Goodbye WA, I will miss you!!!

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I spent most of today packing up and organizing my things to take on the train. I walked into town and ran a few last errands and then I headed out to Freo to have a last visit with Kevin. We stopped at his fav pub for a drink and a nibble and then we headed over to the beach to watch the sunset over the ocean. It was so beautiful!

I am so glad that I came over to Western Australia. I met some of the most amazing people and worked in a place way out of my comfort zone. I've made some lifelong friends and learnt a lot about myself. Working in a country pub was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. It gave me a huge confidence boost and made me realize that there are some truly great people out there if you give them a chance.

My time may be up in Western Australia this time but I do plan on coming back so I can see the Northwest coast. I already miss Southern Cross and the people who I met out there. I never thought I would miss it this much but it truly was a great place for me. I had some ups and downs but I wouldn't change it for the world.

I'm off on the Indian Pacific train tomorrow to Adelaide. I hope on the train at 11:30am Sunday morning and I don't arrive into Adelaide until 7:30am Tuesday morning. I don't have a cabin so that means I have no bed. I do have a reclining seat though. As a backpacker is costs the same amount to take the train like this as it does to fly so I thought since I had the time I may as well do the trip. The train goes across the Nullabor plain. There is not much there and will show just how vast and empty a lot of Australia is. It's also the worlds longest straight stretch of railway. Should be fun!

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Comments

[Mommy]

Great sunset
You are quite the blogger these days.

[Daddio]

You Did It!
Laurene, You sure did enjoy your WA experience! I can clearly remember the dilemma you faced when you first considered heading to WA and then the choice you had to make to get work. We told you that you would figure it out-- and you did! I also rember your first email from SC-- YIKES! Well- it turned out to be one of your most memorable and important stops on your Ozzie as well as your life journey. Congratulations! Love your blogs and pics. Only a few more days until we meet up with you in Auckland! Sure looking forward to our reunion. Love, Dad