American In Sydney

What is Australia Day? Good question...I asked around and no one really knew. They knew it was a public holiday that was celebrated with fireworks, BBQs and Beer. I think that really sums it up. But I looked it up online and this is what I found:

"On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation."

and I thought Australians said that Americans were more patriotic...anyway.

How did we spend Australia Day? Jackson's friend from high school, David, was visiting, so we all first went out for a round of golf, then we also stayed true to tradition and went out to a friend's BBQ, ate, drank (only one for me as I was the designated driver), and went out to watch the fireworks. :) Some other things that went on were: street fairs, boat races, canons firing..you get the idea. :)