Im back again friends.
Ive had time for some quiet reflection. Just taking all of my trip so far(a quick 2 weeks) Between tasting a 1996 wine from the back of the truck and being escorted out of a club for falling asleep its been great. Ive been keeping the job search up and even after an unsuccessful job hunt in Swan valley Im still hopeful.
I had the honor and pleasure of spending the weekend with Duxxa and her wonderful family. They really made me feel at home and I had an amazing weekend with them. They are all generous and very kind. They have a beautiful home in Elenbrooke and I was welcomed with open arms.
We went wine tasting in one of the many vineyards out in Swan Valley. Tasted some delicious red wines. Moved swiftly on to a chocolate factory. Big ass bowls of free chocolate and some pretty cool gifts that Im sure never make it home because of their delicious chocolate nature. My sisters would have loved it! Chocolate up the walls! They had chocolate everything. who ever heard of chocolate massage oil......tasty night in ;)
Went to Trig beach early on sunday morning. Its one of perths many beaches. Got in for a swim and it was amazing. It was funny, everyone around me in the water had wet suits on. There I was in just my shorts out in the dead of Ozzy winter and loving it. The water was a good temp and the waves were strong. I got some queer looks off the locals out walking and even queerer looks off the surfers. I wish I had brought my surf gear with me on this trip but i think it would be too much to be lugging around with me.
Im slowly compiling a list of the things I forgot or should of brought.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Three Types of Truth
1. The easy truth
I sure il find work somewhere theres bound to be something I can do.
2. The hard truth
OH GOD WHERES THE FREAKING WORK, i apply to jobs only to be beaten to them by a bunch of physic job hunters.
3. The real truth
Im loving it so much here that not finding a job yet isn't very depressing.
Right ladies and gents I'm only here a wet week but its great. The hostel I'm staying at has turned into one of the most legendary places I have ever been. I'm now sharing a room with 2 Irish guys and a welsh bloke. Yes I know I said I was pretty much going to avoid any other Irish people as much as possible but the two guys are legends.
Perth is a gem sticking it out alone here on the west side of Australia. The more I explore the more I love it. Anyone that comes here MUST go to Kings park. Perfect views of the whole city. Looks like something you would see on a postcard. Its also Western Oz's memorial garden for the army, navy, Marines and so on. I got lost in there for a good 5 hours and even went back again with some of the guys from the hostel.
I want to say a massive thank you to Duxxa who is probably the kindest person I have ever met. She would give the shirt off her back to a friend who needed it and has made me feel more at home here with great constant contact and help. Im really looking forward to meeting all of her family out in swan valley.
Heading out to do a bit more job hunting today. I want to put more up in this blog, Im always thinking of stuff to write about when Im off adventuring or exploring and when I go to write here I draw blanks. Think il get a small notebook and pencil to carry around.
Il update further in the week.
Redman out
I sure il find work somewhere theres bound to be something I can do.
2. The hard truth
OH GOD WHERES THE FREAKING WORK, i apply to jobs only to be beaten to them by a bunch of physic job hunters.
3. The real truth
Im loving it so much here that not finding a job yet isn't very depressing.
Right ladies and gents I'm only here a wet week but its great. The hostel I'm staying at has turned into one of the most legendary places I have ever been. I'm now sharing a room with 2 Irish guys and a welsh bloke. Yes I know I said I was pretty much going to avoid any other Irish people as much as possible but the two guys are legends.
Perth is a gem sticking it out alone here on the west side of Australia. The more I explore the more I love it. Anyone that comes here MUST go to Kings park. Perfect views of the whole city. Looks like something you would see on a postcard. Its also Western Oz's memorial garden for the army, navy, Marines and so on. I got lost in there for a good 5 hours and even went back again with some of the guys from the hostel.
I want to say a massive thank you to Duxxa who is probably the kindest person I have ever met. She would give the shirt off her back to a friend who needed it and has made me feel more at home here with great constant contact and help. Im really looking forward to meeting all of her family out in swan valley.
Heading out to do a bit more job hunting today. I want to put more up in this blog, Im always thinking of stuff to write about when Im off adventuring or exploring and when I go to write here I draw blanks. Think il get a small notebook and pencil to carry around.
Il update further in the week.
