settling in

(I had a few problems uploading this blog last week, so its a bit dated.)

Hi gang,

Alright. This week I'm writing to you all from my new abode. The Katherine grape-vine wove its magic, and I was offered a house-sitting gig before I was offered a room to rent in this beautiful house (complete with spa!), only a couple of blocks from work and where everything else happens in this regional 'bustling' centre!

The first big week of work went really well. I've met the main language speaker for Bilinarra. A funny old lady who's been talking up long-neck turtle (for eating) and thinks I better try it on our first trip to her old community.

Come the weekend, I moved into the new digs and headed to the auction centre, wanting to acquire a bed and a bike. 4 hours of auctioning. It's like crawling through the trading post, from jousting sticks to Toranas. Well, from fijian totem poles to caravans anyway! Over 300 items! I did walk away with a bike ($10), no bed...but a bookshelf, chest of draws, 'lucky dip' box, an umbrella and a guitar!

Sunday, I finally made it to Katherine gorge! Just for a glimpse, but that'll have to do for the moment. A couple of mates and I made it in time for a quick stroll, watching the notorious territory sunset. Just beautiful.

Love to all.