Aussie Aussie Aussie!

This weekend was a long weekend because it was Australia Day weekend! I've decided that Australia Day might be one of my favorite Australian holidays. Everyone is so happy to be out and enjoying the summer weather. And the more over the top and cheesy the Aussie accessories, the better. What's not to love?!

The stores in Kirribilli got into the spirit.

As did these people.

In the morning, I went out on a walk to Circular Quay. Two big cruise ships were anchored in the Harbour for the celebrations.

The morning was cloudy, but the sun was peeking through.

In the afternoon, T and I went out. A pop-up store opened in Milsons Point station with all the necessities for Australia Day.

We decided we probably didn't need any flag-themed accessories, but we walked up onto the bridge to watch the ferry race.

Then we walked down to the point to watch the 21 gun salute and a fighter jet flyover. We got to see the guys loading and firing the cannons. This dad in front of us had two little girls who did not like the noise AT ALL.

In the evening, we headed out to the Domain. As the final performance in the Sydney Festival, the Sydney Orchestra performed a free concert in the domain. We and about a thousand others packed a picnic, got a spot in the grass, and watched the show.

The final piece was awesome: it had music, cannons, and fireworks! Amazing!

It was a pretty great Australia Day!

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