Grass trees--these are wonderful trees and come in all shapes and sizes; they are indigenous to Australia (unlike the many palm trees out here, which came from who knows where!)
The ocean--wish I lived closer to a big body of water; the Kishwaukee River just doesn't do it for me!
Tim Tams--to die for!
Caramel and rocky road slices--also to die for!
No tipping--not the cabbies, the restaurant servers, the hairdressers, anyone!
No pennies--just round to the nearest 5 cents. Pennies really are a waste, don't you think?
No tax--well, there is tax, but it's included in the price. Why can't the States do that?
Here, most of the pedestrians obey street lights; however, I will not miss the fact that pedestrians really have no rights here. You take your life into your hands if you don't see a car coming when you're in an unprotected crosswalk. Really. It's a rare thing for a driver to stop to let you cross the street.
Beth and Dan, of course, and most of all!
Well, that's about it; next time I post, we should be back home. Thanks for joining me on this vacation!
Thanks for spending the time, thought and energy to share, Jan! ... Steve
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