Redman out
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Perth at night
Howdy folks, been a mad few days so far. Just been chilling at the hostel and taking in the local sites. Made some friends at the hostel Im staying in http://www.shiralee.com.au/
Two English guys, a Finnish girl, a french girl, a German guy and his Japanese girlfriend. We all went out last night(yes on a Wednesday) to a club, no idea what the name was. I was reminded again how much i dont like dance music and drunk people in large groups. I may sound like on old man but clubbing is no way to meet new people. Anyone i did try to talk to was either drunk or couldn't hear what I was saying. Think Il go looking for a band playing tonight.
I cant get over how nice Perth smells, yes thats right smells. Its like summer at home mixed with a sauna. Its so relaxing here. Heading out to see if I can find a beach or two today. I really have to start to look for work properly tho its not cheap here but shopping around pays off.
Im going to finish off with a plug for a place I went to the other night
http://www.themoon.com.au/
The people here are soo freaking friendly (and good looking *winks*) the food was good and the all round atmosphere was great. Think il go back there on my way home today for a pint and a chat.
Redman out
oh and I booked a surfing trip for next weekend. WHOOP
Two English guys, a Finnish girl, a french girl, a German guy and his Japanese girlfriend. We all went out last night(yes on a Wednesday) to a club, no idea what the name was. I was reminded again how much i dont like dance music and drunk people in large groups. I may sound like on old man but clubbing is no way to meet new people. Anyone i did try to talk to was either drunk or couldn't hear what I was saying. Think Il go looking for a band playing tonight.
I cant get over how nice Perth smells, yes thats right smells. Its like summer at home mixed with a sauna. Its so relaxing here. Heading out to see if I can find a beach or two today. I really have to start to look for work properly tho its not cheap here but shopping around pays off.
Im going to finish off with a plug for a place I went to the other night
http://www.themoon.com.au/
The people here are soo freaking friendly (and good looking *winks*) the food was good and the all round atmosphere was great. Think il go back there on my way home today for a pint and a chat.
Redman out
oh and I booked a surfing trip for next weekend. WHOOP
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
The redman has landed
Well after 2 episodes of how i met your mother, 3 episodes of the pacific, one episode of the simpsons, the book of Eli and Sherlock homes I made it here. After 26 hours of travel I made it here 1/2 alive.
I certainly wont be making that kind of trip again anytime soon. I was hoping to update in Frankfurt but it seems the airport was unable to internet. The flights were grand, I always loved flying anyway so there was no problems for me.
The best part of the flight was when we were circling around to land at Singapore. I have never seen such menacing clouds in all my life. We banked right through them and when we came out the other side i saw something that took my breath away. Giant pillars of pure white cloud. It was like something you would see in a space telescope. They were so beautiful, I could imagine god sitting between them looking down on earth. What was even more awing was perth at night. The lights were amazing.
Got the worst taxi ever last night. Barely spoke english and diddnt know where he was going. In the end I got out of the taxi and used my beloved Iphone to navigate to my hostel.....which was closed. After a minute of colorful swearing i started my way back towards where i had seen other hostels. Met some people coming out of a bar and they were friendly enough to tell me about local hostels and one of them even gave me a lift to where i ended up staying. The people need more people like that. Heading back to that pub for dinner tonight and to say thanks again.
Right Im off to find a bank and a phone. Il be writing again later in the week.
Redman out
I certainly wont be making that kind of trip again anytime soon. I was hoping to update in Frankfurt but it seems the airport was unable to internet. The flights were grand, I always loved flying anyway so there was no problems for me.
The best part of the flight was when we were circling around to land at Singapore. I have never seen such menacing clouds in all my life. We banked right through them and when we came out the other side i saw something that took my breath away. Giant pillars of pure white cloud. It was like something you would see in a space telescope. They were so beautiful, I could imagine god sitting between them looking down on earth. What was even more awing was perth at night. The lights were amazing.
Got the worst taxi ever last night. Barely spoke english and diddnt know where he was going. In the end I got out of the taxi and used my beloved Iphone to navigate to my hostel.....which was closed. After a minute of colorful swearing i started my way back towards where i had seen other hostels. Met some people coming out of a bar and they were friendly enough to tell me about local hostels and one of them even gave me a lift to where i ended up staying. The people need more people like that. Heading back to that pub for dinner tonight and to say thanks again.
