Anzac Day in Melbourne

This Wednesday was Anzac Day a day commemorated in Australia to recognize the war veterans who laid down their lives in WWII. A highlight of the annual Anzac day celebrations is a Aussie Rules Football game between two popular Melbourne teams. This year Collingwood beat Essendon at the MCG to even the overall win tally at 6 games apiece. The sober and introspective mood on all the newschannels and on the persons participating in the Anzac Day dawn services was a sight in contrast to the tepid celebrations back home on Republic Day. I spent most of the holiday in bed recovering from a severe bout of stomach acidity ... proof that marketing guys are always full of gas??? Thankfully Eno was easily available at the local Cole's and a few glasses quickly did the trick. The same night the cricket team made the Australian flag even prouder making a mockery of South Africa's status as the #2 ranked cricket team. So much for a repeat of the great Edgbaston 1999 semi-final.