Another working week, but at least the weather’s picked up. It’s been comfortable around 28 - 35 degrees but I’ve been having to get up earlier (0455) because more people are working now, which means that Rob, the hostel manager, has to do more runs for people to work. I’ve been getting to work around 0520, shitting around waiting to start work at 0600; we can’t start any earlier as it’s still dark! The beginning of the week was difficult because Saturday through until Tuesday night I only had an average of 3 hours’ sleep per night. I kept having to have power naps before work and at lunchtime! Friday was Australia Day, which is obviously a big deal for most people here. One of the Aussies, Brad, suggested we go to the pub with us
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