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Caroline brought back a few books from the library (Although the top 3 books are private, two of them are mine)
And I must say, a few of the books are HILARIOUS! Fun fact from the book with the red cover:
"In the European dream, all Australian men are tall, thin, sunburned, laconic, casual, drink ice-cold beer and speak with a strong accent. All Australian women are brave, resourceful, beautiful in an outdoors style and capable of swimming a flooded creek, breaking a recalcitrant horse or fighting bushfires. Darwin is the town that most fits the European dream."
I'm just curious what strange Europeans this author has come across... This description feels a little bit too "Crocodile Dundee" to me... I hope no European believes that to be a documentary...
Another book (not in the pile, it's been returned to the library) gave us the following fact:
"Most of the sharks in Australian waters will not attack. The exception is the white pointer, but even this is not something to be over-concerned about. The white pointer is now so rare that it has been made a protected species, so if one attacks you must not fight back and harm it in any way. That is illegal."
I do respect the fact that it's a protected species, but if a shark attacks me, I will not stop and look what kind of shark it is, and even if it's a white pointer - I WILL fight back - I like my limbs, thankyouverymuch.
I've applied for a Visa, but not paid the fee just yet (Ticket + RSA = Broke) so it hasn't been granted. But in filling out the form I was offered to get a book called "Life in Australia" sent to me.
This book is also a funny story. Did you for instance know that Domestic violence is frowned upon in Australia? And did you know that a Barbecue/BBQ was for outdoor cooking? And to use words and phrases such as "Thank you" and "Please" is considered polite.
My world has been turned upside down!
XOXO
Weronica
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