Our days off were today and yesterday. They were actually quite nice. Yesterday we went into town to pick up another volunteer and a new worker. I got a book at this cute little used book shop and read by the beach. Though slightly cold, it was nice. We welcomed the new people with a coffee and cake at a chocolateer in town then went to the bottle shop and market for supplies. That night all of us made personal pizzas, had wine, and played pool and card g...

I was literally chased by a koala today. He looked like he was stuck in the gates area and was just waiting by the door, so I opened it to let him through. He ran straight for my leg. I backed up as fast as I could but those little guys gallop fast when they want to. He was grunting and grabbing for my foot. I wasn't sure what he would do if he caught me, all I could envision was having to go to a hospital because a koala attacked me. How embarrassing would...