Moving on...

It's about time to leave Broome.

After being here for five months, it will be bittersweet to move on. I will be leaving behind good friends and a job that I really enjoy. However, new adventures await in the Philippines, which will be my next destination.

If anyone has been to that part of Asia and has recommendations on what to see/do, please let me know!

In the meantime, an homage to my adopted town of Broome:



One thing I will not miss: high prices on fruits and veggies!



Our lovely home at 97 Herbert St.

Pink Flash, the only mode of transportation I've had these past few months.
She's not much to look at but she gets the job done!

Banana pancakes & bacon at our neighborhood cafe... yuuummmmm!

At work!

Town Beach



Gantheaume Point



Quandong camping

We recently got out of Broome for a weekend of camping in Quandong, a beach about 45 kilometers north.




I volunteered to squeeze into the back of the 4x4 while the others sat in the front bench seats



As we got closer to Quandong, we saw there was a bush fire close by.
Luckily, the winds were in our favor and were blowing the smoke away.

There were jellyfish out.

One of my housemates "dissected" a jellyfish.

Greg enjoyed the fishing.



Walking from the camp to the beach after lunch.



A late afternoon game of cards

Me & Holly

Cooking dinner out the back of the ute



Friends



Impromptu dance party



Some fun on the beach the next day



All photos courtesy of my lovely housemate Sophie!

Aussie speak

As a follow-up to my entry entitled "Kiwi lexicon," I'd like to familiarize my friends and family with the lovely lingo of the Australians. Here are some of my favorites:

Common words
Arvo: afternoon
Barbie: barbecue
Brekkie: breakfast
Bloke: guy/dude
Bush: the wilderness, countryside, outback
Bogan: a hick/someone who is unkempt
Cheers: thanks/you're welcome/goodbye
Chook: chicken
Footy: Australian Rules football
Lollies: candy
Mate: friend
Midges: small sandflies
Mozzies: mosquitos
Muddy: mudcrab
Pommie: someone from England ("Prisoner of Mother England")
Prezzie: present
Rego: registration
Rock up: turn up/show up
Roo: kangaroo
Stubby: beer can holder
Skull: to drink a beer without taking a breath
Sparkie: electrician
Sunnies: sunglasses
Swag: rolled up bedding used for camping in the bush
Tassie: Tasmania
Tinny: beer
Ta: thank you
Tea: supper/meal
Ute: utility vehicle
Vego: vegetarian
Whinge: whine

Common phrases
No worries! You're welcome!
Too right! I agree.
No drama! No problem.
Too easy!  No problem/you're welcome.
Good on ya. Good going/good for you/you go, girl!
How you going? How are you?
She'll be (al)right. It's ok.


Classic example of the advertising out here in Western Australia (aka, the bush):