Returning to Australia
"Are you done?" I asked the man leaving the lobby computer.
"I'm out of here," he said. "I'm history. Soon moving into myth."
I'm staying at the Graduate House on the campus of the University of Melbourne (to sort of help explain that dialogue).
Though this is my second time in Australia, this is the first time I've felt that I've come to the other side of the world. It's not that planes have gotten faster. It's because nine years ago I flew straight to Cairns and the heat and humidity, the lush vegetation, were -- after 20-odd hours of sky -- right where I'd left off.
This time I arrived in wintry Melbourne. Yesterday was a lovely day -- partly sunny, in the high 50s -- but the slanting sunlight on facades, gray clouds seen through a web of leafless branches -- were things I hadn't seen in years. It is the landscape of my childhood, but one I associate with the time right after Christmas, not right after the Fourth of July.
Comments
Dear echo estates management,
www.echokenyaproperties.com I am writing to you in hopes that you will
pass this on to the appropriate people. I would like to comment on
Jackson's work ethic. Usually people are quick to write letters with
negative comments, but I am writing with nothing but positive comments
regarding Jackson. He is a very dedicated worker and show great
integrity and tact when dealing with customers. I have had the good
fortune of having nothing but a positive experience with him. If he is
not able to finish a job he would explain why and when it would be
done. Jackson is very detailed and takes his time to make sure that
the job is done right the first time and I am very impressed with
that. I would also like to comment on Jackson customer service skills
which are fantastic. He took the time to understand my concerns and
did the best to answer them and if he was not sure would call and find
out. He is a great asset to echo estates management. I hope you take
the time to appreciate such great workers you have in your
organization. Kind regards.
I wish to comment about Australia in the sunny days, its was a great visit and i enjoyed,for those not yet,get the next flight and experience it
Mary Giltlerd USA,Newyork Dec 2008
Posted by: Mary G | December 2, 2008 5:21 AM