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  • Day 6

    Craving for a good coffee

    June 20, 2018 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Just nicked downstairs to the local cafe to kickstart the day. Next thing I know, I'm sipping a coffee in an outer suburban shopping center wondering how that happened. Never mind, as they say, happy wife happy life. You do learn a few things about a city by going somewhere random and see what you see.
    Buses are free for seniors.
    You see what the local roads and housing are like.
    Sometimes you get a pair of transit police riding with you.
    Some traffic lights have count down timers for pedestrians so they know how long they have to cross the road. Better than getting a red light when there is still time for an oldie with a wheelie thingy to cross twice.
    Back down town at the harbor front, there's a nice wave pool and beach area protected by a sea wall so you can jump some waves or lie in the sun without being disturbed by pesky reptiles. You may finish up with crocodile skin but at least you won't be inside one.
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