One of Australia’s main attractions, aside from the wildlife, diverse, exciting cities and the surf dudes and dudettes, is the climate. Brits may have the perception that Aussies enjoy year round sunshine, and this is indeed true of some regions but you may be surprised to learn that in Australia, as well as basking on sandy beaches, you can go skiing and trek through tropical rainforests! The reasons many of us have for these perceptions may come from popular Australian soap series like Neigbours and Home and Away in which the characters seem to spend most of their time frolicking in brilliant, balmy sunshine.
Although year long temperatures of thirty plus in Oz are little more than a myth, at least in the densely populated South-East coast region encompassing big cities like Melbourne and Sydney, it is undeniable that the Aussies are privy to enviable weather. This most likely explains the golden skin that most of the inhabitants seem to possess and means that those down under can enjoy outdoor activities to the full while we Brits are confined to huddling round the fireplace.
This summer was another damp squib in Britain, hardly surprising but nevertheless irritating when you consider forecasters were promising us a ‘BBQ Summer’. Anticipating a heat wave I rushed out and purchased a menagerie of garden goodies that I justifiably assumed would be well used and worth the money. How wrong I was. This got me thinking how well suited to the Australian climate all my new equipment would be and reignited my long term plans to migrate to Oz! Here are a few of the bits I purchased;
A Garden Pool
These above ground, easy to assemble pools are great for the garden and provide an attractive centerpiece to your BBQ party. The fun soon subsides however when the storm clouds gather!
A Mini Climbing Frame
An old playground favourite, mini climbing frames can be purchased for your garden and are great for when your friends want come around and hang out! Be careful you don’t use them in the bitterly cold British winter or your hands might get stuck to it!
A Trampoline
Sure to get your BBQ guests jumping for joy, this much loved garden toy is best used before you’ve eaten all the chicken wings and drunk all the beer! In the UK you might need to use trampolines just to keep warm, even in summer!
I can’t help but think that if I lived in Australia all these garden additions would be put to good use!
