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voyages and people
by Bertha on 08. Sep, 2005 in Quotes
“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.” – Amelia E. Barr
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Best Australian Chocolate Bar
by Bertha on 08. Sep, 2005 in Australia 2005
It is called Cherry Ripe and it’s HEAVEN! Pcture coconut and marichino cherries covered in dark chocolate. So. Good. I didn’t buy it when I browsed the candy aisle before cuz the cost of candies in Australia is more expensive than Canada but I got a free sample from the conference I worked yesterday and […]
Cheap Teusday
by Bertha on 07. Sep, 2005 in Australia 2005
Last night most of the house went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the movie theatre so naturally I tagged along. It was a strange movie. I don’t remember the book or the first movie made from it but I was totally unnerved by the oompa loompas but I thought Jonny Depp pulled […]
Quirky Australian fact of the day
by Bertha on 04. Sep, 2005 in Australia 2005
Father’s day is today, September 4th. I have no idea when mother’s day though but I was wondering why every place was advertising stuff about father’s day when it was in June…
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Colder than I thought
by Bertha on 04. Sep, 2005 in Australia 2005
so ya, the temperature lately has been about 1-13C and I knew that even before I left. Kathy mentioned to me before I left that they had one of the coldest winter nights a week before I left and it was 1C. For some reason I still did not clue in and bring 2 sweaters…. […]
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Working Girl right here!
by Bertha on 01. Sep, 2005 in Australia 2005
This morning I went to my interview with the recruitment agency and after taking all the proficiency tests I was offered a temp office job in THEIR office. They are behind in scanning their docments so I am trying to help them catch up. All their client files are stored online. I am also helping […]
Homebase
by Bertha on 31. Aug, 2005 in Australia 2005, Travel
is the name of the Houseshare that I’ve managed to get a room at. On Sunday I will move from a 2 person room to a 3 person room so that I can save 10.00 more dollars/week. I’ve got a signup at the recruitment agency tomorrow at 9:30am and then afterwards I’ll need to go […]
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Orientation Day
by Bertha on 29. Aug, 2005 in Australia 2005, Travel
THis morning my last roommate checked out of the room. It’s great that I have the whole 4 bunk room to myself now! I think it’s worth paying the extra 4.00 to have a private room temporarily than my new friends Arne and Connor are paying for a full room of 6 peoples. Bwah ha […]
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