The week has already been full of excitement and adventure. Four trips out sharking, and I am tying lines to anchors, baiting hooks and reeling in lines when we have a shark - 4 so far - and at the end of the day. I have tagged sharks, and put them to sleep, belly up while I hold the pectoral fins, so we can get a blood sample.
Lots of fun on shore, too. The staff is very international here, and friendly, and there is always somebody, usually us "sharkies" at the bar. Last night we had a sunset cruise on the Shotover, a racing catamaran. Two days ago I went on a bush walk with a local Aboriginal guide. Rained during that...something that only happens about 5 times a year.
So far have seen tons of wildlife, not even including the huge pigeons (they are actually emus, and very annoying) around camp.
Yes, have taken tons of pictures.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
AUSTRALIA
Been here two days and things are incredible. Flights sucked, with some delays, diversions and difficulties (never accept a middle seat on a 14 hour flight). Saw the zoo in Perth, with barely enough time...I got maybe 90 minutes before it closed.
The next day was the bus ride here. 10 hours with three stops at "roadhouses" - no Patrick Swayze - these are gas/convenience places, most with some food offerings. Prices are high here all the way around, since most everything has to be shipped here, but working it out. Saw a couple of kangaroos, and some emus in a field. Not so excited about the emus now, as there are about a dozen that roam the resort here.
Have a trailer (called a caravan) to myself, but only there to sleep. Yesterday did data entry, as it was too windy to go out on the boat. Today took a walk up the beach, then we went out on the water to clean some cages under the water. Did a little snorkeling. Out and back we saw a loggerhead turtle, a few dolphins, a school of 15 stingrays...none of this is out of the ordinary.
won't be posting too often, as the connection is a dialup and it costs per connection.
The next day was the bus ride here. 10 hours with three stops at "roadhouses" - no Patrick Swayze - these are gas/convenience places, most with some food offerings. Prices are high here all the way around, since most everything has to be shipped here, but working it out. Saw a couple of kangaroos, and some emus in a field. Not so excited about the emus now, as there are about a dozen that roam the resort here.
Have a trailer (called a caravan) to myself, but only there to sleep. Yesterday did data entry, as it was too windy to go out on the boat. Today took a walk up the beach, then we went out on the water to clean some cages under the water. Did a little snorkeling. Out and back we saw a loggerhead turtle, a few dolphins, a school of 15 stingrays...none of this is out of the ordinary.
won't be posting too often, as the connection is a dialup and it costs per connection.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Tomorrow
Such a word. Expectations, mysteries, adventures. It all starts tomorrow.
Packing is essentially done. Might shift a few things from the carryon to the checked bag. Of course the morning items that have to be put in last. Printing out boarding passes - although may skip that as I will want to visit the airline desk to check my bag in capable (I assume so) hands.
For those so inclined, here is what I can cobble together of a mailing address. Mind you, there are something like fewer than 30 residents of this little chunk of land, so I am sure somebody will know which Yank to give it to.
Monkey Mia
Shark Bay
WA 6537
Australia
As I know things I will try to post them, but will surely journal them. Got three marble covered composition books, and anticipating writing about virtually everything. Different smells, the stars, all the funky foods to discover, hardships in living conditions, you name it. If I can't post while away, I will more than likely create some sort of website to house the whole of the month with pictures and whatever else I can manage.
I am still vaguely anxious, which I suppose is to be expected. Got enough stuff to hopefully keep me occupied for my waking hours. The hardest thing will probably be working without research (via computer) at my fingertips. Directions to places, things to see, etc.
Packing is essentially done. Might shift a few things from the carryon to the checked bag. Of course the morning items that have to be put in last. Printing out boarding passes - although may skip that as I will want to visit the airline desk to check my bag in capable (I assume so) hands.
For those so inclined, here is what I can cobble together of a mailing address. Mind you, there are something like fewer than 30 residents of this little chunk of land, so I am sure somebody will know which Yank to give it to.
Monkey Mia
Shark Bay
WA 6537
Australia
As I know things I will try to post them, but will surely journal them. Got three marble covered composition books, and anticipating writing about virtually everything. Different smells, the stars, all the funky foods to discover, hardships in living conditions, you name it. If I can't post while away, I will more than likely create some sort of website to house the whole of the month with pictures and whatever else I can manage.
I am still vaguely anxious, which I suppose is to be expected. Got enough stuff to hopefully keep me occupied for my waking hours. The hardest thing will probably be working without research (via computer) at my fingertips. Directions to places, things to see, etc.
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