Kookaburra Mom's HomestayコミュのThe first group (08.10.07-13.10.07)

Well, finally we had our first tour group from Japan and it went very well. The groups ages ranged from 32 to 66. They were kept very busy sightseeing and talking and shopping. It was great for Hiroko and I too as they were such a relaxed and happy group and we could easily make friends with them. Even though they were an older group, you would never have known, as they had so much energy.

They had a wonderful time with their Host Family and they said they had learned many things about Australia and Australian Culture from them.

We had an Aussie BBQ at the beach and one of the group along with his host mother played on the recorder, the Australian National Anthem and the Japanese Anthem. They had both learned this music from each other the night before. It was very moving and it showed how two families from different country's and cultures could enjoy each others company and share their interest together.

Our groups English was very good and they tried hard to use it all the time. I didn't need to use my experienced translater and I think she was happy about that.

They told us that they had a really good time and that they would like to come back again one day. I hope they do and that they keep in touch with their host families.

We would like them to tell their friends what a great time they had and hopefully we will have many many more visitors to this peaceful and natural part of Australia.

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[1] mixiユーザー 11月18日 19:26

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ついに！日本からの最初のグループの皆さんがやってきて、無事終了しました。
今回のグループは32歳から66歳。
日程が短いので観光にお喋りにお買い物にとてんやわんや。
みなさん落ち着いて楽しい方々ばかりだったので、案内する私たちもお友達になってみんな気兼ねなく楽しく過ごすことができました。
彼らが少しお年を召しているからって、彼らの元気さは想像以上！

今回のツアーで皆さん素敵な時間を過ごし、そしてオーストラリアやオーストラリア文化についてたくさんのことを学んだと言われていました。

お別れを前にホストファミリーもみんな揃って、海辺でバーベキューをしました。
グループの中の一人はホスト・マザーとリコーダーでオーストラリアの国歌、日本の国歌を披露。それぞれ前日にメロディーを教えあって練習したとか。こういうことで２つの国のそれぞれの家族がお互いの文化をシェアし、それを楽しむことができますね。

今回のグループの皆さんは英語がとても上手で、みなさんいつも英語で話す努力をされていました。だから通訳の必要もなくて通訳としては嬉しい限り。

皆さんとても充実した時間を過ごしたと言われ、またいつの日かここへ戻ってくると約束して下さいました。是非それが実現することと、彼らがいつまでもホストファミリーと連絡を取り合い続けることを祈ります。

彼らがこの素敵な体験をそれぞれの日本のお友達に話して、もっともっとたくさんの人がこの穏やかな自然の多いオーストラリアを訪れてくれます様にっ。

[2] mixiユーザー 12月07日 00:09

　It sounds very nice. I had thought that I would have liked to have a travel which involves home stay. It would be very wonderful for guests to communicate with host family. I will be able to keep contacting with host family after the travel. I recommend these styles travel. I would like to introduce this side to my acquaintances who want to visit Australia.

[3] mixiユーザー 12月08日 23:08

It was great and I had a good time with them too Hammy. You should try to come some time with some of your friends. The host families were so nice and really enjoyed having their Japanese visitors. We did lots of sight seeing and we had lots of fun and laughter.
I think that homestay accommodation is a great way to travel. You can make life long friendships and you will always have a home and a family to come to when you visit Australia.
After that first initial meeting which can be a bit daunting, you start to relax and feel at home.
I have been doing these kind of tours for 16 years and most of my host families and Japanese visitors love the experience of learning and sharing cultures.
Maybe we will see you some time.

[4] mixiユーザー 12月21日 10:17

Hi.Grace.I joined this community