Boxing Day

Happy Boxing Day, everyone.  It's the day you give presents to your servants.  But since we don't employ any help, it's just another nice summer day for us.  It's a public holiday, meaning that post offices and government buildings are closed.  Many shops are closed, too, although some of the chains put on big Boxing Day sales.  For instance, the Dick Smith electronics store was jammed today, but the mall next door was closed.  Most restaurants appear to be open, although there is a 15% surcharge (incentive for the staff working on a holiday).  Our regular Saturday market was closed, sadly, but we had a nice walk with our little guys anyway.  Arram curled up and fell asleep in his basket.