1. Mozzie's = Mosquitoes.
They are smaller here in size... but leave a bigger bite
2. Mailboxes here look like small bird houses. A small little box with a bird house like roof... with just a slit in the top so no junk mail can be shoved into it... kinda brilliant... some other mailboxes will have an additional circular hole below for fliers... but generally, they are very small and appear as bird houses
3. Outside of the train or on buses... instead of saying 'watch your step' or 'mind the gap' they have signs posted that say "beware of the step" - like its some sort of evil thing that we should be aware of creeping up on us.. kinda makes me laugh every time I see it.. just funny Oz wording..
4. There are Blue, Red & Yellow & Fremantle (The beachfront) CAT buses that run around the city, that are FREE!!! They come frequently too... every couple of minutes and travel around the surrounding CBD (city business district) = very cool! We will be taking this free service to the grocery store more than likely..
5. Whole wheat/wholegrain breads and pasta's exist... but are not popular like back home... you don't get offered the choice in restaurants... and things like hot dog buns, hamburg buns etc .. I have yet to see wholewheat ones.. just white bread..
6. A train ticket for 1 zone = 2.60$ - you have almost 2 hours to ride the train with that ticket..and it can also be used on the buses as a transfer ... pretty sweet!
7. You can take the Ferry from East Perth to the CBD for $1.70 - ferry takes 7 minutes
So Jody
ReplyDeleteYou should take a picture of these mailboxes so we can see what they look like since they sound pretty interesting.
So No whole wheat? How odd?
Looking forward to talking to you and Brad next week
Take care love you and miss you a bunch!!