Down Under

I have almost finished reading Bill Bryson’s Down Under spread across waiting for people at airports , on a couple of short flights and the long lay-over time in between. It’s a fun read and almost instantly wants you to somehow make way to see Australia.

It’s the driest, flattest, hottest, most infertile and climatically aggressive of all the inhabited continents and still Australia teems with life- a large portion of it quite deadly. In fact, Australia has more things that can kill you in a very nasty way than anywhere else.Yet, it intrigues .The people are extrovert, quick-witted and love their sporting nation culture. Their cities are safe and clean, nearly always built near water. The food is excellent; beer cold and the sun nearly always shines. Doesn’t get better than it.The Australians must be proud that from the most awkwardly unpropitious beginnings, in a remote and challenging place, they have created a prosperous and dynamic society.

There are various humorous quotes and interesting titbits about the country and its history. I am almost through the book and would re-post the most catchy lines, info and phrases soon.