and I can't go back to sleep. So...I figured I'd add a few things that we forgot to the other day!
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| View from Adam's studio |
A couple more notes about Sydney...the city was beautiful, and for the most part, a city is a city. It's got lots of people, cars, shops, etc. And that's what Sydney is. One thing that we noticed, however, is that it didn't SOUND like any of the cities that we're used to. On the rare occasion that all cars had a red light and everyone was waiting to cross the street, I swear you could've heard a pin drop! It's unusually quiet in the city, even at night. No yelling people. No squealing cars/motorcycles. It was refreshing and gave you more of a sense that people have respect for eachother.
Ah...the people. The people here are so friendly! I find myself beginning to avoid eye contact as we walk around (because that's what we do in the States, to avoid any human interaction I suppose...what a thought!). Whereas people here are so eager to greet you and even strike up random conversation if the opportunity presents itself.
There's a LARGE Asian population here (I'm talking, like maybe 50%?). In some parts of the city, you would think that you were in China or Japan if you didn't know any better! I think that many of them are students that come down here for Uni. Adam and I are excited about this though, because Asian food is some of our favorite!
On one of our walks yesterday, we ran into a man who was training his Homing Pigeons for a race. That was an interesting experience that neither of us had encountered before. He had about 50 of them in two big cages that he had driven out to a large empty field. Some of the pigeons were new young ones, and others were older, more seasoned pigeons. He opened the cages and they took off in a large black shadow. The idea is that they end up back home, and that the older pigeons train the younger ones what to do. Apparently no one quite knows how they find their way home.
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| On one of our walks, on the outskirts of our camp |
The last thing that I want to mention, was very exciting for us! We were told when we came to the camp here that there are always kangaroo sightings...and they weren't kidding! Last night Adam and I went out for a walk, hand in hand, enjoying a glass of wine, when I thought I spotted the head of a kangaroo over a hill. We walked towards it and as we came over the hill, we saw there were 11 of them! They kept their eyes on us and we got about 100 feet away. Right about then, a flock of birds flew out of the bush and the kangaroos bounded off into the sunset, the silhouettes of the hills behind them. It was a gorgeous, romantic and exhilarating experience. Unfortunately we didn't have our camera. Maybe there's a reason for that...so that we could just be in that moment together. Hopefully we get that opportunity again and can capture it.
Other animal sightings have included Mag Pies, parrots, Cockatoos (so pretty!), LARGE spiders, and Adam saw a Koala...on the side of the road :(
Other animal sightings have included Mag Pies, parrots, Cockatoos (so pretty!), LARGE spiders, and Adam saw a Koala...on the side of the road :(
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| Sunset in our front yard |
I want to see a Koala!
ReplyDeleteSo do we! Apparently they're found mostly on the coast...and even then they're pretty rare because they're becoming endangered due to dogs attacking them, cars hitting them, and their forests being destroyed :(
DeleteThis is so cool! I love reading about how friendly and quiet it is there. I wonder what you would think of Germany. Here, its 60/40 if Germans are going to be nice to you. Thankfully, Dylan and I have met most of the nice ones. We also learned that smiling at someone when walking by is a sign of flirting...which I still have to realize I'm doing. I just want to be nice lol.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny the things you don't realize until you move somewhere different. Have you noticed how Australians are more relaxed and take their time at everything? I like that about Europe. They aren't in a rush to get somewhere (except when the are on the autobahn, and then it's just fun), like Americans are. I think most countries seem to know how to live a more relaxing lifestyle than us Americans. It makes you humble to get a chance to experience it and realize you too should slow down.
Are the Australians really friendly about their pets? Germans love their dogs and allow them EVERYWHERE! Even restaurants. Denali sat at our table once in her own chair.
I'm soooo curious, we should really write out some comparisons!
Have a wonderful day! Strange, it's Monday there isn't it? How soon does Adam start?
Oh and I forgot...Adam already started making some work! Someone took him out when we first got here to buy some materials, and have him his studio space. We were both in there last night throwing actually...its beautiful...you can slide the large glass door open so that its like an indoor/outdoor studio space with a gorgeous view of the hills.
DeleteI think that would be a little intimidating living in a country where the people may or may not like you haha...it's very much the opposite here. We've been striking up friendly conversation with random people on the side of the road or on the bus! And people are constantly coming up with more people (their friends) who they want to introduce us to.
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely right about the more relaxed lifestyle. Adam and I are both loving that. And everyone here said that people up North are even more-so that way. Even watching people cook (in restaurants, etc), they take their time and aren't so rushed.
Yeah we've seen people with their dogs everywhere as well. It's pretty cool! And some of them are even without leashes!
It is interesting comparing the different places and people!
It IS Monday here now...very strange. Anyways...have a good...night? :) Talk to you again soon!