AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011 | Photo Gallery
Trip to Tasmania for conservation holiday
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AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 20 Feb 2011 | Views [266]
Well, we have been deposited back into town and this has given me the perfect opportunity to do a little research on just what it is that Tasmanians care about; what motivates them; what are the key issues affecting your local Tasmanian on the street, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 | Views [491]
Crimes against youth hostelling: 2, not using the invisible red washing line and flooding the shower room Risks of death from holiday activities: 4; poison, snakes, spiders, sunstroke Additional fatal hazards: Ross River Fever, suffocation by dolly ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011 | Views [241]
Well, as they say, all tree killing and no play makes a
conservation volunteer a dull man so let’s talk about life outside the forest,
let’s talk about the leisure opportunities in the great outdoors in Launceston.
The first thing that ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 15 Feb 2011 | Views [450]
Crimes committed against Youth Hosteling: 1 - movement of the toaster from it's sacred spot on the kitchen bench. Risks of dying on work placement - about 1,000,001 God sorry, I keep disappearing into the bush don't I? Very unreliable correspondent ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 13 Feb 2011 | Views [917]
Crimes committed against youth hostelling: 1 - putting plastic in the paper and board recycling bin Ah, where can I begin? Let's start with the youth hostel that we're staying at and it's genial manager Basil Hitler aka Adolf Fawlty. That's not his ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 11 Feb 2011 | Views [530] | Comments [1]
I'm writing this in retrospect as I have been in the back end of beyond for the last week - Ooh Steph, you'll love this - I was working in a place called St. Helens lol! I've included a couple of photos so you can see what our St helens would look ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 5 Feb 2011 | Views [725]
Right, firstly you have to pronounce it correctly - it's not the same as the one in the UK; this place is proud of every syllable so get it right! Lawnsesston is a gorgeous little town. There's something very European about it in that it's lots of ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 4 Feb 2011 | Views [546] | Comments [2]
Cash spent on food so far: $200.00 (@150 quid) Cash fed into Internet kiosk at airport in order to book a hotel room: about a tenner Actual hours I have slept since arriving on Monday: 11 Due to the fact that I have no idea where I am or who I am ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 9 Oct 2010 | Views [199]
Canary journal to follow. Watch this space. Elsie x
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010 | Photo Gallery
Photos from activity week in Morzine
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FRANCE | Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 | Views [297]
Day Seven Injuries; I appear to have been bitten on the eyebrow Cash; Oh vanished, gone! Weather; Yup, sunshine was a momentary lapse, rain again today The bikers set off early this morning but I had a leisurely breakfast. I had been meaning to spend ... Read more >
FRANCE | Sunday, 22 Aug 2010 | Views [530]
Day Six Injuries; After second Via Ferata am now resigned to fact that I will be wearing full body suit for work on Monday to avoid frightening natives Cash; Wallet now a residence for French moths (myths?) Weather; Sunshine (shh!) Woke up with an ... Read more >
FRANCE | Friday, 20 Aug 2010 | Views [522]
Day five Injuries: Few more bruises but nothing 'gnarly' Cash: Horrendous, have just spent 40 Euros on a couple of tins of beans, some chocolate and a green salad. Weather: What do you think? Thought I'd have a relaxing day off today. The other guys ... Read more >
FRANCE | Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010 | Views [739]
Day four Injuries: About a million. Uninjured bits - 2 (my eyeballs are ok). Cash: Ok at the moment, seem to have pre-paid for most of my activities now. Weather: The rain almost stopped and the sun came out for an hour - result! Well it didn't look ... Read more >
FRANCE | Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010 | Views [452] | Comments [1]
Day three Injuries: 1; some horse-related chafing Cash: almost gone Weather: Oh my gosh, it hasn't rained this much since Noah brought the ark out of the garage for a bit of a run around. At the moment I am playing the 'where am I going to be in ... Read more >
FRANCE | Monday, 16 Aug 2010 | Views [539] | Comments [1]
I'm getting the use of my wrist back so can now type again! The bonus of having typical British summer holiday weather here is that it has filled up the river nicely and that means that the rapids are a bit more lively. We had all the usual fun of ... Read more >
FRANCE | Monday, 16 Aug 2010 | Views [303]
Day 2 Injuries: 2 Cash: vanishing rapidly Weather: Still pouring down White water rafting went well but have sustained a couple of injuries which has put tomorrow's horse riding in jeopardy. Look like a prize fighter and can only use one hand. Will ... Read more >
FRANCE | Sunday, 15 Aug 2010 | Views [302]
Day One: Injuries: 0 Cash: Plenty Weather: Pile of pants Essential items I have left at home: 1 adapter plug, one guide to getting the most out of a Dutch bathroom Well the day started at 5.30am which somehow didn't feel much ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 12 Aug 2010 | Views [214] | Comments [1]
I've not gone yet!!
