* If * oops my last entry really been 2 months ago? I have long heard nothing from me. But not because I do not feel well or there is nothing new to tell is more ...! Quite the contrary. My days have unfortunately only 24 hours I had with so many would fill the new exciting things, so I'm in trouble time and the letter unfortunately falls completely under the table! I know I should now make up almost two months. In order from my reports but not to make a mile-long report, I have taken the time (but hopefully interesting) areas of cooperation ...
Weather: I've heard that your summer is super warm and sunny. Will I even like a little envious (but would not want to trade!) O) Our winter - compared to the German winter - is great! Not freezing, no snow or rain, no ice or frozen car windows ... Herlich! The temperature is usually so during the day around 4 ° C and 13 ° C at night. However, there are a few days / nights, then move to the 25 ° C / 10 ° C, when the sky is cloudless and sunny. Sorry, but this is only the rare and usually it is very windy. Since July we have strong winds, loads of rain and fog ever. Once it has even hailed - just short. That is already exciting. Almost daily we have missions for a fallen tree or even the time of floods! Am 28.07. - As Sonia and I had business in the city - it was so foggy that we temporarily had a vision of less than 50 meters. Each crawled across the freeway (motorway). Somehow creepy, but beautiful!
CFS - Country Fire Service: I now have the pictures of the burn-off of 05.07. get in Meadows. Have a few of course the same online. Wild fires are likely to be in the summer of my almost daily use.
in July. then we had a house fire use. A house burned down completely - help came too late, but no one was injured. Suspicion of arson, the fire flared up again and again, after we cleared it. Four hours I stood outside in the rain and cold, I was so frozen that I went home. Some comrades stayed up half the night outside.
My working life: In June we had a new volunteer, Gino from Amsterdam, for about 15 days for us, but had problems with it, to live in a family and responsibilities to accept (super handy if you do Wwoofing * kopfschüttel *). In the end, he even tried to steal my plug adapters ... Then Emilia (French) for a week with us. She was super nice and helped wherever she could. Nevertheless, we treated (Sonia and I) are then a break of volunteers, until August Gopal came from France to us. Gopal is very young, hardly understands English, but always tells us, he would understand. Therefore, the work of course, works not so good. In addition, he is so enthusiastic about reptiles that he had complained on the first day that he works so much with the reptiles. Actually, it makes our work only, but Sonia has just too good heart to tell him to go home ...!
end of July then I can make my Advanced (extended) Venomous Snake Course, where I is the tailing and the advanced first aid skills (CPR, defibrillator) certificated.
've Recently I worked a lot in the Wilderness Lodge - two jobs at the same time. End of June we had a class with about 40 children at the lodge, who had posted the item on the program "Rope Course" (rope), the team's ability to promote. This course I went on with the kids. The ropes course is the high ropes course in Germany similar, apart from the fact that our ropes course is not very high - about one meter above the ground (yes is also intended for children). The class also has the program item "Australian wildlife" booked, for which Adrian comes with about 15 different animals native to the lodge. Adrian has a company called
"Animal Anonymous -" unknown animals "and brings a variety of Australian animals at birthday parties or school classes to the children of long ago forgotten to reconnect animals (most are threatened with extinction). After being in was the Lodge, he was with us still drop by to report that everything went really well and then said if I would take a look at his animals. Sure we wanted! Among other things he showed us a bird named "Tawny Frogmouth," a "Bettong" Kangaroo and a "Flying Squirrel". Of course we could also touch, caress, hold and "fly" can be. Adrian said, he usually always has a small crocodile there. A crocodile can touch? Bring it on! O) So I asked where it was, unfortunately he had it this time present. But, I would find a photo with me and the crocodile want on my arm, I should call him just ...
In August had again booked into a class with about 45 children. What was said to me before and after cleaning and preparing breakfast and dinner. The school was from Melbourne and is designed for German students. From time to time they spoke German so, especially if we should not hear what they say. Since I had asked but none where I come from, I found it not important to tell them that I understand it. So after I could hear private conversations and complaints, I came up with a teacher (which comes originally from Switzerland) into the conversation and then asked me where I came from really. When I "I meant? I'm from Germany! " she said in English "So, could you so all understand what we have said the last days?" - "Yes, I could," answered I, and derailed her face, she turned around and then they just went away ... I bet she was on to consider what they have said the last days of devastating! lol When Eliza and I went after their departure, the houses were cleaned, etc., suddenly two women (Muslims disguise) in front of me and my first thought was "Oh no! I do not want to talk about God, "but I had to laugh at myself when she told me then that they like to book the Lodge in December and it is this See previously wanted to be happy. Oops ... * laugh
My dance life My birthday much to the Salsa Wednesday. So off to class, I got to the bottom of my birthday for free. While I am trained in Level 2 course for beginners was Kari (my dance teacher) to me and said "You know that you need not stay here forever in Level 2? You can ascend to the next level whenever you want! Next time or today, how are you going? You dance really well "So I trained still the same evening in the Level 3" Intermediate "(Advanced) at Kari and Johan - of course, free. Our next stop was as always in the Caledonian Club, where it is birthday tradition to dance with every man in the room during a song. When the first bachata sounds were heard, all the men gathered in a circle around me and then it went from one to another. Princess for three minutes ...: o) against 23 clock LDN surprised us with a Neo-Bachata workshop, bringing the party atmosphere. After the Caledonian-party, it is now always in the night bakery that is open 24 hours - who have even Berlin! YUMMY!
