You Might Say This Post Is Fascinating...

Why yes, Mummy, I'd love some tea. 

What's that? Shall we have Jeeves take us to the races today? Splendid idea, Mumsy, just brilliant!

Can you see where I'm going with this one? It is true - I, a lowly commoner from Canada, have been to the races. And when I say races, I don't mean the kind they have at Woodbine, where a lack of trucker hat constitutes dressing up. Aussies do their races right - just like the Brits, only... erm... with a slight Aussie flair, shall we say.

This past Wednesday was Ekka Day in Australia - also known as Show Day. It's a Queensland holiday that celebrates the Ekka fair (Ekka is short for Exhibition - I don't know HOW you didn't guess that one). For those who have been to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair or the CNE in Toronto, it's sort of a combination of both - plus a lot of alcohol, of course.

post-race tea and fondue

But when in Rome, as they say - so the girls and I got all dolled up and headed off to the races. I bought my very first 'fascinator' ($11.88 at Target, thankyouverymuch!), put on a pretty dress, and joined the crowd. 

I'm PRETTY sure I saw some horses at one point. 90% sure. But had a very fun day and definitely celebrated in true Aussie style ;)