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I arrived to a rainy Honolulu at 11.45am. Jeff came by soon after.

This was my fifth trip to Adelaide, a place with a special place in my heart thanks to the hospitality shown by Trixie and Charles as well as Ryan and Anthony. I continue to be amazed by Australia's commitment to multiculturalism, which is in evidence everywhere. I love observing the many thriving immigrant-owned businesses. On this trip, I also noted that Qantas and various venues have begun formally acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land. I loved reading and hearing these acknowledgements and I wish other countries made similar efforts. As with my past trips, I observed that “tradies” or tradespersons are highly visible (literally - their high visibility clothing is everywhere!) and respected in Australia. Many countries can do better to recognize that trades play an important role and that there is dignity to be had in all professions.

Many thanks once again to Trixie. I appreciate all the time she has spent showing me around and helping me attain a more than superficial visitor's understanding of what makes Adelaide tick. While there is still much of the world left for me to explore, I know I will keep coming back here.Weiterlesen