| When you travel Australia, you will definitely want | | | | covered with beeswax or resin for the |
| to take a piece of it with you. Not just by way of | | | | mouthpiece. The Aborigines used didgeridoos both |
| photographs or video footage, but by buying | | | | for recreational and ceremonial purposes, often |
| some of the best souvenirs that will remind you | | | | accompanied by a pair of clapsticks that establish |
| of the Land Down Under back home. It's time we | | | | a precise beat for the songs. The didgeridoo is |
| deviated though from the usual kangaroo-printed | | | | indeed sound of the earth. |
| T-shirts, and bought something more rooted to | | | | Moleskins. Your Outback safari apparel wouldn't be |
| the great Aussie spirit and culture. | | | | complete without a moleskin clothing. Moleskins |
| Then you can say you didn't just travel Australia, | | | | are densely-woven 100% cotton cloth with a |
| but really embedded yourself in it. | | | | soft, velvety feel like that of a mole. Whereas |
| Wines. Blame it on the great climate, the rich | | | | before, moleskins were mostly worn by |
| generous soil, the amazing grape varieties, and the | | | | stockmen, shearers, and graziers, now suburban |
| discriminating and relentless expertise of Aussie | | | | people have also embraced the warm cozy |
| winemakers. Indeed, Australia is now considered | | | | garments. |
| the New World in producing wines. Olive Grove | | | | Merino wool. Australia's 101 million merino sheep |
| Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Merlot, | | | | yields the longest wool fibres in the world. The |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir; the list goes on, | | | | lusciousness of Merino wool is transformed into |
| each one of them exquisitely flavored for every | | | | the most gorgeous of clothings including |
| unique situation. Australia may be largely a | | | | hand-knitted sweaters and jackets as well as |
| beer-drinking nation, but its wondrous wines are | | | | beautiful soft blankets and bedding. When buying, |
| taking centerstage too. | | | | always look for the Pure New Wool label to |
| Didgeridoos. The didgeridoo is a musical instrument | | | | guarantee quality. |
| of the Aboriginal peoples, consisting of a long | | | | Don't just travel Australia. Rather, explore, plunge, |
| hollow branch or stick that makes a deep drone | | | | get involved. Then take its whole down-underness |
| when blown. The stick is made out of a log | | | | with you back home. |
| hollowed out by termites, cleaned, and then | | | | |