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It was a typical beautiful night in Sydney, Australia. My study abroad mates and I trekked up to the rooftop of our lodge to take advantage of the photo opportunity offered by the setting sun. Waves of heat radiated from the barbie, an Australian barbeque, as the kebabs and snags cooked.
I was both slightly scared and excited; this was the night that I would eat like an Aussie. I would eat what Australians call snags— sausages by American standards. But this was no ordinary snag. I cradled the snag in a bun and lathered on the tomato sauce, or Australian ketchup.
After I mentally prepared, I took a bite— somewhat expecting the taste of typical American baseball fare. “Not too bad,” I thought. “Different, of course. A bit sweet, though that could be the tomato sauce. Very soft and mushy.”
All was well until a few bites in, and they started appearing— kangaroos jumping around in my head. Cuddly kangaroos. I wasn't sure I could finish because kangaroos are possibly the most adorable creatures on earth.
But, when in Australia, do as the Aussies do. And eat that kangaroo snag.