The first thing to get used to here is that you're a day ahead. We just had our Easter. Yours hasn't arrived yet.

The next thing that hits is the fact that everybody is driving on the wrong side of the street - just like England. Now I haven't driven here yet, so I'm glad to be an observer before I have to get about on my own. And I honestly don't think I'll have a big problem with it. See - I'm left handed. I do everything backward already. My brain has no problem thinking in mirror images.

Here in the Southern Highlands, it's been miserable cold. I'm told that it's not always like this, but they say that about Minnesota too. With luck the sun will come out in the next few days.

Tonight we had a couple drinks at the bowling club. Very fifties establishment. They hold a raffle every week and the winners take home about 30 worth of meat or veggies. When you're paying $5 a gallon for gasoline, little potential bonuses like this take on added significance.

Still finding out what beers are good. I'm really not fond of the local favorites, but I think I found one I can live with. Now I just have to figure out where to buy it.