20 Photos Showing The Difference Between Summer In America And Summer In Australia

It's a whole different world.

Posted on January 12, 2017, 04:31 GMT

Jemima Skelley

BuzzFeed Staff, Australia

1. Keeping cool in the US:

2. Keeping cool in Australia:

3. Signs it's summer in the US:

4. Signs it's summer in Australia:

5. Cocktails in the US:

6. Cocktails in Australia:

I'm using a zooper dooper as a crazy straw for my goon

You're welcome 'straya

7. Summer wildlife in the US:

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8. Summer wildlife in Australia:

9. Summer staples in the US:

10. Summer staples in Australia:

11. Festivals in the US:

12. Festivals in Australia:

13. Boat parties in the US:

14. Boat parties in Australia:

15. Relaxing picnics in the US:

16. Relaxing picnics in Australia:

17. Beaches in the US:

18. Beaches in Australia:

19. Road trips in the US:

20. Road trips in Australia:

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