Aussie Education on Aussie Day

From Mt William National Park we headed to Launceston to visit Anne and Chris. It was great to see them again and it truly felt like family - that is just the "Tassie Way". Before dinner we went to the gorge and toured the Power Plants and dam. With Chris adding the history and the operations, it was very interesting and the gorge was certainly beautiful. Back at home, we caught up on some stories and looked and Leah and Brendan's wedding photos - looked like a fabulous day and Rocky; the dog, "rocked" =). Leah and Brendan joined us for dinner, and we had a traditional Aussie day meal. We had lamb chops, zucchini, egg plant and sweet potatoes on the barbie with some beer and wine to compliment. And no Aussie day would be complete without a bit of cricket. Up until this day, I knew absolutely nothing about cricket and after that day I know just slightly more that might just keep me out of trouble in an Aussie sport bar....or maybe just slightly more that might just get me in trouble. All I know is if in Aussie, I better cheer for an Aussie team and if in NZ, I better not!!! Aussies and New Zealanders have the same relation that Canada and the US have, especially when it comes to sport - so I do understand the thinking! The only other crazy thing about cricket is that it can last for 5 days!!! Chris also took us outside to show us the stars (yes, we stayed up past 9pm - ha!), to show us the southern cross and other constellations that can only be seen in the southern hemisphere - very cool! For being in the city, the starts were pretty awesome. We chatted a bit more, flipping the TV channel between cricket and rugby (just to keep me on my toes), and had a good time! Delia and I were planning on heading to hike the Walls of Jerusalem the next day so Chris got out his pictures to show us what we were in for - sweet. We talked a little more, but being a "school night" (work), for Anne and Chris we headed for bed. We said our good-byes and got back in a car - we will definitely keep in touch and we will definitely be back!