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 Jarrod the Snag Dealer by ATXtraveler
While at the MCG, you can enjoy snags from our own local vendor Jarrod! One of my co-workers bring his whole family to the footy, and therefore also needs to bring his own lunch, so he is not eaten out of house and home! A Thermos is the perfect heater for Australian Hot Dogs, or Snags as they are called here!
So get out there and enjoy a Snag! Leave a Comment
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 Great Cup of Joe! by ATXtraveler
Even in the middle of the Queen Victoria Market, the street vendor style coffee baristas will serve up a wonderful cup of joe!
My personal preference is for the Flat White (Expresso with steamed milk), but there are plenty of different ways to make it! Leave a Comment
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 Pig can fly by eviltooth
"The Melbourne Cup is the Australian National Day," he wrote. "It would be difficult to overstate its importance. It overshadows all other holidays...Overshadows them? I might almost say it blots them out. Cup Day, and Cup Day only, commands an attention, an interest, and an enthusiasm that are universal - and spontaneous, not perfunctory. Cup Day is supreme. It has no rival."
Except, perhaps for Fashions on the Field at the Caufield Cup, or Oaks "Ladies" Day at Flemington, or Victoria Derby "Blokes" Day.
Yes, the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival is full of fabulous excuses to show off that hat you wear but once a year, and that gambling streak in you let loose for the race that stops the nation. And it's great time to celebrate the one major sporting event that doesn't involve kicking, pushing, showing or obscene language - well, not much... Leave a Comment
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In Australia, when you are talking about sports and which teams you support, PLEASE remember that you do not "root" for a team, you "barrack" for a team. When you "root" for a team, it means you are having sex with them (or for them, I guess), as in "I rooted her."
If you want to play a joke on someone you are traveling with, don't tell them what "root" means in Australia and get them into a deep conversation on sports with a native. Then just sit back and wait for the laughs.
Remember (as an example): You don't root for Collingwood, you barrack for them. Leave a Comment
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 Melbourne Bitter by ATXtraveler
In Melbourne, you will enjoy many different drinks, but one I tried today was Melbourne Bitter. This drink seems mysteriously close to Victoria Bitter, and that is because they are from the same brewery. Leave a Comment
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Tipping isn't really expected anywhere in Australia. If you do tip, it will most likely be for great service in a nice restaurant. 10-15% is good.
If you come from a society that tips 15-20% like mine, it is not easy to get used to not tipping someone. If you decide a tip is deserved, just go with your instinct about how the service was or the type of place you are at. Leave a Comment
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 Aussy Rules Footy by michelletrex
PS Bloke means man and Shelia means woman. Leave a Comment
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Melbourne does not require people to tip for services... Our wages are reasonable and only tip if you feel you want to.. You will get the same service and employees are not going to treat you like a leper like some parts of the world, and you know who you are lol
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 by ATXtraveler
Recently I took a quick snapshot of a few of my co-workers walking down the street....sure enough, it looks just like the cover of the movie!
Don't believe me... click on the link!! Leave a Comment
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If you watch a local at sometime they'll be heading off to a park with a pick-nic basket, hamper and almost certainly an Esky (cooler). There will be meat and sangers (sausages) packed away along with cutlery, plates and tongs - but they won'tneed to pack a BBQ as most of the parks in and around Melbourne have electrically operated and FREE (yes I did say free) BBQ's
The kids will be in tow, there will be a cricket set or a footy and maybe even a frisby. The dog will almost certainly be coming along and no doubt will get his fair share of sausages.
OK that's the locals - what about visitors. Stock up at a local supermarket and head for the local parks for an el fresco meal - enjoy.
BBQ photographed is at Ruffey Creek park in Doncaster with a nearby bridge that spans the creek and part of the walking trails within the park.
Web site below is for Albert Park, however check with local councils for parks in the area, or check the Melway Street Directory.
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