Australia... (not the movie)

I arrived 'home' (Australia) 3 days ago, and, as warned, it's been a bit of a spin. Jetlag aside, I've been seeing this country with a fresh set of eyes, finding myself both excited and appalled by the strangest of things.
But back a step...what was the first thing I did once I hit 'civilisation' (Joburg airport) ? treat myself to a soy latte of course! and photographed it before I took a sip hehe
So, some observations...
After seeing women tie their kids to their backs for 2 years, prams are the most clumsy things I've ever seen.
I thought Australia had an economic crisis? you certainly wouldn't guess by the sheer number of nice cars on the road!
No petrol crisis here! and its only $1.25/L (Malawians pay around $2.15)
I desperately wanted to photograph the fruit and veg shop, but by this stage was already feeling like a freak, so decidied that might not be a good idea.
Fashion- it's just plain overwhelming. Im stuck with the conundrum of wanting to look like everyone else to fit in ...but hating what they're wearing.
There are FIVE different types of soy sauce in the supermarket! everything you could possibly ever dream of wanting food -wise is all in 1 shop!!!
I just watched the garbage truck go by. What a beautiful sight! that menas no acrid smoke wafting through your house. bring it on!
Meat. Its in every meal. Its tender. You can buy lamb.
You can pause TV now??!!
The box is on ALL the time. loud. and everyone just talks over it.
First food item brought at the local food hall??: a HJ's junior whopper. yup they still taste just how I remember 'em. Second? a big plate of sushi (woulda been reversed if I'd found the sushi shop first!)
Number of kilo's put on in 3 days? Im not telling.

We're off for Christmas at a farm somewhere near Coffs Harbour for the next week or so. I Hope you have a fantastic Christmas celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus and enjoying all the good gifts he has showered on us.