Rain put to use

29 March 2011

The host family Chris and I stayed with in Kingaroy, Richard and Robyn Rose, have a typical home for the area that uses a large amount of rainwater for everyday use.  Many of the homes in Australia use large collection tanks to collect rainwater from their roof gutter system.  Richard and Robyn use their rainwater for most of their daily needs (even for drinking) and only very rarely use city water.  This is a similar system to many of the hunting and fishing camps of Louisiana.  As much as it rains in Louisiana, this would be a great system to incorporate!  Every one of our host families have been extremely hospitable and I have immediately felt at home the minute I walked through the door.  I am learning as much about Australian ecology and culture through conversations with my host families as I am on scheduled tours and presentations.  This is a fantastic place and I cannot wait to return!

-Quenton