Today we had a public holiday in honour of the Queen's birthday. I love that we get a day off work for that here, especially since it's actually nowhere near the Queen's birthday. I would imagine that the reason the aussies voted to keep the queen was so they wouldn't lose a bank holiday. And good on them I say.
We decided to be very british on Saturday and throw a barbecue for some of Stu's work mates, even though it was actually really cold and everyone turned up in scarves and jumpers. We went to the farmers market in the morning in order to stock up on all necessary bits and pieces, and when I mentioned that we were barbecuing a deathly hush fell over the market and all the stall holders gaped at us. I explained that we were poms and it was perfectly acceptable for us to barbecue in sub 20 degree temperatures - hell we've even barbecued in the rain. I still can't quite get over seeing all the natives wandering round in woolly hats, scarves, gloves and the whole winter kit and kaboodle, when really and truly it is actually about 20 degrees still, which let's face it is not that cold. I think that the day I start feeling chilly in this weather is when I know I have been here too long!
It was a very nice day though, good food, good drink etc. I think our usual hospitality failed us slightly though as all the food was eaten - usually we stock up on enough to feed twice as many folk as are coming, so I am a bit worried that we are slacking.
Yesterday I spent the whole day talking to god due to the amount of barbecue beers consumed, which was no fun at all, but today we had loads of fun. We decided it was high time that we went out and did some touristy stuff as we have turned into work and sleep types lately. So went out to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary on a lovely river boat cruise. I've been before to the sanctuary so was relatively calm but Stu was ridiculously over excited, especially when he got to cuddle David the Koala. We also went to the birds of prey show which was really exciting, and fed the kangaroos and wallabies. It was great. Also really nice to get out of the city and remind ourselves that we have actually moved to Australia, and haven't just replaced one city and commute and work with another one. We had a great day and are about to sit down and plan loads more touristy stuff to do - yay!
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I have just spent 2 1/2 weeks with a man who spent a good few years of his working life looking after the Queen. He reckons she is the greatest thing since sliced bread that this country and the Commonwealth have had.
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