Next morning was a lovely sunny day and Margaret and Ray drove me out to Maroubra. This is the beachside suburb where they both grew up. Firstly we went to the rock pool, the waves wash into the pool so it is delightful place for a vigorous swim.
Then we walked around the cliff top to the beach. This is a long open beach and lots of people were enjoying the water.
There we met Andrew, Stephanie and Nathan, three very cheery young people. They are surf lifesavers who voluntarily give up their time every summer to safeguard the people swimming at the beaches. Every year they rescue many many swimmers who get into difficulties in the surf. The nation is justifiably very proud of this wonderful selfless organization.
In the evening Margaret and Ray took me to meet some of their friends. There was Mike & Bev, emigrated from Birmingham forty years ago and now have sons and grandsons who are dinkum Aussies. Also there was Pam, and Fred who cooked up a delicious meal. I must admit I was a little apprehensive when I discovered it was to be roast lamb – but I survived and it all turned out well.
So that is my first couple of days in Oz, I think that I will like this place.
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