People back home seem to see Australia as a never-ending funland – a once in a lifetime place to go. Having been down here three times in as many months, it doesn’t really hold the same attraction for me any more. Don’t get me wrong – Sydney is great, but Canberra gives off a certain air of sedation. For example the landmark event here this season is Floriade – a flower show.
So with only three days to go until I begin the marathon trip home, I’m really looking forward to Ireland with it’s grey cloud, short days and sense of history that goes back more than 80 years.
