is legendary. You haven't lived until you've eaten a fresh Queensland mango over the sink, juice dripping to your elbows. Cherries from Young, nectarines, and peaches are cheap, abundant, and perfect.
It is a season of resilience. You learn to respect the sun, check the fire danger rating, and always carry a water bottle. But in return, it gives you the best outdoor lifestyle on earth.
If you are visiting, don't make the tourist mistake of trying to do a 10-mile hike at 2:00 PM in January. You will lose. Instead, grab a cold beer, find a beach, and watch the world go by. That is the Australian summer.
