Koalas and Vegemite

You must admit that when you hear Australia you think Koalas and Vegemite. Both of those things are very Aussie. There are actually Koala signs along some of the roads that are similar to the deer signs in the US. I have not seen Kolas in the eucalyptus trees around the city, but supposedly they are there. Instead we went to the Koala Sanctuary to see them. I really had no idea what to expect. I have been to lots of zoos in lots of places, but this was a little different. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is like walking around a series of tree planters. Each tree has a koala hanging in it. They are literally 6 inches from you and there is no glass, no fence, nothing. The girls held koalas and pet kangaroos. There is a big open field with kangaroos hanging out and you just walk up to them and pet them. Honestly, I expected at any minute for the whole thing to turn into one of those crazy youtube videos of the animals attacking the tourists. The girls had a good time though and reported that koalas are actually quite heavy and their fur is woolly and thick. Not quite as cuddly as they look. So in terms of Australian experiences, hold a koala. . .CHECK!! As for the Vegemite, it is everywhere, but none of can get past the green color or the salty smell.