No, I'm not working in the garden or NEthing. My thumb isn't quite green - although due to the Way of the Thumb it is quite strong. :)

Actually, I just wanted to make a quick comment about the Australian landscape. Now, I'm not very poetic so hold back your laughter as I attempt to describe what I observed on the drive back to Adelaide from Berri earlier this afternoon. Bear with me, OK?

Australia is a bit of country of contrasts. For those of you who have been here, you may have witnessed some of it's beauty. My state of South Australia is actually the driest state on the driest continent on the planet, so it tends to have an interesting variety of colours, but a sizeable lack of snow. On the drive back to Adelaide, I was amazed at how green the countryside was, even though we haven't had a large amount of rain this Summer.

The green vines of the vineyards near Berri were well tended, but as I got further from civilization, the greens were fewer and far between. Browns and yellows are a predominant colour in the slightly more outback areas. But so many varying shades from dried grass, to various crops, to the dirt itself. The terrain between Berri and Adelaide varies from almost completely flat to quite hilly as you near Adelaide itself - the views from the higher areas are breathtaking as you can see the countryside spread out before you.

The vegetation tends to be a bit diverse. I mentioned that there are various crops, from grape vine to whatever the Farmers may be growing at this time of year. Trees tend to be hardy things, and can cope with a lack of water for the most part. Ground cover can vary, from wiry weeds to grasses of different types. One image that stuck in my mind was of a single tree, standing alone in the middle of a paddock, standing somewhat bent and crooked against the elements.

The skies are blue, although it was disappointing to see clouds on a sunny day like today. The clouds themselves varied in shade from white to a dirty grey - civilization has had an impact on them, I'm sure. There were just enough to act as a contrast to the blue of the sky itself, which was kinda kewl in itself.

I just felt the urge to put pen to paper about the sights I saw on the way back. Something about the drive back moved me to comment. Thanks for your patience. :D