G'Day to WA
Well exams are finishing up and my time here in Western Australia is coming to an end. It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I'd start with getting you guys up to speed with what I've been doing in recent days.
A few weekends I went to Rottnest Island a tourist destination visible from the beaches of Perth. The island is tiny, measuring 8km by 1km. It's the perfect size to bike in a day. Though when you rent a single speed bike to save 5 bucks your legs really get a workout on the up hill sections. The island features a giant naval cannon which was built in the second World War to keep away the Japs. The coasts are lined with dozens of small coves which make for incredible secluded beaches. From your towel on the sand you can feel the strange solitude knowing there is nothing between you and Antartica and you Africa (Madiagascar doesn't count.) The island is also the exclusive Habitat of the Quoakka a small furry animal that is equal parts curious and trusting. The accomidations were quite comfortable in the converted army baraks, another relic from the war.
More recently I went south to Visit a few more mines. What would have been a relatively uneventful trip was transformed into adventure when I was put behind the wheel. That's right we rented a car, and not just any car, a small Hyundai that was manual. So not only was I driving or the first time in months it was on the wrong side of the road and stick. The vehicle which I piloted was the awe-inspiring Hyundai Getz. For those of you in North America and never had the priviledge of seeing this marvel of engineering in person I've included a picture. The highlights from the 6 hours of driving I did that weekend included, stalling on a highway, driving on the right-hand side of the road in downtown Perth, trying to pass a road train (triple tractor trailor) traveling at 110km\h with few than a hundred horses and negotiating a large roundabout at rush hour.
Since my adventures I've mostly been relegated to my room studying. All in all my time here has been great and if I had to go back I'd do it again. I've made some great friends and shared in some interesting adventures. College life was quite good and it's been a well enjoyed break from the pressures and stresses back in Canada.
It's just occured to me that not all of you are aware of my plans for the days ahead. Well on Monday I fly to Sydney with Ian Millwood, a friend I met here at college, where we are staying with Tyler and Josh for a few days. In Sydney our plan is to procure a car, failing that train passes and make our way along the East Coast. That will last until late July. From there my plans are less concrete, I may spend some more time in Australia or make my way to Asia. I'll do my best to keep posting (and keep alive). I'm coming home on August 30th and I'll be eager to swap stories with all you guys.
- Drewdles
A few weekends I went to Rottnest Island a tourist destination visible from the beaches of Perth. The island is tiny, measuring 8km by 1km. It's the perfect size to bike in a day. Though when you rent a single speed bike to save 5 bucks your legs really get a workout on the up hill sections. The island features a giant naval cannon which was built in the second World War to keep away the Japs. The coasts are lined with dozens of small coves which make for incredible secluded beaches. From your towel on the sand you can feel the strange solitude knowing there is nothing between you and Antartica and you Africa (Madiagascar doesn't count.) The island is also the exclusive Habitat of the Quoakka a small furry animal that is equal parts curious and trusting. The accomidations were quite comfortable in the converted army baraks, another relic from the war.
More recently I went south to Visit a few more mines. What would have been a relatively uneventful trip was transformed into adventure when I was put behind the wheel. That's right we rented a car, and not just any car, a small Hyundai that was manual. So not only was I driving or the first time in months it was on the wrong side of the road and stick. The vehicle which I piloted was the awe-inspiring Hyundai Getz. For those of you in North America and never had the priviledge of seeing this marvel of engineering in person I've included a picture. The highlights from the 6 hours of driving I did that weekend included, stalling on a highway, driving on the right-hand side of the road in downtown Perth, trying to pass a road train (triple tractor trailor) traveling at 110km\h with few than a hundred horses and negotiating a large roundabout at rush hour.
Since my adventures I've mostly been relegated to my room studying. All in all my time here has been great and if I had to go back I'd do it again. I've made some great friends and shared in some interesting adventures. College life was quite good and it's been a well enjoyed break from the pressures and stresses back in Canada.
It's just occured to me that not all of you are aware of my plans for the days ahead. Well on Monday I fly to Sydney with Ian Millwood, a friend I met here at college, where we are staying with Tyler and Josh for a few days. In Sydney our plan is to procure a car, failing that train passes and make our way along the East Coast. That will last until late July. From there my plans are less concrete, I may spend some more time in Australia or make my way to Asia. I'll do my best to keep posting (and keep alive). I'm coming home on August 30th and I'll be eager to swap stories with all you guys.
- Drewdles
Saturday, June 17, 2006 @ 3:52 a.m.
2 Comments:
Werd Drewdles,
We keep seeing your parents at Loblaws. I want some good pictures from Sidney. Are you heading to pub for any Australia soccer games, they're not doing so bad considering the group their in. Hopefully you'll make it to sidney before they get kicked out cause that would be an experience.
-gasman
P.S. Please bring me back a Quoakka. Alive. It would be worth a king's ransom to me.
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