Ending Remarks ~ Australia.
Well, we have been in Australia for a whole month, and although one month isn’t much time in the massive country we have learnt a few things.

Don’t try to schedule too much when visiting here.
Trying to see Australia in a month would be like trying to see the United States in a month. This place is massive. There are great wonders and attractions offered by this great country however they are also separated by great distances. As our plans were to only see and do but a few things, we were able to accomplish what we wanted to without much disappointment.

Ya Gotta Drink Beer to Fit in Mate:
I think we all know that Australians are known for their partying and beer drinking. Leave your Shelia at home, and head to the pub to make some great drunken friends. Aussie’s are big beer drinkers and it is a big part of their lifestyle.

Sports & More Sports:
This is an outdoor country. These okes spend much of their time outdoors and participating in sports. We had the opportunity to witness this with the Rugby World Cup hosted here. If they can’t participate, then they’ll substitute for a vocal spectator….and that doesn’t exclude the copious consumption of beer.

Flies and more Flies:
If nobody has told you there is a most annoying fly in this country. This particular fly seeks moisture wherever it can find it. This includes flying into your eyes, nose, ears and mouth. In the outback these things will make you go mad. The Aussie’s solution to this is more beer.

Stay away from Melbourne if you suffer from Hay fever:
I never knew that I suffered from hay fever, until I reached Melbourne. This place is awful in the summer months. The pollen counts here are the highest in the world. There is so much you can see it in the air, but drinking beer helps.

Philosophical Note:
The Aussie’s are a rough and tough group. They like their beer and they like their sports and they like to PARTY. Their driving lacks any finesse, their food is very americanised, and their unwritten philosophy is to plough through the necessaries in life to get to the next party…Party on Mate!

Overall our experience has been a good one here, and we will definitely be back. I’ll be bringing my hay fever tablets too.

Ok, I’ve done my piece. After much peer pressure…there…it’s done. Now I’m going back to the poolside…;)

- posted by Owen Barker @ 2:13 PM