The news of the devastating storm that hit Maryborough yesterday afternoon became a reality when Angie and Clinton and kids went out to survey the damage at Old Mill Road. Pics taken by Angie showing limbs down every where, trees stripped bare, gardens non existent, but appears no windows were broken, but water blew in via closed doors and windows. Angie and her family were not able to drive up to the house, as to much debris on the road. All be fencing was destroyed. Frigde and trailer moved by the force of the winds.
The day has been consumed by trying to get details of insurance policies, getting phone credit to make international calls, organising and asking family to check on homes and animals. And some of this before breakfast.
The motel breakfast buffet was great. Lots of variety, with different fruits, pineapple, dragonfruit, watermelon. Hot foods, like rice dishes, hard boiled eggs, bacon, little pork sausages and a cook that would make an omlette for you on the spot with whst ever you wanted, and an array of foods I can't explain. I had sushi for the first time. Ummm not overly fussed on it.
Came back to room, and chilled, well tried to. So much brain activity going on re things back home. Not much we can do from here, and all we can do has been started. Can't get to carried away by trying to organise someone to start cleaning, as the assessors will need to see.
I was able to have a facetime call with phillip and the kids, which was wonderful. Explaining to them how long it took to get to Vietnam and the the 2hr ferry trip was great. The look on their faces of amazement when i said it was a 10 and a half hr flight.
We went for a walk around the area, found a park with a statue in it.
And a ship from hedges
Came back to room to enjoy the air conditioning and try to rest.
Basically a day of chilling.
Went for a stroll for tea. We decided to go to place called David's Italian Resturant, which had been recommended to us by reception. A 15 min walk was all it was to take, but muggings here headed us of in the wrong direction. Yes I know, women and maps.
I had been told there were squirrels here, but alas, I have not seen one yet. But I did see a rat, not quite the same.
While we were venturing in the right direction, a little girl and her mum were walking opposite us, and when the child saw Bob, she hugged her mummys leg tighter. We must look odd to the kids, as we are often much taller then their parents, and our eyes and skin are not the same as theirs,
So when we eventually got to the restaurant, it was well worth the walk. We passed a couple of what I think were temples, big ornate buildings. Our walk took us along the beach front, and lots of people swimming. Bob noticed that a good few of them were swimming with life jackets on, so it seems that swimming is not a very popular thing. Although, when you look at what is in the water, one can only imagine what it must do to the skin.
While at tea, I decided to use one of my two words I have learned, xin cam on, (thank you). Whenever we try to use our limited vocabulary, the biggest smile comes on the faces. They are patient, and always try to get us to say it correctly. The waitress said another word to me, and got me to resay it.
The cost of the wonderful meal was 580000dong which is roughly 35aud. This was for 2 Tiger 680 ml stubbies, garlic bread, jumbo pizza and a pasta dish.
I struggle with converting the dong back to aud. I see the big numbers with all those zeros and freak.
The walk was pleasant as a nice breeze was blowing after a hot humid day. It brought out many families to enjoy the night air.
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