My friend, Marc, the guy who migrated to Australia about four months ago, told me excitedly that he and his new found friends are planning a trip to Melbourne to watch the Melbourne Cup. It always falls on the first Tuesday of November. This year, it will be on the 4th of November. Coincidentally, it is the day of the Presidential Elections in the United States, so people from both ends of the world will be downing tools and enjoy the day off.
Those of us who are interested in horse racing would surely know of the prestigious Melbourne Cup. In Australia, though, Melbourne Cup is more than just horse racing or seeing which 3+ year old thoroughbred will win the two-mile race. In Australia, the weekend leading towards the Melbourne Cup is carnival-like. The whole nation would be enjoying Spring and partying.
If I have the chance to visit Australia, I would surely plan my vacation to coincide with the Melbourne Cup. As you know, I love horses and I love the thrill of betting in a race horse. I guess, being born and raised in Ipoh, one of the few cities with a race course, cultivated my love for horses!
Those of us who are interested in horse racing would surely know of the prestigious Melbourne Cup. In Australia, though, Melbourne Cup is more than just horse racing or seeing which 3+ year old thoroughbred will win the two-mile race. In Australia, the weekend leading towards the Melbourne Cup is carnival-like. The whole nation would be enjoying Spring and partying.
If I have the chance to visit Australia, I would surely plan my vacation to coincide with the Melbourne Cup. As you know, I love horses and I love the thrill of betting in a race horse. I guess, being born and raised in Ipoh, one of the few cities with a race course, cultivated my love for horses!
0 comments:
Post a Comment