After living in Australia for a few years, my husband and I finally decided to attend an Australian Day Celebration held on 26 January 2013 at Lake Bonney, Barmera, Riverland, SA.
The event started very early in the morning – about 6.30am. Being a heavy sleeper, it was quite difficult for me to wake up so early in the morning to get ready. Nevertheless, with clear determination, I managed to get to the event on time.
While I got ready for the event, I was doubtful of whether there was going to be a huge turnout of people at the celebration. But my doubts proved me wrong when I reached Lake Bonney, Barmera where the event was held. I was surprised to see so many elderly people, dogs and some children surrounding the event grounds. This showed their great level of patriotism and love for the country.
It was a beautiful and sunny morning that day and everyone, including the dogs and children were enjoying themselves. The morning started with a Celebration Walk followed by free breakfast for all.
The breakfast was scrumptious. The breakfast menu was bacon and egg sandwich, hot pancakes and coffee. I ate a bit of everything.
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| Volunteers frying the eggs for breakfast |
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| Bacon and egg sandwich |
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| Hot pancakes with honey |
After breakfast, there was a speech by the Mayor of Berri Barmera Council, Peter Robert Hunt.
The entire Australian Day Celebration was held overlooking beautiful Lake Bonney, Barmera. The view of the location was picture perfect.
It was a pity I could not stay longer for the Australian Day Celebration session as I had to get back to work that morning.
Caroline Poh
