Category Archives: Work

Top 10 things I learned about living in Australia

10. As an American it’s expensive here.  For example, a BLT Sandwich averages around $10-$13. Tipping is not expected, and servers make between $18-$25 an hour.
9.  Driving on the opposite side of the road doesn’t take long to get used to about a week.  It takes 2 weeks to get used to the area and [...]

Status on my New Year’s Resolutions

While on this aggressive travel schedule, I’ve been making the most of this time spent alone knocking off things I wanted to do this year, most were with Mandy, but well you know…
Let’s see what I have on the list:
Go hiking, back packing, camping..Go camping with Mandy and the Dogs
Go horseback riding
Go indoor rock climbing
Go [...]

The Greatest Show on Earth!

The Greatest Show in Australia….ok…almost….not really.  I got back from the Silvers Circus this afternoon, and as somewhat entertaining as it was, I really had something completely different in mind.  After walking into the big top tent which is more like a small top tent, I realized it wasn’t going to have cats jumping through [...]

My Weekend at Margaret River (Mandy Style)

Margaret River

Note: Pictures were taken with an iPhone.
As I head to Margaret River on my 3 1/2 hour voyage, the beautiful country side was like any other with the exception of the Harvey District, known as ‘The Heart of Diary Country’, which I would only assume also it’s steak.  The number of cattle around was [...]

Moving to Perth, Australia

Well, that’s my mentality.  I’m living here in Perth, Australia till September on a TDY (temporary duty) for work.  I’ve moved into an apartment close to the base and near enough other things.  I’m still settling in and working on buying some groceries and other basic necessities.  I hope to explore some this weekend on [...]