From start to finish....I thoroughly enjoyed the experience Down Under. Sharing my techniques with the knowledgeable and delightful students in Australia and New Zealand....thank you to all that took classes! The True Blue Decorative Artists, are a great group amd they showed us a wonderful time. Thank you all for making the experience a great one. Thank you to the art group in NZ for a great time also...it was so nice meeting you all!  I am working on the NZ pages, so look for those directly. To all the Aussie/NZ friends that I have met/made through the years...it was great catching up with you...you are all special to me. I want to extend heartfelt thanks to all of our hosts, beginning with Karen Brouwer, who made sure we saw, felt, tasted (experienced!) Australia - up close and personal, lol, from the Wildlife to the Family life... it was just awesome - and to Karen's hubby Harry...thanks for all you did for us; the 'shrimp on the barby' was better than imagined. ;) Thanks for all the great meals you two, and for letting us try some of the nice Aussie wines, that was fun. :) We have so many great memories with you and all your family... Thanks to Karin & Phil Parson, for all of your assistance (Karin - we really enjoyed your delicious Aussie lunches!)  To the bears Down Under: Chezza & Greggie - thanks for the relaxing time at your beautiful place in Oz.  To Lizzie & Johnno in New Zealand, thanks for all the exploring, hiking, walking...really getting down into the heart of the North island of NZ - 'twas incredible! Hugs, Jamie