Arrived at 8.30am and joined a queue to get my equipment and instructions. I was given a pouch (like a baby sling), secateurs and gloves and instructions were dolled out by our supervisor Sue, it was simple, only pick the mandarins that were a good size. What I must add is that looking at the Orchard it did look so peaceful, rows upon rows of orange trees. The reality of it was 23oC+ heat, wearing long sleeves and trousers (protection from the spiky trees,...

After endless hours looking for worked finally bagged a job. Working for a local orange grower. Yep you guessed it, picking oranges. Had an induction today, and i must say im a little worried. You get paid by how much you pick,so im going to try and keep a level pace. I think its going to be hard work, plus im know that im so going to end up falling off the ladders. I'm really looking forward to working outside and earning some dollar, and payday lands on my birt...

Still on the job hunt, but been doing some site seeing along the way. Been to a beautiful beach and watched the sunset, along with lots of picture taking. Currenlty in Berri and the fruit picking has been delayed for 4 weeks, not good :(. Been looking at city work in Melbourne, may head that way in a month. Living cheaply and enjoying the day time weather. Had to buy some wamer clothes as not so hot in the South :(. Well off to the job place again tomorrow, to sh...

Well where do I start. I had no luck on the job front in Perth, and general living in the city is so expensive. Staying in Perth was not an option otherwise i would be home in a few months. Managed to find out that Renmark, near Adelaide is the best place to be at the moment for work. The bad news is Renmark is miles away and in the middle of nowhere, and Adelaide is expensive and also miles away. Managed to get a van at a great price and have been on the road fo...

Very quick update as using phone data. No work in Perth so managed to find a good deal on a van and now on the road to Adalade