Things are very different in Australia. I’ll document what I learn so Americans won’t embarrass themselves. Follow me on Twitter @therealmrjesseTumblr (3.0; @an-american-in-australia)http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/ There&#8217;s also a nice jetty below the Byron Bay lighthouse you can visit. It&#8217;s pretty...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21915225043http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21915225043Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:41:26 +1000jettybyron bayrocksoceanwavespavlova I&#8217;ve been hearing about Lord Nelson beers for ages now. They have a pub hotel in Sydney which...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21913840764http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21913840764Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:02:45 +1000lord nelsonold admiralaussie beerbeerI woke up early to do the famous lighthouse walk in Byron Bay and catch the sun rise. It&#8217;s...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21912830477http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21912830477Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:33:03 +1000byron baylighthousewalk This spectacular rock formation features prominently in the mythology of the local Koori people....http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21884150122http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21884150122Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:54:50 +1000julian rocksbyron bay<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m33c05J66R1rtxouco1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21871884428http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21871884428Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:10:13 +1000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m30qnfS4dI1r4so66o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>This is the Coombabah Conservation Preserve. If you have sharp eyes you can spot koalas maxin’ and relaxin’ in the trees. The kangaroos and wallabies are everywhere. They’re old hat now.</p> <p>Man, that black marsh sure was creepy.</p>http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21849683777http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21849683777Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:02:42 +1000kangaroowallabykoalamarshswampThere&#8217;s a few things you need to know when talking to an Australian: They frequently...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21784109567http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21784109567Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:01:18 +1000australianlanguageidiomsslanghttp://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21783546565http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21783546565Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:47:03 +1000coombabahDuring the holidays we went to Outback Spectacular; Australia&#8217;s favorite dinner show....http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21720978554http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21720978554Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:02:27 +1000outback spectacularphar lapLast year I finally took the plunge and bought jeans that were made from raw selvege denim. Imogene...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21718493170http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21718493170Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:04:04 +1000i+wimogene and williejeansmelbourneraw denimup thereselvedgeup there storeToday is Anzac Day. Here&#8217;s the recipe for the cookie biscuit: Anzac Biscuit Recipe 1 cup...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21715212129http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21715212129Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:33:47 +1000anzac bikkiesanzac dayrecipe<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2vpu9jMUV1r4so66o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I checked out The <a href="http://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/portfolio-post/cabinet-of-curiosities/" target="_blank">Cabinet of Curiosities</a> at the Brisbane Museum. I’m a sucker for weird stuff like that. There was a leech jar, masonic foundation stones, a scarificator, Sir Thomas Brisbane’s meerschaum pipe, a taxidermied dog used to convict a man of murder, a petrol container used to bomb the Whiskey-a-Go-Go, a tied up linen rope used to escape prison, and loads of other stuff. </p> <p>They didn’t go the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Fort" target="_blank">Fortean</a> route, but it’s all very interesting none the less. Well worth the trip. It’s free too, like all good museums should be.</p> <p>Note: Tumblr cropped the photos so click through to see everything</p>http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21651443415http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21651443415Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:31:35 +1000cabinet of curiositiesbrisbane museumThis is the last of my Grand Ridge beer reviews. So far the Bitter and Yarra Valley stick out in my...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21650244593http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21650244593Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:04:32 +1000grand ridgegippsland goldpale aleaussie beerbeerbeer reviewjake robertsthe snakeToday we have the Grand Ridge Yarra Valley Gold ale. I&#8217;ve been a bit disappointed and...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21576587828http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21576587828Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:06:28 +1000Grand Ridgeyarra valleygoldaussie beerbeer reviewbeerrick steamboatthe dragonAnother Grand Ridge Brewery review up today. This time it&#8217;s the draught. I have a feeling...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21498769492http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21498769492Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:02:51 +1000grand ridgeaussie beerdraught bitterbeer review<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2skmiwZFX1rtxouco1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21454744559http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21454744559Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:05:27 +1000I like pale ales. They&#8217;re great work horses. This one comes from James Squire based out of New...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21436720210http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21436720210Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:29:02 +1000150 lashesaussie beerjames squireone fifty lashesAnswering this question could get me in to a lot of hot water. I think it could spark some really...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21430814228http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21430814228Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:02:00 +1000politeniceaustralianThis is my 2nd Grand Ridge experience. After the light lager I was feeling like trying something a...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21381778421http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21381778421Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:51:49 +1000aussie beernatural blondwheat beergrand ridgeI picked up Grand Ridge&#8217;s mixed box of beers last weekend. The box is covered with labels from...http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21325581926http://an-american-in-australia.tumblr.com/post/21325581926Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:54:09 +1000aussie beerbeer reviewgrand ridgelight beer