It's been nearly eight weeks since we arrived in Wellington. Wellington a very multicultural city, and a fun fact if you didn't know already, it is the world's windiest city! I don't doubt it - it can be very fierce! Everywhere we go, the people that we meet tell us this has been the worst … Continue reading A Newcomer’s Observations
Timtams
Australia I Miss You…
Australia I miss you... It's been 5 months and 3 days since we last met. A family Christmas and a different country's new year; exploring near and exploring far you still seem to have quite an effect on me. Without a doubt I think about you everyday. I've eaten the timtams I brought home. They're … Continue reading Australia I Miss You…
The Beginning of the End…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIO7EgLoKiI My Georgetown song! 🙂 It is now though bye bye Georgetown and hello road trip!!! :-). It is most wonderful to be reacquainted! 🙂 My time in Georgetown has been interesting. As has listening to the preconception of the 'backpacker' here... Some lessons learnt for sure, I had to battle the itchy feet feeling … Continue reading The Beginning of the End…
George Explores Esperance
We awake to a different background than the night previously. Darkness and stars are replaced with blue skies, water and waves. The beach literally just across the road from the hostel, Esperance's coastline stretches on for miles. Following the road east out of Esperance, we reach Cape Le Grande National Park. For an area covered … Continue reading George Explores Esperance
88 Days Later
88 days... Does it sound long? Or does it sound short? Well the 88 days the Australian government required me to do farmwork in regional Australia is now complete. Five farms later (plus one extra for a couple of days), two in Northern Territory and three in Western Australia have certainly provided quite an experience … Continue reading 88 Days Later
Fred and Wilma and Tarzan and Jane
It has been an interesting week... A change in the weather witnessed, the nights are starting to warm up. An unfortunate consequence of this, there is an increased amount of all too friendly mozzies. My body is reflecting this delightful insect's bites! The moon apparently having changed position, it's emanating bright light now makes it … Continue reading Fred and Wilma and Tarzan and Jane
Scottish Footprints 