Amazed by how effective knowing 'good' and 'not good' in Korean is for various situations, and picking the language up quickly enough to use in conversations effectively, my German housemates have also refreshed all the German I know. Not wanting the Belgian to feel left out, I have been trying to use French also. I … Continue reading Linguistically challenged
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Quarries, Bushfire Blacksmiths and New Companions
Whilst struggling with the conservation part, there was still fun to be had. Time spent with Korean housemates proved enjoyable and now able to speak a little Korean, and having shared some englishisms, my week still held purpose and life lessons. On the Thursday we went to a quarry. I took upon it myself to … Continue reading Quarries, Bushfire Blacksmiths and New Companions
Two Germans, Two Koreans, an Englishman and a Scots Lass
Rested and with the slightly odd, self chosen, combination of fruit toast, scrambled egg and baked beans in my tummy I carted my backpack to my volunteering meeting point. On arrival, I learned that I would be staying in Melbourne for the first week, volunteering at a sanctuary. The week after, to Hamilton and then … Continue reading Two Germans, Two Koreans, an Englishman and a Scots Lass
Scottish Footprints 