221 years ago today, the first fleet of European settlers arrived on Australian soil. Today, I’ve been sitting in the botanic gardens over looking the harbour having a picnic with some friends.
I’m a bit sunburnt, I haven’t had enough to eat and I’m tired but I’ve had a really great day. Very relaxed, and spent it with great people. Now I’m off to a barbecue, where hopefully after some food, I’ll pick up a bit of energy. It won’t be a late night for me. I’ve got to get up early for gym in the morning.
I always feel guilt on Australia Day……
the worst thing about your headline Brenton is realising that is 21 years ago that the Tall Ships came sailing into Sydney Harbour.
I’m so homesick reading about everyone’s Australia Day….. have a beer for me!:)
About as old as I am, it seems. happy Days.
A gazillion on my Irish Catholic cousins were sent there as prisoners, and their descendants are as proud as hell of being Australian. Great country it is!
What a beautiful picture!