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| Photo of our TV, Oprah and her guests at the top of the Harbour Bridge |
Last week, Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure aired in both America and Australia (previously posted about here). From what I have heard and read it was quite a success. As Tourism Australia stated, “US tourism operators are reporting a big spike in the number of inquiries about holidays to Australia”…”Qantas Vacations in the US has seen a 250% increase in visits to its website, a 25 per cent increase in phone calls, and a 30 to 40 per cent increase in quote requests.”
OK, I have to admit it, I watched all four nights of the show. It definitely highlighted the beauties of Australia, traveling throughout the seven states (New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania). During the commercial breaks ads capitalized on domestic travel, definitely piquing my interest (there is so much to explore Down Under).
But although Oprah named herself an “unofficial ambassador for Australia,” saying she has “the biggest mouth on earth,” there was a moment during the second episode when Oprah got a little frustrated with Australia and it hit very close to home.
After a climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge (which I will definitely be doing at some point), Oprah, her best friend Gayle, and her 300 invited guests, got in place for the ultimate photo opp, showcasing the world record for the most people ever at the top of the Harbour Bridge. And then it happened. The helicopter that carried the photographer had to refuel. At first Oprah was fine with waiting but after 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and ultimately 26 minutes her frustrations came to the surface. A bit of cursing (which was bleeped out) followed by the statement, “Not everything can go perfectly and everything has been perfect that's why this has happened…to teach me patience.”
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| Another photo of our TV, Oprah is getting frustrated... |
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| One more photo of our TV, Only 26 minutes later... |
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