Aubservations

Suprising:

• I bought an Australian tabloid to take to the beach (hahahaha) and it featured not only an interview with a survivor of a great white attack, but also an illustrated guide on how to handle a poisonous spider bite. 
• There is a popular show on TV about the most confusing road intersections in Australia.
• No one has mentioned dingos.

Somewhat surprising: 

• I've not seen an Australian wearing Uggs (boots, slippers, moccs or otherwise).
• Australians are friendly.  Also, opinionated.  In conversations with total strangers we've been told, unprompted, that: New Zealand is not a country, American food is disgusting, and cockroach infestations can not be controlled.  

 Not surprising: 

• Australian hot dogs are delicious.
• The only people I've seen talking loudly on their cell phones have been American.
• Kangaroos are bonkers cute.