What Backpackers Think of Us
Here in Hervey Bay we get lots of backpackers coming through and sometimes I have to wonder what they think of us and our way of life. You may not think that we’re all that different to the people in other western countries but I think there certainly is a level of culture shock for some people when they visit us.
Here is a little snippet from one German visitor’s blog where he tells some friends what he thinks of us.
The Aussies: yes, they are laid-back. yes, they are friendly and helpful. What you will hear most of the time is: “no worries” that phrase pretty much IS aussie-mentality. another one is :beautiful, no dramas (I love that one). They have an interesting sense of humor which obviously is delighting for the German non-humor: I had it several times that I was buying something when I was told something like: “oh, this book has a hole, I will have to charge you 5 dollars more then” which lead to the German reaction:”WHAT?YOU WANT TO CHARGE ME MORE??!!ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? oh, you ARE kidding me. how funny.
You can read more of his thoughts on Australia and Australians here
And for those of you who haven’t yet made it to Hervey Bay here is what you’re missing out on 
An autumn Saturday on the beach at Hervey Bay. Other bloggers sometimes complain that Hervey Bay has no nightlife and that it’s dull and boring but give me the beach over a nightlife any day of the week.
