Decidedly longer days, gentle evening breezes and beautiful balmy nights

Star encrusted skies, sparkling jewels competing with city lights

Temperatures rising, everyone seeking shelter from the heat

Some head for an ocean dip whilst others take leisurely walks down tree lined streets

Its officially cricket season from five day test matches to one day internationals

Baggy greens, leg-before-wicket, run outs, a game whose appeal is multigenerational

The Southern Hemisphere’s thinner ozone layer and increased UV radiation

Has us Aussies slip, slop, slapping many layers of sunscreen lotion

Workplaces close briefly over Christmas and families heads off on vacation

Swimming, crabbing, prawning and fishing recreational activities unfold with much elation

We see surfing Santas, fake snow on Christmas trees, bathing suits, shorts and flip flops

Christmas fare comprises crayfish, prawns, summer salads, sausages, all washed down with a selection of cold drops

Citronella candles and Mortein used as we try in vain to dodge those pesky flies and roaches

As it gets hotter we protect ourselves from venomous snakes’ approaches

Those who are ocean bound watch out for stinging jellyfish, barbs of stingray, sharks and poisonous fish

In the Northern parts of Australia we have to take measures to avoid becoming a crocodile’s dish

The weather ranges from hot days to cool days with scattered thunderstorms and even cyclones

Disrupting the plans of sailors, fishermen, surfers, jet skiers and operators of drones

The season’s highs and even the lows all make for an exciting and interesting time of year

We wouldn’t have it any other way once our glorious Aussie Summer is here!