Back in
Indianapolis we have done almost everything Indianapolis has to offer. We have
visited Costco and Whole Foods, Kezza loved both of these.
We went
to the Zoo which has Lorikeets and Budgerigars. I felt quite at home when a
Lorikeet perched on my shoulder and pecked at my ear.
And in
May they are getting a Koala which will stay until September. I will hang out
and chew some gum leaves with it.
Kezza and
Hansel and Gretel left today to go home via Houston and Los Angeles. Silence
has fallen upon the house and Robbie is out and about doing his thing.
Now that
I have fulfilled my grandfatherly duties I can start doing the immense pile of
stuff I have to do around the house and garden.
Saturday
is ANZAC day and there is a formal function being hosted for Aussies and Kiwis by
Indiana University. I had no idea why this was happening until I found out that
the President of IU is an Australian – and incidentally knows Cate’s brother.
Did I
tell you that we also found out that we have relatives living a few blocks from
us? Weird.
Anyway we
have rounded up all the Aussies and Kiwis – there are about thirty of us – and
will have our ceremony along with some honorary Aussies and Kiwis. After that
there may be Lamingtons, Anzac biscuits and Billy tea.
I'm in Portugal, and there are neither Kiwis nor Aussies in sight. I was at Gallipoli in 2010, and found it incredibly moving. I brought a poppy in my suitcase, and shall wear it on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteOops jet lag - Saturday.
DeleteI will have a Lamington and think of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the proper greeting, do you say, "Happy ANZAC Day" ? I wiLL see if I can find something Aussie to eat or drink to celebrate with you. It is always delightful to discover distant relatives in unlikely destinations.
ReplyDeleteesb: I think the appropriate greeting is 'G'day Mate'
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