Tangerang Selatan Education Delegation has just visited Weeroona Secondary College in Bendigo last August 2009. This visit was a return visit to a visit made by two WSC teachers to SMA Negeri 2 Ciputat / SMA Negeri 4 Tangerang Selatan during the last Easter Holidays. The delegation comprised of Pak Dadang Sofyan, Director of Education Tangsel City, Pak Dedi Rafidi, School Principal of SMA Negeri 2 Ciputat, and also head of Senior School Department of Education at Tangsel Education City, and Pak Ibni Afan, the Program Coordinator at SMA Negeri 2 Ciputat, and Pak Herli Salim, the Indonesian Sister Schools Mediator. The delegation was picked up by Bu Robyn and her daughter Neima, from Melbourne Airport.
The first amazing thing about Australia was expressed by the group when they saw Bu Robyn driving a bus. Wow! That was something that we do not often see in Indonesia: A lady driving a big bus! We were all excited to talk during the trip from Melbourne to Bendigo. During the trip all of the people ate Nasi (Rice) which was prepared by Bu Ita- Pak Herli's wife. On the way, Bu Robyn explained the places we passed. The trip to Bendigo took us approximately 1.5 hour and Bu Robyn was very skilful at driving the big bus to reach Bendigo.
We stayed at a motel in Bendigo. This motel has a nice view of Lake Weeroona. It is a lake surrounded by green trees and decorated with flowers at its edge. There were many people jogging around it at that time. The area was very quiet and we breathed fresh air. Many birds were flying around and singing. The sun shone and we tried to warm up our freezing bodies. It was far, far away from the busy metropolitan city of Jakarta. We were happy when we saw the lake, and a photo session started. Everyone showed their own style and unique performances. All of us were very excited to take photos at the lake in the freezing Bendigo weather. We were very impressed by the management of the environment. Wow! What a nice city with a good lake management!
Lake Weeroona is situated in Napier Street. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with hundreds of people enjoying the fantastic amenities and natural surrounds every weekend. The picturesque ornamental lake is situated on an 18 hectare reserve with picnic areas and parkland featuring a fun and fitness track, BBQ's, undercover picnic facilities and a playground, and it is one of the city's most visited recreation facilities. From a simple picnic on the lush lawns on the lake foreshore, to a romantic sunset meal overlooking the water at the Boardwalk Cafe, Lake Weeroona is a great place to spend a glorious summer day.
Then, Bu Robyn escorted us to visit Bendigo Tourist Centre to find out information about Bendigo. We found a lot of information about old mining times when Bendigo was in its golden era. Many people came here to search for gold. We walked to a backyard and went to a tower in a nice and beautiful garden surrounding it. We stepped up to the first level of the tower to see Bendigo City. Pak Dadang was very enthusiastic: he walked to the top. How did you feel Pak Dadang? Wow! Di atas lebih dingin dan banyak angin! (It was colder and windy at the top!). After that, we went to downtown Bendigo to see the city in a glance. Pak Dedi bought an electrical adapter for charging his 'beloved' mobile phone. The others walked along the road and absorbed the Bendigo City activities.
We went back to the motel to take a rest because this was what we expected at this moment. Our stomachs were still full but our eyes asked for some sleep. We noticed a bunch of yellow flowers which was put on our table – native wattle. Thank you for the flowers, Bu Robyn. It was really like our hearts were blossoming in happiness and overwhelmed with enthusiasm of our growing friendship. "Ok, have a nice rest Bapak-bapak, I will pick you up at 5 pm. We will have an Ozzie barbeque tonight," said Bu Robyn when she left us.
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The first amazing thing about Australia was expressed by the group when they saw Bu Robyn driving a bus. Wow! That was something that we do not often see in Indonesia: A lady driving a big bus! We were all excited to talk during the trip from Melbourne to Bendigo. During the trip all of the people ate Nasi (Rice) which was prepared by Bu Ita- Pak Herli's wife. On the way, Bu Robyn explained the places we passed. The trip to Bendigo took us approximately 1.5 hour and Bu Robyn was very skilful at driving the big bus to reach Bendigo.
We stayed at a motel in Bendigo. This motel has a nice view of Lake Weeroona. It is a lake surrounded by green trees and decorated with flowers at its edge. There were many people jogging around it at that time. The area was very quiet and we breathed fresh air. Many birds were flying around and singing. The sun shone and we tried to warm up our freezing bodies. It was far, far away from the busy metropolitan city of Jakarta. We were happy when we saw the lake, and a photo session started. Everyone showed their own style and unique performances. All of us were very excited to take photos at the lake in the freezing Bendigo weather. We were very impressed by the management of the environment. Wow! What a nice city with a good lake management!
Lake Weeroona is situated in Napier Street. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with hundreds of people enjoying the fantastic amenities and natural surrounds every weekend. The picturesque ornamental lake is situated on an 18 hectare reserve with picnic areas and parkland featuring a fun and fitness track, BBQ's, undercover picnic facilities and a playground, and it is one of the city's most visited recreation facilities. From a simple picnic on the lush lawns on the lake foreshore, to a romantic sunset meal overlooking the water at the Boardwalk Cafe, Lake Weeroona is a great place to spend a glorious summer day.
Then, Bu Robyn escorted us to visit Bendigo Tourist Centre to find out information about Bendigo. We found a lot of information about old mining times when Bendigo was in its golden era. Many people came here to search for gold. We walked to a backyard and went to a tower in a nice and beautiful garden surrounding it. We stepped up to the first level of the tower to see Bendigo City. Pak Dadang was very enthusiastic: he walked to the top. How did you feel Pak Dadang? Wow! Di atas lebih dingin dan banyak angin! (It was colder and windy at the top!). After that, we went to downtown Bendigo to see the city in a glance. Pak Dedi bought an electrical adapter for charging his 'beloved' mobile phone. The others walked along the road and absorbed the Bendigo City activities.
We went back to the motel to take a rest because this was what we expected at this moment. Our stomachs were still full but our eyes asked for some sleep. We noticed a bunch of yellow flowers which was put on our table – native wattle. Thank you for the flowers, Bu Robyn. It was really like our hearts were blossoming in happiness and overwhelmed with enthusiasm of our growing friendship. "Ok, have a nice rest Bapak-bapak, I will pick you up at 5 pm. We will have an Ozzie barbeque tonight," said Bu Robyn when she left us.
(to be continued)
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