Day 2

What to say, what to say?

Great buffet breakfast after sleeping on a bed that was fit for a princess!

Lance left early to attend an A.G.M whilst I had a more leisurely start to the day. After breakfast Sherron and I had a wander and sat on the loungers looking out to sea, shortly the 'Women in Contracting' session started, and even though we are not 'in contracting' the wives were invited to attend. Our main speaker was a lady called Sue Nolan, a forensic scientist who has had a really interesting career. Currently she works in workplace drug testing. We received an indepth coverage of the drugs available in NZ and Australia and their history. Of course all of the drugs could not be covered because as we speak the low lifes are still concocting new brews out of terrible substances and getting them ready to distribute. She also covered alcohol and let it be known that I am in the 'safe zone'.  Phew!

After a morning tea of fresh fruit and more pastries we met Lance and Garry by the pool and that was where we stayed. Apart from a short sojourn to refuel at the buffet lunch, which I have to say was pretty good. ( I am not a fan of buffet, often they are ordinary and lack variety). 

After an afternoon in the sun we met with Garry, Sherron, Magda and Marius and wandered down to the shopping centre for dinner. We thought we would get there early, which was a great move. Booking into the Stone Grill for 6:30 proved easy and gave us time to wander along to a bar for a cocktail and beer. My strawberry something-a-rather tasted like a cross between rocket fuel and medicine. It even had a glow in the dark look about it.  Bugger, I should have checked the loo last night after a visit, maybe I had 'glow in the dark' wee. 

It was a beautiful evening and we watched a large cruise ship glide past. 

The meal was okay and our young waiter was charming. He kept apologising for his English, which in fact was pretty good.  I have been feeling pretty happy with my French and have been deciphering some menus for some of the others. Hopefully I haven't put anyone crook yet, but there is still time. 

After dinner we strolled back to the resort where conference drinks were being held.