Throw another shrimp on the barbie!

How do you officially experience all Australia has to offer? When you tell Jason “throw some shrimp on the Barbie” and this is the result:

NOW, who is volunteering to visit!!!! On Saturday we stopped by the Queen Victoria Market to get some fresh seafood and veggies for dinner, we grilled them and then sat on the couch as the jet lag set in!
For Sunday afternoon’s activities, Jason and I tried a new sport – lawn bowling. Apparently it mostly enjoyed by the older crowd here in Australia but I don’t see why since it was sure a lot of fun. But then again, we were playing with 5 other Americans who also had virtually no idea what they were doing.
For those with little or no exposure to the sport of lawn bowling (as was the case for me until the guy named “Chopper” at the bowling club fully explained the game to us), it seems a lot like bocce ball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, or curling. One team throws a small white ball about 20-30 yards down a grass lane. Then, each team takes turns throwing their 8 larger balls down the lawn to land as close to that white ball as possible. To add some challenge, the larger balls are asymmetrical and therefore begin to curve as they slow down on their way down the court. I’m also not convinced picking one of the windiest days since I’ve been here was the wisest choice. Seems a lot like learning to ski on ice (but a lot less dangerous). But either way, it was a very fun experience. I’m waiting for Jason to try to talk me into joining the bowling club, similar to how he wanted us to be members at the High Museum and Fernbank several years ago. I’ll have some lawn bowling pictures to post soon – just waiting to get them from someone since we forgot the camera at the apartment that day!