Melbourne Cup

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Today was the Melbourne Cup. 

It's Australia's equivalent to the Kentucky Derby. 

Since it happens during the work day, many Australians celebrate at their place of work,

by having a luncheon, placing bets and wearing fancy hats or other hair accessories.

At my school the staff did exactly that! 

It was a fun little celebration. 

Americain- the only American bred horse won!

Because I have only been there a week,
most of the staff know me only as The American Student Teacher,

so all afternoon people came up to me excited for me that the American horse won today. 

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