Bye bye Australia

G`day!

We are leaving Australia soon.

We have started to pack our bags, but it is not the end of this trip. You know what, Australia is more than kangaroos, barbeque, country music and the great barrier reef. We have seen the people in Australia, and they have showed us their culture. From amzing architecture to the social conditions in the country. While Torunn is excited about the next travel destination, I am a bit sad we are leaving Australia. We will spend our last Australian dollars on some "chokkie and lollies"  before leaving. 

Since we got here  the only language we have heard is English, except from some tourists talking German. Australian English is different from British and American English, they have their own accent. It is strange how the language English has become the international language of communication . If it hadn`t exist, I am not sure how we would have been able to communicate with each other. It is strange how one language is so important. Maybe everyone will be talking English after many years. I don`t think so. Every country takes care of their own language and I don`t think they will let go of it. Each language is a huge part of the culture of each country. A language creates cohesion in a community.I think the arrangement with English as a communication language and a main language for several countries will last. It is very fascinating to think of how people from different countries have learned the same language and is able to communicate using the English language.

We will write soon! 

HANNA

Sources:
http://www.destination360.com/australia-south-pacific/australia/shopping
http://nuvustudio.org/fall-11/chocolate/