Daniel’s Journey: Ananda, Festivals, and Magnetic Island
Chapter 6
Who is Ananda and why does she need Daniel’s help?
Ananda is a friend of Guy. She needs Daniel’s help because she needs assistance on her land to plant some trees.
What was surprising about the girl who was swimming?
Daniel was surprised by the girl because she was the Irish girl from the Australian Embassy in Spain, and his uncle knows Ananda.
Where did Daniel and Emily go, and what did he like about the place?
Daniel and Emily went to Byron because Emily lent him her car. The place had an empty beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a small cave.
How did Daniel and Emily spend their last day together?
They spent a wonderful day swimming, relaxing in the sun, talking, and eating Rose’s fantastic food.
How had Daniel and Emily’s relationship developed by this stage?
The relationship between Daniel and Emily was developing very well, improving every day. As he had to leave, they said they would see each other again.
Chapter 7
What is the Woodford Maleny Folk Festival and why did Daniel go there for free?
The Woodford Maleny Folk Festival is a cultural festival in Australia that takes place over six nights. Daniel went there for free because Rick asked if he could help him with his work.
How was it possible for Rick to join Daniel at the festival, and what was their working arrangement?
Rick participated at the festival because Daniel invited him. As Rick plays drums, the working arrangement was to help Matt in the shop.
How was the café different from a normal café, and what was the rule there?
It was different from a normal café job. The rule was that none of the food or drinks had prices. They decided to experiment and let people pay only what they wanted to pay.
What part of the festival did Daniel like the most, and what did it make him think about?
Daniel liked the part of the festival the most when it was completely dark, the music started, people dressed as animals, and then there were fantastic fireworks. Daniel thought about Emily, so he made a decision and called her to ask her to join him on his trip.
Chapter 8
Where did Daniel take Emily, and what is the place known for?
Daniel took Emily to Magnetic Island, off the Queensland coast. They knew that this place is known for where the koalas live.
How could Daniel afford to take the cruise to the Great Barrier Reef?
Daniel could afford to take the cruise to the Great Barrier Reef because Antonio’s magazine had published one of his stories. His financial situation was better than usual, so he decided to spend the money on a special cruise.
What did Daniel and Emily do next to finance their stay?
Daniel and Emily needed a WWOOFing job urgently to finance their stay because the money was going very quickly!
Why did Daniel and Emily fight?
They fought because Daniel thought there was little time left to reach the top, and Emily was very tired and hurt herself, and her water bottle broke. They were angry. Emily said she would not go to a mountain with Daniel. They also fought when they went to Mount Sorrow.