Somewhere between the urban jungle of Sydney and the bushland jungle of the Blue Mountains lies the area known as Western Sydney. A mix of wide, open farms, gardens, and suburbs, the area of Western Sydney is both an ever-expanding part of Australia, as well as an idyllic place of greenery as far as the eye can see. Take a drive past all the new homes and suburbs, dine at any one of the historic pubs, or keep your eyes open for some critters in the bush!
Kangaroos aren’t the only fuzzy, cute animal that bounces throughout the land down under. The rabbit, while not a true native animal of Australia, is to native Aussies, a complicated species that has a rather tumultuous history. Actually, to some, the rabbit is less associated with a cute pet, and more associated with a huge pest that nearly ate Australia and...
Pubs and bars are very, very common sight throughout the land down under. And one of my favorite eateries I encountered during my second visit to Australia was the Ettamogah Pub near Blacktown, in the area of Western Sydney. An excellent example of Australian cuisine, served in an atmosphere that any hardcore footy fan or bushie would be most proud of! I had just...