Leon is currently handing out leaflets for a health spa, the pay is standard but it's saving him from rinsing his savings, plus he is able to make use of their ultra sweet gym! Pigs are not suited for Australia, the lady from the interview company was right, only opportunities available for pigs are bacon sarnies and field work, so looks like I'll be employed by Leon for the duration of the working holiday, the pay is rubbish but ill be ok.. Unphased by the lack ...

It's been 5 days since we arrived, a lot of talking, drinking and eating, we've met some interesting people along the way. The city of Perth, is smaller than originally expected, you can trot from the west side to the east side within 45 minutes. The people have been great, really overwhelmed by the helpfulness and kind spirited persons we have met so far, however you will always come in to contact with less than reputable souls, who are only in it for themselves...

What a journey, after a 22 hour traveling season from Heathrow to Perth via Dubai we arrive at 12:01 east backpackers hostel at 1.45am. The taxi driver made me feel welcome, he had been here for the last 30 years originally from the war torn country of Afghanistan, now a passport holding citizen. We paid him and we went our separate ways. Standing in front of the hostel trying to alert staff of our presence by knocking at the front door and shouting up to the ope...