Its our last day in Cobargo. We'll miss this sleepy little place. It's like being at home.
We shipped a large box home today; just couldn't resist the pottery here at Bangles. So we decided to send some home to the family. Shipping isn't cheap here. The 17 pound box cost us over $150 AU dollars for an express post. Could have saved some money, but its the minimum option that you get a tracking number with. So, to anyone traveling or thinking of traveling to Australia, don't plan on shipping a lot home, or do it in very small boxes, often.
On another topic, the weather is getting cold here. Its starting to be noticeably cold here over night. This wouldn't be an issue back in Canada, but houses here don't have heat. Some don't even have sealed doors or windows. So mornings are rather brisk before the sun rises far enough to heat everything up. The days are pleasant, most people would be fine with pants and a t-shirt or shirt. I find for my self that I spend most of the day with a light jack or sweater on.
As mentioned we are leaving tomorrow and heading up to Brisbane. I have been asked to interview with a recruitment agency. They have a lot of design jobs in the area and are in need of designers. Its along way from here, but its warmer, and the only job lead either of us have had. So its worth pursuing it. We could also make a small trip to go see a long time friend (Tara) in Airlie Beach. See is working for a sail boat charter - may have mentioned it before - and I would mind doing that for a while. We see what happens.
This is the view from a bed and breakfast in Cobargo next to an old church. I could live here.
The Loth's house. Not too shabby.
To my dad. Here's what a pond should look like. Ha Ha. Any way, this has been an ongoing project for the Loth's. It has some fair sized gold fish (about 3 - 12 inches) and stands about 2 feet deep. Nice for drinks on a Friday.
2 comments:
Well the updates are fabulous, though I did chuckle a bit about the lack of heat. I remember being told this and sort of shuddering, but I was also told that the coldest it gets is -4 and that is is Canberra on a really cold day. I suppose as long as you guys can get a space heater in your place it won't be too bad.
Life in cowtown is a bit crazy as Junofest is erupting like a bad volcano. Every shift I hear who Harvey is hanging out with, how late he gets home, and all of the after hours parties he is going to on the weekend. Pretty funny stuff, like the basist from Hedly is staying with him and Carla, and he didn't show up the first night because he stayed in Cochrane (or was it Canmore?) with some girl he 'knew'. right.... I laughed very hard about that. I am leaving in 8 days, so I will not be able to read your blog for almost a month. Hopefully you guys stay out of trouble until I get back. Keep the stories coming, totally love reading about your fun times. meow
Safe travels you two and best of luck with the job hunting. Forgot to tell ya, newfie jae is going to roll through saskatchewan...her and dave. its going to be a drunkfest. haha and to keep you updated...i've been quit for 5 weeks this coming wednesday...hooray for me.
Love ya both,
Meags
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