Here is Bodhinatha taking a break between his classes….

Meanwhile, the Innersearchers participate in a group discussion.

It’s about a 10 minute walk from the conference room where the classes take place to our cabins.

A beautiful walk through majestic eucalyptus trees filled with unique birds singing away.

A beautiful sunny day and the resort is an amazing place of beauty.

That evening we had dinner outdoors on the deck of the restaurant.

Kulapati and Kulamata Mardemootoo from Mauritius.

A view of the dining room at night.

The path back to our cabins and other areas.

Some of the trees are beautifully lit up.

The vegetarian fare has been of a very high standard on this journey.

Day 7 (Jan 11th): Off to the Reptile Park.

Sadhaka Nilakantha one of our monastic staff…

Kailash Dhaksinamurthi who is helping to coordinate the Innersearch studies a map of the park.

Hema Patel sits on high ground for safety during a live reptile show.

Emus

We happen to meet with 3 sadhus from the Swami Narayan order who happen to also be visiting the Reptile Park.

Bodhinatha meets a Koala bear….

They are very gentle and accept human attention without any reservations…

Meandering through the park to see various native animals.

Meeting with the kangaroos

Holding a baby Aussie crocodile.

Sadhaka Dandapani’s job as a coordinator is often challenging and sometimes even life threatening.

Then we were off to Iguana Joe’s for lunch.

It is ideally located on the Brisbane waters.

Another sumptuous spread for everyone.

Dora Kovacs and Nilufer Clubwala met only a few days ago but look like they have known each other all their life.

Some Hindu visitors today at the Aadheenam. This is Hari and Tara from Springfield, Illinois

And Srinivasan and Usha from Chicago, Illinois