Every city and town contains people of different classes: rich, poor, and somewhere in between. What’s it like where you live? If it’s difficult for you to discern and describe the different types of classes in your locale, describe what it was like where you grew up — was it swimming pools and movie stars, industrial and working class, somewhere in between or something completely different?
I live in Sydney, Australia and it is a great part of the world to live in. It is a multicultural society where anything is possible. I find myself constantly learning new things about different cultures, foods and religions making my world an interesting place. Whenever I want to go out for a meal the choice is huge and if I want to try my hand at cooking international food sourcing the ingredients can be as easy as a trip to the local shopping centre.
Some days the things that happen in Sydney never cease to amaze me. Last weekend within walking distance to each other, we had the World Netball Championships as well as the wedding of our deputy mayor, given the title of Australia’s most expensive wedding including luxury cars, helicopters, Harley Davidson motorbikes and jet flyover. I knew my area was interesting but this now proves anything is possible.
I have always wanted to visit Australia, but there is no chance now. I was brought up on two coasts: New York and California, both vastly different. In New York, we lived in Manhattan, Kew Gardens, and Forest Hills. In California, I lived on a ranch in Saugus, West Hollywood, and the San Fernando Valley, and I worked in the movie and television industry for many years before becoming an English teacher. I enjoy both coasts as each has a unique flavor.
I would love to visit both of these regions and hope to some time in the next decade. I find it fascinating how areas can be so different even when they are close together. Nature is amazing.
Sorry to have missed the wedding ?but so looking forward to visiting your amazing Sydney!