Blogs from Oceania - page 6521

Spent the last coupkle of days at the hostel cleaning then on 18th headed to Arthurs Pass. Today we just waited for the couple who we are helping as they are getting married here. They arrived and we set up the outdoor education centre for them as tonight they are having a few family and friends for some food then the wedding tomorrow. Nigel and Lee, they are from Christchurch they contacted us through helpx wheer you do coupkle hours work for food and accomodation. Just helped out cleaning dishes and sevrving food.... read more

Sydney Bridge Climb After reading carry on scrolling more pics Today is the big day,for my second adventure in Sydney. I am a little apprehensive as I am not too keen on heights,however to come to Sydney and not do the "Climb" would be something I would regret for ever so "A Mans Got To Do What A Mans Got To Do." Known locally (Sydneysiders) as the 'Coat Hanger' and now more commonly as 'The Bridge' Sydney Bridge it is the widest long-span bridge in the world and is the largest steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. The standards of industrial safety during construction were poor by today's standards. Sixteen workers died during construction, mainly from falling off the bridge. Several more were injured from unsafe working ... read more

Hi All, We flew to Alice Springs last week. A bit nervous to not be near water for a whole week. How will we cope! Well we spent the first day working out the town, it took about 5 minutes as it was Sunday and everything was closed. Alice (as the locals call it) is a small country town, which is along a river that never runs! The following day we pick up our tour to the main attractions in the Northern Territory. Our first stop was some camel riding, neither of us had done this, pretty strange, but great! We made our way into the Kata Tjuta National Park to see Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the magnifcent Ulura (Ayers Rock) It was a great experience watching the sunset change the colour of the rock ... read more

Jan 12. Drove east. Stopped Traralgon. Spruik. WIN tv 9 filmed for Monday night bews. Melbourne a great metropolis. I love the architecture and art. Went to lunch with Richo nad Lu at old place. Real character. Hadn't been painted in 40 years. City but. Relentlessly urban. Crowds, graphitti, litter. Couldn't help but feel relief at leaving. Small towns, countryside, it just seems easier. To pull into Lakes Entrance, seeing sea eagles, black swans, seagulls, kelp gulls, pelicans and pied oystercatchers. Free parking. Free hot showers. And the spruiking is better, softer, more personal. Of course its just families with kids. That too is special. The parents, the care, the affection, the fun! Jan 13. Chilly overcast. Drove to Orbost. Good response. Drove to Mallacoota. Charming name. Lovely spot. Green hills running SE to corner of ... read more

After my resounding success looking after the farm for one day, John and Gwen confidently set off for Sunshine in Victoria with the fleeces leaving Mum and I in charge at the farm. Their confidence was well founded. The farm ran like a well-oiled machine and they returned two days later with the farm (pretty much) how they left it. A typical day for those not of farming backgrounds went something like this: 3am: Wake up call from Leo the dog. As it turns out his bed is just uncomfortable. Readjust bed only to find Leo sleeping on yours. Ah bless... 4am: Wake up call from rooster crowing or cat jumping on you (I think they have some sort of job-share scheme going) 4.30am: Let cat out 6.30am: Wake up swim 7am: Feed chickens, sweep mess ... read more