We are not Worthy!

We are not worthy
Originally uploaded by b boy.

As you can see by the photo we made it to the convocation. Silly gown at hand and handbagless as was the edict from the President, we made our way to the convention centre. Just a short stroll from our hotel to Darling Harbour. Once there we had to separate as Mel said only the graduands were allowed to associate together. Mel actually tried to sneak her handbag in but must have been frisked by the handbag police and the handbag was refused entry. This of course meant that I had to carry it. I am not sure how much more humiliating it could get for me....Only the husband of a surgeon, only a GP and not a surgeon....AND carrying a handbag!!!! Oh the shame :(

Once inside I found a seat near to where Mel would be sitting (as the Fellows seats were named so handbag carrying GP's would not sit in them). I read the order of service which said that His Excellency Xanana Gusmao was to present an oration but later I was dissapointed to learn that due to recent events in Timor he probably should have been there instead of at a convocation in Australia. Fair enough! His wife, former aussie girl, gave a speech on his behalf.

After all the bigwigs were presented with various awards and honours if was finally Melinda's turn to get presented with her empty cardboard tube. Very exciting. She is so clever and all.

Still feeling quite unwell with her URTI, we didn't hang around for the after party but instead wandered back to our little apartment for icecream under the doona and a well earned rest. hopefully Melinda will be feeling better today.