Australia gave me the ability to perceive the world as a spheroid. It gave me the understanding that gravity actually worked elst how could people there walk on their feet and Australia made it possible for me to get a grip on evolution. There is no way anyone could actually dream up a platypus--well, maybe in the 1960s, but not before or since. It also gave me one of the best friends I have ever had.

Oh, yeah, gave us all a song with really strange words: matilda, billabong, swagman, billy. It was reading about Australia that made me see the importance of voting in elections--even if all I do is mar a ballot. They fine ya and publish your name in the paper if ya don't vote. They seem to take their elections seriously. Australia also gave the world the biggest rock on the planet: Ayer's. Neat place, IMO, and it seems to be filled with friendly and well-spoken 'catters, even though 'they talk funny'. LOL

BM