Land Down Under

In November I made the long trip back home to visit family and friends. It was so good to see everyone again and it felt very reassuring to slip back into my 'second life' so easily. I was glad to trade the sub zero temperatures in Toronto for long days of warm sunshine in Perth and I made every effort to consume as many flat whites as humanly possible during my stay.

Reflections on my intercontinental experience:

Five things I didn't realise I missed about Australia:
1. Driving a car along the coastline while listening to Triple J
2. The friendly, easy-going Australian approach to life. Everything is "no worries mate!"
3. Being able to pay with exact change (GST is included in the sale price)
4. Fitting in and not getting curious looks and questions about my accent all the time
5. This sound: http://youtu.be/DJEHmF657uI

Five things I now realise I will miss about Canada:
1. Having four distinct seasons. I'll miss the colour change in Fall and the snow in Winter
2. Living in a big city with a thriving entertainment and cultural scene
3. Being a long-term tourist and exploring new places for the first time
4. Having an abundance of free time in which to do and see new things
5. Shorter flight times to Europe and the US