In Reply to: Dawn Service posted by sparkyperth on Wednesday, 29. September 2010 at 14:49 Bali Time:
We arrived night before Anzac day and after catching up with friends already in Bali, went to bed really pooped about 1am and also thought Anzac day in Bali sort of wasnt appropriate.
Anyway woke every hour or so, so hopped in the taxi with Di.
We waited out front to have our names ticked off, then scanned prior to entering the Consulate.
Its an awesome place, especially compared to the previous establishment of years ago.
Way out back there was a marquee which chairs lined up.
The ceremony was outstanding. Why did it matter where we were, we were thinking of those who have fought for our country to make it the place it is today.
It followed the usual pattern of ceremony as we have in Australia and when the bugle sounded, the notes seem to hang in the humid heavy air. Amazing experience.
Thanks Di for encouraging me to join you.