Down Under! – Parting Shots
As we have left each country we have tried to reflect on the things we liked or disliked about the country. With Australia there are so many things that spring to mind so instead of elaborating we will just give you a quick list.
Likes (in no particular order)
Diving with sharks
Iced coffee (Chris is a huge fan!)
Coogee (home from home)
Melbourne botannical gardens (obvious reasons)
Echidnas (cute waddle)
Swag bags under the stars
Sydney Harbour – simply breathtaking
Yongala Wreck Dive – another world
The jelly sweets from the corner shop by the bus stop in Coogee
Five – Os – incredible value for money and unpretencious hangout
Relaxed beach style – boardies and surf wear are the way forward
Swimming in the sea on Christmas day
Outdoor lifestyle – a healthier way to live
Bootcamp on the beach – exercise as the sun rises over the sea
24 hour pie shops – kebabs take a back seat after a night out
Smoothies – yum
We could really be here typing all night!
Dislikes (in no particular order)
The phrase ‘Too Easy’ – which means something like OK/ Nice One!
No good Curry houses!
One-sided sports coverage – ie if they win they cover it, if they don’t they cut it!
A distinct lack of customer service outside of the major cities
Cockroaches – Yuk and you cant kill them as their eggs fly everywhere!
Invisable Aborigines – they are on the outside of society in every way
Greyhound breakdown procedure
Watching England get hammered at Cricket (this is technically more of a dislike about the England Cricket team!)
Speeding tickets
The flies…these things take persistent to another level…they try to get in your nose, ears, eyes and won’t take no for an answer!
Tags: Australia
Chris and Charl
Not wanting to sound prejudiced, but surely the comment “We could really be here typing all night!” belongs at the bottom of the ‘Likes’ list, not the ‘Dislikes’ list?!! 😉
Fair shout Linda, I’ll make the amendment so as not to offend our new found Aussie mates!
P.S. We sent the maps home to friends and family, they were great (and easy!) to fill in over a bottle (or two!) of wine, as they helped us to recount some of the great times we had in oz!
I’m aure we will get some feedback from the recipients which we will of course pass on!
Thanks again, Chris