Australia Day

Twas the day for the Aussies

And all through BC
Dear Eliza was stirring
To bring green cake and glee

The picture was taken in the cafe at Bellevue College on January 26th- Australia Day!

I heard a fact today. Australia is one of the top five most "free" countries in the world, (China being the most free. I know-What?) and I do believe that makes it worthy of celebration. January 26th was once known as Founding Day or First Landing Day according to early Sydney almanacs. It is now recognized as Australia Day due to the fact that on that day in 1788, 11 British ships filled with convicts reached Australian shores, making Australia their home. It was not widely celebrated as a national holiday until 1994, yet today, over half of Australia's 21 million residents gather to barbeque and set off fireworks, but most importantly pay homage to their great nation!
Good on ya, mates!
(And Eliza for the cake!)