We had a long weekend here at the end of August, thanks to Gold Coast Show Day on 29 August. What is the Gold Coast Show, you ask? Good question. According to the internet: “The annual three-day Gold Coast Show is a community-driven celebration of the agricultural history and diverse modern culture of Queensland ’s second largest city. The event attracts over 120,000 visitors who come to enjoy the mix of city and country competitions, demonstrations and displays, free live entertainment, carnival atmosphere, rides and our famous fireworks.” It’s only a public holiday within the City of Gold Coast. This seems to be an Australian thing: public holidays that are specific to a city. Brisbane has Ekka , Melbourne has Melbourne Cup ... I wonder if there are any others? We didn’t make it to the Show this year because we were invited on a camping trip with Craig and Mel for the long weekend. Maybe next year! Camping isn’t really my thing (as my parents would tell you). The only camping I’...