I spent a lot of time defending the cost of living in Australia when I was overseas, never having lived anywhere else and having a sudden amnesia as to how much I opened my wallet on a day-to-day basis for the first 26 years of my life. I would often tell people that it was … More So Australia is expensive.
I met Sue in Torridon and she took to me so instantly that she followed me all the way across the world back here to Australia. Not really. Actually, she was there with her partner, who was head chef in the Inn and who is also Australian. They’re both fab people and I’m over the … More So I have this friend…..
Well kiddies, I may not be traveling at the mo but I’m back! And I solemnly swear that I will be both bringing my site up to date and, will be filling you in on the present. I have no excuse this time, I have an adsl connection to call my own (no skiving for … More I’m back, and I still hate my layout!
Yesterday, I became officially homeless and contrary to what you may normally assume, it was much more of a relief than anything else. It feels now like chapter 1 of the big trip (the preparation stage) is finally complete. I have 4 1/2 days left at work and then I have officially entered chapter 2 – … More The road is my home….the end of chapter one
So we are 32 days out from D-Day (Departure day) and I only have 17 work days left. 17! I purchased the last of the big things I need yesterday and now I only have the annoying little things to get. The house still looks like a bomb hit it but it’s getting there, albeit … More 32 Days.
It’s a fantastic day in Melbourne today. The one blessing of having to be a work at this ungodly hour is the floor to ceiling glass windows that allow me to take in the beauty of St Kilda Rd. It’s the dead of winter, as you know and while the past few days have given the … More Why I love Melbourne.
Yarni Abroad 