Of all the things we have experienced thus far in Canberra;
The seasons are remarkable. It is mid October, a few weeks into Spring.
The Floriade Event in Canberra truly brings the beauty of flowers in the thousands.
We've never seen anything like it. It attracts thousands of people all over Australia. It's a privilege to have it minutes away. The air here, especially after a gentle Spring rain, is fragrant with fresh flowers and plants. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see some images from Floriade.
I can't quite imagine what Christman during the Australian summer will be like.
Right now, it's a full moon and floral carpeted gardens which capture my fancy.
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label culture. Show all posts
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Living in Australia
We moved to the Capital of Australia last June.
What a wonderful place to live and grow at this stage of life.
The trees and land are like nothing I've ever seen. Colors of blue-grey and others of ochre and copper and tan. I'll always remember the first time we saw a "mob" of kangaroos in the wild! Wonderful! Canberra (pronounced /ˈkænbɹə/[3]) is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 340,000, it is Australia's largest inland city.(from wikipedia)Thanks to Kelli Hughes for the information.
While it is a very well planned urban area which keeps traffic moving with a series of roundabouts, you can be surrounded by wilderness in 20 minutes by heading outward from the center of the city.
I have been here 2 months now, and am still learning the lay of the land.
There is lots to see, and even more top learn.
Australian culture has a flavor all its own, it is an acquired taste for some.
The people here are a blend of proper and quirky behaviors.
One thing for sure is they LOVE sports. (More to learn there as well)
Suddenly, baseball seems "exotic".
I'm still a New England girl from America, and have met other Americans here for various reasons; yet I am drawn to know more about these people, and their diversity of culture.
I'm here for the long ride I think, well, just let things "unfold" and enjoy the journey here in this land of rolling hills and mountain ranges, exotic birds and wildlife, and beautiful blue skies.
What a wonderful place to live and grow at this stage of life.
The trees and land are like nothing I've ever seen. Colors of blue-grey and others of ochre and copper and tan. I'll always remember the first time we saw a "mob" of kangaroos in the wild! Wonderful! Canberra (pronounced /ˈkænbɹə/[3]) is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 340,000, it is Australia's largest inland city.(from wikipedia)Thanks to Kelli Hughes for the information.
While it is a very well planned urban area which keeps traffic moving with a series of roundabouts, you can be surrounded by wilderness in 20 minutes by heading outward from the center of the city.
I have been here 2 months now, and am still learning the lay of the land.
There is lots to see, and even more top learn.
Australian culture has a flavor all its own, it is an acquired taste for some.
The people here are a blend of proper and quirky behaviors.
One thing for sure is they LOVE sports. (More to learn there as well)
Suddenly, baseball seems "exotic".
I'm still a New England girl from America, and have met other Americans here for various reasons; yet I am drawn to know more about these people, and their diversity of culture.
I'm here for the long ride I think, well, just let things "unfold" and enjoy the journey here in this land of rolling hills and mountain ranges, exotic birds and wildlife, and beautiful blue skies.
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