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The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, is a classification of vices that has been used since early Christian times to educate and instruct them concerning fallen humanity’s tendency to sin. In the currently recognized version, the sins are usually given as wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony.

now – if they just added in a taco bell all-you-can-eat bar, with super-sized slushy drinks, comfy sofas with cup-holders, remotes and unlimited trashy tv, mirrors, free spa services, and marriage arbitration, i think you could partake in all of the deadly sins under one roof. kind of like a 7 deadly sins strip mall or theme park. one-stop shopping. i can only imagine the ads.

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There is no sin except stupidity.

Oscar Wilde

Jul24

Looking back in my rearview mirror to see Australia – objects may appear smaller than they actually are

Posted on July 24, 2013 by beth

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What may be the world’s smallest golf course – less than 1 meter square – freemantle

A friendly creature with a great approach – balingup

Hard to resist this taste sensation – Margaret river

The Aussie version of snow, sea foam – bunbury

Stark beauty – Wellington dam

Maze where I hooked up with a random family to help me find my way out – yallingup

Evening walk around the estuary – found my way with the help of a homeless man and 2 teens with nothing better to do

Found myself in the ancient mangrove

Found my way out again

‘Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.’

Charles Schulz

Jul22

Do you ever wonder?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by beth

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Finally back on American soil after a long and crazy journey home. One last layover and one last flight and I will be home. Along the way, I realized it was my wonder and amazement with people and their choices that kept me smiling. A random sampling for your reading pleasure:

A. My Aussie seat-mate of many hours and ultimate gentleman, who jumped over the back of our seats, so as not to wake me when he got up.

B. The woman who chose to wear a cow costume without a head, but with a pretty blue hair bow instead, who shared the line with me in customs.

C. The mysterious woman who left her ample bra hanging in my airport restroom. I long to know her story.

My sincere thanks to all above, and many more, who made my travel adventure so much more entertaining.

Jul21

I’m leaving now. No, I’m not.

Posted on July 21, 2013 by beth

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Called airline to confirm my flight for this evening. airline told me it had been rebooked 13 hours earlier for this morning and it had already left. They had contacted my travel agent in the states who is 12 hours behind and sleeping or dancing away her weekend night. they did not think to also contact me. next possible flight to make my 3 connections, is actually too soon for me to arrive at the airport in time. Next option: add in one more flight, spend the night in an airport somewhere, continue on. No rebooking for the next day as one leg of the trip falls within the 24 hour no rebooking rule, which I think she made up while talking to me, because at some point it’s less than 24 hours away and I’ll be losing or gaining a day somewhere in the process. Next option: leave at midnight tonight, check bags through all airports, until i hit customs again in the states. Possible glitches: airline called this option ‘dangerous,’ as far as all flights must be on time, allowing for a very small window for transfers and connections, customs has to not consider me an enemy combatant or mule, and they said they ‘would pray for me.’ This sounds like the perfect fit and of course, the option I chose. After hours on the phone and computer, and many teas, coffees, and cookies, and an emu beer, I am ready to go.