early July, I helped then, prepare the new studio (2 Tanzsähle, stage, 3-projector, 3 screens, bar, reception, ...) before then at 17.07. the grand opening party held with various workshops. I of course took part in all! Starting with 11 clock Bachata, then Zumba, Zouk and Samba de Gaffeira, which ended around 16 clock. Then a few more preparations for the big party, the 19:30 clock with various shows and guest instructors from Sydney (latin dance academy) began. Was non-stop dancing until late into the night - or should I say, until early in the morning? * When all the guests were gone lol At 4:30 clock, closed the guys a Playstation3 to the projector and played the first "Street Fighter" then "Sing Star" on the huge screen. To 5 clock in the morning I dragged myself then to bed - 2 of my toes were at the time already deaf!
The next day (Sunday) I spent with the friends of LDN, and LDA Sydney in Sam's and SARANTOS '(founder of LDN) house - the living room was in a pillow / mattress cave converted, in which we looked comfortable a few movies. The weather was just right - rain, rain, rain (rain Armageddonartiger)!
end of July we threw (LDN-friends) then a birthday surprise party for Kari (my dance teacher) that is the way a vegetarian. "Oh great!" I thought. "A vegetable-party!" Surprisingly, it was super delicious vegetarian (not only from existing vegetable) food! : O) The evening was very late and as expected, Danielle (Strength and Stretching Workout - Coach) the next morning was a workout, we all decided, "mitgehangen, caught with," and all got up in time to participate. ! * Omgh * The workout reminded me strongly of my former training, as I danced yet and was still very easy for me - although it was about 10 years ago, I had to dance and stopped accordingly with the training. All others (including the longtime dance teacher) panting and sweating in the exercises, I did not flinch! In the end they said I was a machine! * Lol
Since my dancing time again great fun - I would find it incredibly great if I as an instructor (dance teacher) could work part time - I'm trying more and more into the event with LDN bring! Am 04.08. I then helped for the first time even. Johan gave a private lesson Zouk and forgot to show, we get out of a move again. We were celebrating in the Caledonian, when Johan was noted. Johan and his dance students were about to leave the club to practice outside when Johan asked me to assist him! I must say that I at the time - except for one or two workshops - have not had a zouk dance lesson ...! Basic steps, passage and I still turns on it already and while we practice out there and I tell the student what he is doing wrong and how it should be, decided to let me do that Johan disappeared and training for drinks at the club. : O) Three days later I took my first dance lesson Zouk - of course I started with Level 2 * Lol
Am 13.08. I then helped out at a bachata dance lesson - of course I took before and never had a Bachata-hour! Kari is in the community center as a Guest Instructor Beginner's Bachata "lessons. Currently, she has really bad but ne tonsillitis, so Johan should replace it. I offered him my help, which he accepted with thanks. Since I also here the most important basic steps and turns know, that was no problem. Most people knew me before and probably have not danced before - that really took me for a professional dance teacher. As Johan took the whole thing so seriously (seems like a fun dance class is), I took the opportunity to teach the students the dance steps more closely. A few familiar faces from the salsa were there, grinned as they knew that I myself had never taken lessons and Bachata lessons were now ...!
Other: I am here side, I try out some different dishes. Most self-cooked (with the help of friends) or we go out. In July I was the Mongolian BBQ where you across all types fresh vegetables and frozen meat selects everything is in a bowl and then to the big grill in the middle of the room is about, where two cooks prepare everything before you. Yummy ...!
Am 03.07. (Saturday) we baked cookies at midnight and on Sunday there was Pancakes with fruit and ice cream for breakfast before I walked through the botanical garden with Johan of Adelaide. There, among other things a kind of tropical greenhouse built with - of course - tropical trees and tropical animals. Among other things, an insect called
"Giant Rain Forest Mantid", which will I may soon be set as a pet. This cute green Animals has crept for one reason in my heart ... The female starts sometimes the males eat during sexual intercourse (head first), with the male but can not stop and carry on, because the brain not only in the head but in the cells distributed throughout the body is ... madness!
