It's my day off today, and having nothing better to do, I decided to stroll through Don Q's to see what I could spend my money on (yesterday was payday). So this is what it's like to have a totally meaningless existence.
It was pretty quiet in Don Q's, as it was in the middle of the afternoon and people were probably doing better things like working or going to school or taking advantage of the free coffee refills they offer at Mr Donut (I've gotta check that out one of these days). Just as I was about to leave empty-handed, this package caught my eye. Hmmm...
Feeling rather adventurous, I bought the packet and took it home with me. Back in the gaijin house, I bumped into Murray, who lives here also and convinced him to try the kangaroo jerky with me. It tasted really strange. I can't describe it, but it has a, let's say unique, aftertaste. I'm on my third cup of tea, trying to wash the taste out of my mouth. If this doesn't work, I'll have to try bleach next.
Outside of the fact that I was eating dried kangaroo meat, I found the packaging to be a little strange. That is, they don't actually say that it's kangaroo meat anywhere on the back, where they list all the nutritional information. Instead, this is what they have:
The meat contained herein is for personal use only and not for sale. It is derived from animals that received postmortem veterinary inspection and were found sound and healthy in every way. The slaughter and preparation of the meat described herein has been carried out in a sanitary manner in accordance with the Export Control Act. 1982, which is administered by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Department of Primary Industries and Energies.
Disappointed, but not discouraged, I endeavour to try Godzilla meat next. Don't ask. You'll see.
