Not much else to report on guys sorry, just been keeping my head down and trying not to spend money. Vietnam is cheap as so I wont be spending too much there.
ADVENTURE!!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Leaving already?
So im back in perth. Broome just wasn't working out. I did a load of nice stuff but i couldn't find work. Then a friend of mine asked me did I want to go to Vietnam and I said why not. When will i get the opportunity to go to a place like that again. So Im flying out on the 20th and coming back on the 10th of August and I cant wait.
Not much else to report on guys sorry, just been keeping my head down and trying not to spend money. Vietnam is cheap as so I wont be spending too much there.
ADVENTURE!!!!
Not much else to report on guys sorry, just been keeping my head down and trying not to spend money. Vietnam is cheap as so I wont be spending too much there.
ADVENTURE!!!!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Plastic Beach
Broome, see the whales, get lost in the local outback and then get eaten by snakes(or the locals). Try our local expensive food, find an escort and ride a camel. Top it all off by getting stung by one of our many many jellyfish and being peed on.
Broome is built for tourists. Its beautiful but its all gift shops and expensive restaurants. You have to travel outside the town to see any real countryside and there is plenty of it. Rented a scooter (which i christened "the hog") for 2 days and going around broome was much easier and 40 times as fun. Went out sight seeing and happened across some fossilized dinosaur footprints, apparently the broome coast is full of them. Needless to say that awoke the nerd in me and now any time im near rocks at the beach I start looking for footprints.
I also caught the biggest fish I have ever caught. Its called a Cobia and it weighed in at 9.5 kilos which in irish fishermans weight is 20lbs 14oz. It took me over 20 minutes to land and it almost pulled me off the boat twice. Epically manly day!!
No luck so far with the job search. Ive handed in my CV EVERYWHERE and nothing. Iol give another week of solid searching for a job and I may move off. If you dont get a job here its too expensive to stay here.
Il have to look at my options again, I wanted farm work or something akin to that but there is just nothing here.
Me thinks its back to the drawing board.
Redman out.
Broome is built for tourists. Its beautiful but its all gift shops and expensive restaurants. You have to travel outside the town to see any real countryside and there is plenty of it. Rented a scooter (which i christened "the hog") for 2 days and going around broome was much easier and 40 times as fun. Went out sight seeing and happened across some fossilized dinosaur footprints, apparently the broome coast is full of them. Needless to say that awoke the nerd in me and now any time im near rocks at the beach I start looking for footprints.
I also caught the biggest fish I have ever caught. Its called a Cobia and it weighed in at 9.5 kilos which in irish fishermans weight is 20lbs 14oz. It took me over 20 minutes to land and it almost pulled me off the boat twice. Epically manly day!!
No luck so far with the job search. Ive handed in my CV EVERYWHERE and nothing. Iol give another week of solid searching for a job and I may move off. If you dont get a job here its too expensive to stay here.
Il have to look at my options again, I wanted farm work or something akin to that but there is just nothing here.
Me thinks its back to the drawing board.
Redman out.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Move along, get along
Well here I am once again in an airport. After 4 weeks in perth I have had enough of city life, I was always too much of a country boy. After the amazing weekend I had in lancelin(more on that in a minute) I got off the bus at perth station and was hit by the noise, the smell and the traffic.
Went out that night and when I woke up the following morning and opened my eyes I thought NO MORE.
Dont get me wrong, Perth is a beautiful city I love it but Ive had enough of the crowds and the noise. I want open, fresh air and a big sky. So I went straight down to the internet shop where they sell interent and I bought myself some flights to Broome. Its 32 degrees there at the moment and its a big tourist destination for the Ozzies. Il try to get work in the town but if i can get out into the country near by I will love it.
Lancelin
Paradise. Never have I fell so at peace and so relaxed. The whole weekend was uplifting. I was surfing for about 6 hours everyday. The waves were perfect and so was the weather. Bone white sand. The water was crystal clear and clean. Everyone on the beach was in a great mood and the sun was beating down. The more I think about it the harder it is to describe how amazing it was. Lancelin, paradise.
I will update again later in the week.
Redman out
Went out that night and when I woke up the following morning and opened my eyes I thought NO MORE.
Dont get me wrong, Perth is a beautiful city I love it but Ive had enough of the crowds and the noise. I want open, fresh air and a big sky. So I went straight down to the internet shop where they sell interent and I bought myself some flights to Broome. Its 32 degrees there at the moment and its a big tourist destination for the Ozzies. Il try to get work in the town but if i can get out into the country near by I will love it.
Lancelin
Paradise. Never have I fell so at peace and so relaxed. The whole weekend was uplifting. I was surfing for about 6 hours everyday. The waves were perfect and so was the weather. Bone white sand. The water was crystal clear and clean. Everyone on the beach was in a great mood and the sun was beating down. The more I think about it the harder it is to describe how amazing it was. Lancelin, paradise.
I will update again later in the week.
Redman out
Friday, June 18, 2010
A to Z
Here is my list of things that could kill/maim you here in Oz.
A is for Ants - They are EVERYWHERE
B is for Blowfish - dont let it sting you
C is for crocodiles
E is for Emus - They WILL get you
F is for Frogs - dont touch them
G is for great white shark
H is for heat - 45degrees
I is for insects there all out to get you
J is for Jelly fish
K is for Killer bess.....KILLER BEES
L is for lisards
M Magpies - known to attack people
N Nighlife - If you thought the day was bad...
O the outback, everything there will get you
P parties - people here party hard
Q Quokkas - dont ask
R Redback spider
S my favorite Snakes, sharks, spiders the sun
T Trees.....thats right even the trees are out to get you
U UV rays (sorry I know this is a lame one U is hard alright!!)
V Venom - everything and its mother is poisonous here
W waves - MASSIVE
X xenomorphs..........
Z .....................................god damn You Z
A is for Ants - They are EVERYWHERE
B is for Blowfish - dont let it sting you
C is for crocodiles
E is for Emus - They WILL get you
F is for Frogs - dont touch them
G is for great white shark
H is for heat - 45degrees
I is for insects there all out to get you
J is for Jelly fish
K is for Killer bess.....KILLER BEES
L is for lisards
M Magpies - known to attack people
N Nighlife - If you thought the day was bad...
O the outback, everything there will get you
P parties - people here party hard
Q Quokkas - dont ask
R Redback spider
S my favorite Snakes, sharks, spiders the sun
T Trees.....thats right even the trees are out to get you
U UV rays (sorry I know this is a lame one U is hard alright!!)
V Venom - everything and its mother is poisonous here
W waves - MASSIVE
X xenomorphs..........
Z .....................................god damn You Z
Monday, June 14, 2010
Swan valley
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.
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.
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
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