Am 06.07. I then went for a night to Eliza (good friend of Sonia and me, helps us from time to time with the reptiles) in order to get a little bit of variety. Eliza breeding birds that we had to feed all the evening yet, and we then "Love Bird" baby found in the nest (the time is actually already long gone - Far too cold - but the little rascal has survived the cold weather). Real Funny Face. Then it went quickly to their horses, where Eliza then showed me a go-Paka. You do not Google, which was not discovered earlier. If a goat (Goat English), who believes he is an alpaca - it is from the goat pen bushed to live with the alpacas and even run as an alpaca. * Lol
Since I always have to rely on the car of Max and Sonia, I did it, look for a small private cars to look out for me. After I asked Brooke to help me with this, we looked only briefly on a website and found it after 5 minutes. A white Hyundai Excel Sprinter for only AUS $ 800 laughed at us (market value of AUS $ 2500). The guy called, a date agreed upon, a day later viewed the car in Adelaide, AUS $ 600 traded down and bought! * Hahaha * I must say that I bought the car even more of a German backpacker who has only six months previously paid for the car $ 2500 OFF! The car is okay, nothing broken drive, perfect ...! Am so since 07.07. mobile again.
On a balmy July evening had I then the glorious idea to walk along with Johan on the Torrens River. I remembered the Melbourne river that was alive and beautiful. The Adelaide River Torrens is not. Only a few lamps lit up the promenade, all the houses were on the river is not really lit and there were no restaurants. The promenade was deserted - except for a few weird characters, who were under the bridge or in the dark between the trees. Our walking speed doubled and then of course as you see, I survived the walk ...!
On sunny Sunday (11.07.) Was then in the Monarto Zoo
, like the Safari Park is built in Bremen. Man gets on a bus (there are also hiking trails from enclosure to enclosure) and drives through the preserve. The zoo is huge and therefore acts very natural. We could at some feedings and watch even had the chance to pet a rhino. The skin is hard and rough - madness! On 24
and 25.07. I then helped Nick in
Avcon - Anime and Video Game Convention - from. Nick sells all sorts of stuff on TV series such as Twilight, Buffy, Doctor Who, start stretching, etc. Most of the guests are dressed accordingly Avcon. I was dressed in plain skirt or dress on the second day and had boots on and was constantly asked if I was dressed as a woman of the Galaxy! Some even wanted to have a photo with me ...! After AVCON we went with Nick and some friends for dinner and then watch the movies "Inception." (Film Tip: visit)
end of July I've let myself be persuaded to play with Johan and his "Board Game" a few friends Brett-/Kartenspiele. "Board Games" Games are called, include the role-plays. So do not just MauMau or MenschÄrgereDichNicht, but games like "space alert" or "family business", which played a role as Captain of a starship or Mafia boss. Actually, I do not think much of those games, but I quickly implemented and found even enjoy it. The Game Night (18 clock) ended only 3 clock in the morning ... Ever since I was now in two other board game partys here - I think I'll still to the "nerd" (Nerd). * Lol *
Am 06.08. I was then by Johan in suit pants and bow tie amazed at his front door. "I am now your service," he said, and left inside me. In it he surprised me then with a home-cooked dinner, then he gave me a hot bath (for my first bath in almost a year - do not get me wrong, I'm usually always taken a shower ...!) In which I could then relax with relaxation music and red wine. When I then afterwards Johan auffand in the bedroom, he had virtually converted into a massage parlor - towel on the bed, warm massage oil on the table and massage tootled music in the background. As laid back since I was not more weeks. All he has done for me, as I of the two jobs (I previously reported) was so tired and worn out. He also proposed to have to go in two weeks together for a long weekend to Victor Harbour. So we looked on the Internet for a comfortable hotel - with spa / hot tub, of course - and booked us for 21 to 23.08 a. * Happy *
A week ago I was the first time in an OP-Shop (Opportunity "possibilities" Shop) and bought 3 tops for $ 8 OFF (about EUR 5). This is a kind of second-hand shop with the old but also new clothing for little money. And there is shopping, in total. There are even OP shop tours ...!
Here in Australia there's a bird called
Magpie, which is so huge that the wing-beat sounds powerful - like in the movies with dragons. If you close your eyes, you could almost believe, a dragon comes flying. * Lol *
Am 10.08. I then met with Adrian Animals Anonymous to me to see his animals. Among other things he has two baby crocodiles (about 1 year old), 1 Blue-Tongue Lizard, a Leaf-tailed gecko, 2 giant Huntsman Spiders ... As the sun appeared, we went with a crocodile in the Warrawong Sanctuary (reserve) in Mylor. There we met including kangaroos and wallabies that can be petted. With Adrian I will probably soon be more have to do. He is looking for people who help out with his animal shows! Good opportunity for the Australian animals to come closer ...!
