Back in Stralya!

Back in Stralya!

The second year visa

So as I find myself back in Australia, having been forced to leave it so soon, for a fabulous family engagement (Noelle & John's Wedding, Aug 2012).

This time, I landed into Brisbane for a few days and then up north to the Whitsunday Islands, or Proserpine to be my exact location, as I meet up with Grainne whom I worked with on the Horse Farm in South Australia.

There is a lot of negativity for many reasons. The major reasons being, that I truly had the most amazing opportunities and experiences in America.....on the West Coast and in Hawaii. I ask myself, how can things get any better. My eyes have seen too much. My sister Cat, tells me this is stage 2 Culture Shock. All makes sense.

Proserpine is a bit of a sleepy town. Even though it may have an Irish pub, its not a thing like a pub in Ireland. You never lose your identity or your own culture. Even though I may lose my accent. But anyways, not that I am much of a beer bunny - I do prefer the social aspect of it, and some live music. And thats where I must say - maybe I'm a city girl at heart. There's not enough random madness going on here for my liking. I miss Melbourne's energy. The freedom to enjoy buskers on the street to people watch, to join in on a social sport, grab a coffee in the many laneway eateries, watch the major sports events first hand......! This list is endless.

Basically this place, lies close to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands, a haven for coral and tourist traps. As you may well know I do like to stick off the beaten track as much as possible and not partake in the more stereotypical backpacker adventures. Finding a job here was a struggle, so that prevented me from spending my savings on any tours etc.....Next week a snorkelling trip for sure though, as I am about to leave this place, and may not return.

As beautiful as this place is - it just bores me.

So another adventure begins as we search for an even better view to share with the people we love or have yet to become friends with.