Phil Oye

We’ve arrived in Sydney!

20 hours in economy leaves a lot to be desired. Though exit row helps cushion the blow. Economy really is steerage.

I did the whole currency exchange thing. Jeni and I once again argue the merits of large demonomination coins ($1 or more). I, for the record, think the practice sucks. The line between coins and bills indicates the point when the money is worth something. Once it is in your wallet, you care about it. You track it. Coins, you give away.

My theory was always that if you buy something that costs $1.04 and you have four pennies, you have actually paid $1. If you give two dollar bills and get back 96 cents, you have actually paid $2.

Australian money is pretty cool as far as the plasticized notes of different colors. American money is pretty dull.

More to come…