David Sedaris on Australia: ‘It’s Canada in a Thong’

Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 08.19.09 | 4:19 PM ET

That line is one of the comedic high points in a rather moving story about Australia, kookaburras and family by David Sedaris in the latest New Yorker.

Tags: Family Travel, Humor, Train Travel, Australia & Pacific, Australia, News and Briefs

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