One of my favourite aspects of travelling abroad is running into other Aussies. I mean, of course I’m not going to have an immediate affinity with every Aussie traveller I meet, but more often than not, it’s bloody great to run into them. I particularly love running into someone in a foreign city who has settled, knows the city, has loads of tips and is happy to share them with you. True of most expat Aussies. The good news is that there are many expats living and working here in Guangzhou – I guess due to a combination of the business opportunities here and the proximity to nearby expat hot spot, Hong Kong.
Last week, I was invited to expat drinks last and was told about something fabulous. Something that excited me more than $10 massages, $7 pedicures, yummy hot pot, rich culture, incredible shopping. An Aussie bakery. WITH PIES. AND SAUSAGE ROLLS. AND…. *LAMINGTONS*! Only a short walk from my apartment! Wheeeeeeeeee! And they stock Aussie beer and wine, too! Did I mention PIES? And sausage rolls? Oh and I almost forgot (over excited about pies and s/rolls) – I could get a SOY LATTE. Even a soy chai latte if I were so inclined! Here! In Guangzhou! The saying ‘all the tea in China’ wasn’t born out of them drinking a little tea here, ya know? They drink loads of the stuff and good lattes – soy lattes! – are like hen’s teeth.
So today I’m grateful for the Aussie sheilas who set up Boomerang Bakery. I haven’t met you yet, and I hope to soon but I am soooooooo glad you’re here and will be visiting on a regular basis.
P.S. Mum, if you’re reading – they also have caramel slice! How ace is that?!
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