, and the Langley family also came here. All my irreplaceable Australian family and all my irreplaceable friends were there. I was happy just to see them all, but they gave me the present and the cake! They sang me a beautiful birthday song and it was like a dream! Everyone is very good at surprising me. I was so happy to spend my 30th birthday here and with all the lovely people! The biggest "Thank you! to all of you. Thank you so much!

🌄Central Australia ~Uluru ~

I am at Uluru right now! I am finally in Central Australia! In Japan, I have heard "Uluru is one of the most famous places in Australia." And it is one of the places I always wanted to visit at least once during my stay.

I have been to Sydney and Melbourne so far in Australia. I had an image of a city with buildings, lots of people, and greenery.

However, Uluru was completely different.

From the moment I arrived at the airport, I saw red soil, pale green, and the huge Uluru. I was very impressed. I am glad that I actually came here. I also enjoyed a camel ride to watch the sunset and a walk through Kata Tjuta.

This trip made me realize how wonderful it is to actually experience things and how huge Australia is!!

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