Some things I've noticed about Australia or Australians (or been told by locals)
Bogen-bum
Daro-bum (hipster-I think)
Heaps-lots
I reckon- I reckon I'll be back to Australia sooner than later.
Cupper-coffee/tea
Ute-truck (utility truck)
Brekkie-breakfast
Cheers-hello, goodbye, thanks
Take away-to go
Bottle shop- liquor store
I need to go to hospital- I need to go to THE hospital.
People are extremely friendly here, going out of their way to show you the way or make sure you understand. The food is much better here, portions are smaller and the food tastes fresher. I always forget how processed America's food is, even the things you think are more natural are still process, like milk. Staying is hostels is a pain, but I've met a bunch of people from all over the world. Through my journey I have stayed in rooms with English, Irish, Canadian, and French. Ive also met Germans, Norwegians, Israeli, Scottish, and I'm sure other counties i just cant remember. I have met heaps of English and Canadians doing the year work/holiday visa, and I have to admit I'm going to look into that, because I've always wanted to live in a different country for a long time, and from what I've heard it's much easier getting a year visa here than anywhere else.
I just started getting used to driving on the opposite side of the road and getting into the passenger side of the car/bus from the other side. As their cars are driven on the left side, they also yield while walking towards the left. I frequently stepped right when someone was coming towards me, and have just started getting us to stepping left when walking. Also sunscreen is used religiously here, where I feel like back home there is a stigma, like oh I don't have to where sunscreen, I don't burn, when burning isn't th only at to damage your skin. The ozone layer is thin and/or gone over Austrlaia is its extra improtant they use sunscreen.
If I think of more from my trip I will update again. All in all, I really enjoyed my trip, and Australia and I can't wait til I can save up and do the top half of the east coast, seeing the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful looking islands!
Bye for now <3
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