Big update this time.

It's been a while since my last post so there's plenty to update you on this time around.

Following last weeks ups and downs this week has been significantly more consistent. I went to see Juventus against what was very generously described as an "all star" team from the A-league. Whilst the match itself was rather underwhelming the stadium was incredible and it was nice to see live football for the first time in ages. Unfortunately as I had previously expected Australians know absolutely nothing about football and I had to restrain myself on several occasions from shouting obscenities at them.

Starting work on Monday was interesting as it's some time since I've done sales and I will admit I have lost my touch a little over the years. I've been steadily improving and expect next week to be a lot better in that respect.

Moving into my new place on Wednesday was a great feeling, not simply because it gets me out of the damned hostel! My housemate/landlady was kind enough to let me move in several days earlier than originally planned meaning I'm currently sharing the flat with her Russian friend and Mishka the puppy. I'm assured it's just a temporary thing!

Tomorrow I'm heading back to the ANZ Stadium (Olympic Park) to watch the Aussies play NZ in the rugby which should be awesome. Pictures to come shortly of the Juve game last week and my apartment.

Look after each other and have fun.

Speak soon

Robert

Sunshine follows the rain...

Following my shockingly poor day on Wednesday I was due a win and today is that day!

I got a free bus ride to the apartment viewing I had booked this morning. Was served by the nicest coffee lady in the world when I went for a brew. Apartment was AMAZING and the landlady is really cool and very friendly, she even paid for my bus ride back to town! Should be moving in sometime this week. Managed to miss my stop but it did lead me to what can only be described as the hub of cycling in Sydney. Put a deposit down on a beautiful bike and now I can just chill out for the rest of the day. :)

Hope your day is as brilliant as mine. Be happy people!

Photos of sunset at Mindl Beach and a few in Sydney

Today was rough!

I'm very pleased today is almost over. Interview prep is boring and nerve wracking enough without having your laptop spend 4 hours in the shop being repaired!! I suppose it did at least give me time to go for a stroll in the sunshine (pictures coming shortly).

Talking of sunshine, the weather here is really nice even though it's supposedly the depths of winter. Today peaked at about 18 degrees with a slight windchill, all in all very pleasant. I've never seen so many people in winter coats, scarves and hats in my life! Heaven forbid they ever visit a temperate country! Although I will admit the confused looks people gave me as I braved the winter cold in just a t-shirt were very amusing.

Managed to actually do some cooking last night in the shared kitchen, I must say I'm looking forward to having my own space and equipment to do that kind of thing. I've booked a viewing for a flat on Friday afternoon and I'm hoping I will know by then if I've got the job so I can put the bond down without any worries. A lot of the rooms for rent here are in a decent location but sharing the bedroom with 1 or 2 others but I really don't want to do that so I'm looking slightly further afield. 

That's all for now, should be putting some photos of Darwin and my first few days in Sydney on later.

Take care. 

Arrived in Sydney

Got into Sydney fairly late last night so didn't see an awful lot however I did catch a double decker train! Simple things eh. Went for a quick walk around today but only made it as far as the shopping centre near the hostel which was pretty cool but I didn't stay long. Managed to get an interview sorted for Thursday afternoon with one of the mobile phone providers over here so fingers crossed! Going to put some more photos up from my time in Darwin later and then head out for some food.

Have fun and take care of each other.

Robert.

A few photos from this week

Daily Life In Darwin

Living here is different. I have never experienced anywhere like this before.I've seen party towns and I've seen dull towns, Darwin is different. It's a funny cross between "lads on tour" and normal hot beach resort.

I've bought a laptop so I can upload my photos, trying to do it through my tablet was nigh on impossible. Hopefully there will be some available to view by tomorrow night (English time). I haven't taken many as Darwin is a small place and as mentioned previously I don't want to prance about with a good camera. It's hard to go out taking photos as I have to ask someone to come with me every time and as you can imagine not everybody wants to hang about watching my back!

I am really looking forward to working in Sydney but I also really want to stay here, in the dry season it is paradise. No rain, no humidity, no hassle. Incredible.

Maybe I'll skip my flight and do a few more weeks here?

Speak soon, take care of each other!

Robert