In Byron Bay now, after spending 2 days on the road, and what a drive, wow! The Great Ocean Road is such a fantastic drive, I had far too much fun, I did not drive economically! If you ever get to drive around Australia, seriously, it was the greatest strecth of road ever, its between Warrnambool and Melbourne.
Con : Seeing all these wonderful places, but not being able to share and discuss them with anyone else.
Here until Thursday, where I drive to my new job, in Texas. No, I am not leaving Australia, just a small town due West of Byron Bay, although whenever I search for it, google always goes to Texas US, dam it! So easy to get a job, especially as I have lots of tractor experiance, I only called up this job from the list of many, as this was exactly what I wanted. High wages, lots of hours, for 5 weeks.
Pro : So easy to get work when you don't have to look for a place that needs 2 people.
Had a lot of fun in Melbourne, but purely due to the people I met. I feel that I'm not a very confident person, although other people think differently. When I get to a new town/city/hostel, I have to be in a happy chatty mood so that I am comfortable enough to spark up random conversation.
Con : Your alone, must be comfortable in talking to stangers and making new friends, or it is tough!
Lots of nights out in the short time I was in Melbourne, what an awesome city, although in all honesty I didn't seee much other than the hostel dorm. Well don't get me wrong, I did walk around andgo to a few recommended sight-seeing spots, and the Imax cinema, worlds 3rd largest cinema screen, and in 3D, was awesome.
Pro : If your too hungover or sick or lazy, you can spend a lazy day in, without worrying about anyone. Otherway round, if you want to go do something, you can do it, no one to worry about
Frankly, my last boss tried to screw me over on my wages. He's a clever guy, so he only gets backpackers, who normally don't research work laws and stand up for themselves. He paid me $4ph less than the nation minimum wage, took money our, didn't pay me manditory overtime hours etc. So basically I have logged a complaint with the government ombudsmen, I'm waiting to hear whats going to happen.
Con : It's a lot easier to be taken advantage of if you don't have backup, whether work wise or other things.
Thursday, I've got 2 scuba dives booked, fun way to spend the morning before I drive to my new job in the afternoon. Highly rated dive spot, which is ripe with turtles, reefs, many exotic fish and small sharks. So looking forward to it, will be awesome to get back under the water, such a wonderful thing to do.
Pro : You develope yourself as an individual, living and fending for yourself in a totally different country. This isn't like home, work is hard, the bosses are even harder, wages can be poor, conditions harsh, and no mummy or daddy to rescue you. If you can survive here, you'll make it back home.
I write this blog like this, as I want to let you know I am having a good time. But sometimes I wish I had a friend here to travel with, but only sometimes. It depends on what type of person you are, and what you want out of your experiance here. I have found as I'm on my own I am more responsible with my money here, and building my confidence and skill set, but thats what I came here for, o and all the fun too :D
It's amazing what one person alone can achieve!
If anyone ever wants to ask me for advice or has general questions about travelling Australia, feel free to email me (firestorm445@hotmail.com) I'll reply when I can.
Ryan x
All the places I have visited
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