Goodbye to Perth

We have now moved on to Melbourne, a 3.5 hour flight and 3 hours time difference.  It was sad to say goodbye to Ron and Bob who had looked after us so well and made us so welcome.  It was probably time to move on as Martin and Bob were starting to dress in the same colours - see below

One of the features of Australia seems to be that they like to advertise their businesses with a large animal on the roof of the buldings. One of my favourites was the large yellow duck called Clarkie (same as a grandson)

For the linguists amongst you here are the Aussie expressions we have picked up so far:

thongs = flip flops
 I was worried when I saw notices in bars saying "No Thongs"  How were they going to check?

soggies = cereals 

A healthy start to the day is a bowl of soggies as opposed to a .........

Bonza brekkie  = the full English

snags = sausages

Example: chuck another snag on the barbie

flat white  = milky coffee (somewhere between a latte and an Americano with milk)

tinnie = can of beer

Lollies = sweets

There seems to be a chain of English Lolly shops selling sherbet lemons etc


Manchester = household linens

Most supermarkets have a Manchester aisle selling sheets and towels etc


Tomorrow is Australia Day although no-one has really been able to explain what exactly they are celebrating but it is a national holiday so throw another snag on the barbie and break out the tinnies