Troubled, I woke up to a particularly unhappy mood. Persisting until late afternoon, the girls, knowing me well after only week, they could tell I had lost my happy 'jelly beans'. With an 'are you ok' there were some tears and a particularly good offered German hug. Jane's cure for such situations: a tuna sandwich, … Continue reading Dumplings, Tweedle Dee and Shared Linguistics
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Zucchinni’s, Fencing vs Kendo & 24 Degrees
Into my second week of wwoofing I have had yet another interesting, banter filled week... Those who know me well will be surprised to hear that I am successfully managing 6am starts! Uni friends will know that as somewhat nocturnal, sometimes I would just be going to sleep at this time...! Waking in the dark … Continue reading Zucchinni’s, Fencing vs Kendo & 24 Degrees
Finding Rainbows and Chess Boards in Autumnal Hobart
Continuing the theme of Scottish stereotypes you can imagine my surprise when I walked into the hostel living room to find 'Maid of Honour' on the telly. A castle wedding of course, tartan crazy with chat of bairns and Atholls (which incidentally was cleverly used to denote 'asshole'), I couldn't quite believe that of all … Continue reading Finding Rainbows and Chess Boards in Autumnal Hobart
A Day of Fantastic Oddities in Yarra Bend Park
Today I went to Yarra Bend Park. The rain heavy, I sought shelter on a bench under a tree. I noticed a girl leaning against a tree nearby. The rain lightening, I carried on my way. Her following, she caught up with me and started speaking to me. Working holiday she asked? Yes I said, … Continue reading A Day of Fantastic Oddities in Yarra Bend Park