Right Im off to find a bank and a phone. Il be writing again later in the week.
Redman out
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Countdown
Well there is only a few days left until I travel. I guess I should start updating this blog.
The last few days have been a bit surreal. Hanging out with my friends and family knowing that I wont see them for quiet some time. I was truly humbled and flattered by the big turn out for my going away party on Saturday last. Big thanks to Vincent for letting us party in his house and fill his bath with ice and booze. Big thanks to everyone that came out. By Christ we all looked smashing in our formal wear.
If anyone is looking for a bit of fun I HIGHLY recommend renting a boat for day in Ballina by lock Derg. Exploring islands, getting chased by geese, jumping off a boat and a bridge are definitely on the to do list for anyone up for a bit of irish adventure. One of the most fun days out I have ever had and I will hold the memory close to me as a reminder of the fun to be had at home.
Packed my bag (sort of) today, never really sure how many pants I should bring with me anywhere. Im thinking 3. I should really just pack sunscreen and nothing else as I will be bathing in it every day for the next few months.
Right I will update this next when Im about the fly out.
Redman out
The last few days have been a bit surreal. Hanging out with my friends and family knowing that I wont see them for quiet some time. I was truly humbled and flattered by the big turn out for my going away party on Saturday last. Big thanks to Vincent for letting us party in his house and fill his bath with ice and booze. Big thanks to everyone that came out. By Christ we all looked smashing in our formal wear.
If anyone is looking for a bit of fun I HIGHLY recommend renting a boat for day in Ballina by lock Derg. Exploring islands, getting chased by geese, jumping off a boat and a bridge are definitely on the to do list for anyone up for a bit of irish adventure. One of the most fun days out I have ever had and I will hold the memory close to me as a reminder of the fun to be had at home.
Packed my bag (sort of) today, never really sure how many pants I should bring with me anywhere. Im thinking 3. I should really just pack sunscreen and nothing else as I will be bathing in it every day for the next few months.
Right I will update this next when Im about the fly out.
Redman out
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cats outa the bag chaps
Well its all settled! on the 30h of May 2010 i shall be leaving the lovely green lands of eire and heading off to Oz! I cant say what has caused this madness but I can say that this is going to be awesome.
Flying from Dublin to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Singapore and Singapore to Perth. A total of 23hours of travel. I figured out that Im going traveling back in time. I leave at 4:20pm and arrive at 12:20am a total of 8 hours of "real" time will have passed but I will have spent 23hours traveling!!? Im pretty sure that thats time travel.....right?
I think that I am more excited about handing my notice to work than going at the moment. Its been really busy at work and funny enough I have begun to enjoy it a bit again. I guess it comes down to my new boss its a legend.
Il keep you guys posted on my adventure and I will use this blog to talk to you all
Redman out
Sunday, December 27, 2009
2009
I guess this is the time of the year that most people look back on the year gone by. Its been a crazy one. I wonder what they will say in 10 years time about 2009. The year of Irelands worst recession, Michael Jackson died, the floods, the church scandals. Im sure there is a load of otehr things I cant think of but it wasnt a quiet year.
Certainly not for me in anyway. Work was crazy, my grandads stroke, crashing my beloved ford ka, the break up, my spiritulal wondering(not a lot of people know, in fact i dont think anyone did but I had a major crisus of fate this year) all things wear on the soul. I guess if life diddnt have its problems we would all die of bordom!
Personel refelection can really set you thinking abiout what you want to do with yourself. I find myself awake at 3 in the moring planning what to do with myself. Im gona make some changes for 2010. Have to tap back into my creative streak. I remember a younger red headed chap who diddnt believe in "i cant" and "i dont have time"
Time for some changes
Certainly not for me in anyway. Work was crazy, my grandads stroke, crashing my beloved ford ka, the break up, my spiritulal wondering(not a lot of people know, in fact i dont think anyone did but I had a major crisus of fate this year) all things wear on the soul. I guess if life diddnt have its problems we would all die of bordom!
Personel refelection can really set you thinking abiout what you want to do with yourself. I find myself awake at 3 in the moring planning what to do with myself. Im gona make some changes for 2010. Have to tap back into my creative streak. I remember a younger red headed chap who diddnt believe in "i cant" and "i dont have time"
Time for some changes
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