A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words ~

This is a picture taken during a class
about linking indigenous studies.
The class invited an Australian native
to come and talk about things that
are original to Australia.

 
Here in Australia, they are constantly looking towards the future. The people are focused on taking care of the Earth by recycling, using public transportation instead of personal vehicles, keeping the environment clean (through cleaning projects coordinated by volunteers) and much more. However, even though people keep their sights on the horizon, they do not forget their roots. People make sure to remember and respect the places that they came from. Such visits are common in a lot of the classes, regardless of the subject. For many people here, their background and their ancestry is very important.