Last day in Australia!

It's out last day in Melbourne and Australia so of course we spent it Op shopping (charity shopping). We need warmer clothes especially when it's likely we will be heading to the South Island in New Zealand to work on a farm. We both are still in desperate need of coats. We mapped out a route that had about 10 charity shops on it. We woke up early to be able to get as many done as possible before coming back to pack and eat before our interview tonight. Google Maps took us on a route which had a ten minute stretch through a mortuary which was unexpected and interesting at the same time. We eventually reached the first shop which was fantastic! I've never been to such a good shop. It was already cheap compared to the prices we had seen before but they also on Monday's have half price on one colour ticket and then another colour ticket is reduced to $2. They rotate which colours it applies to each week but it ended up meaning I got myself a coat for £1.20! We both got so much stuff including jeans, jumpers, tops and even a suitcase to put it all in for about £20. It was so great. We had success in other shops too and even visited shops that were so unbelievably big with about 50 long racks of clothing. I was in my element but I think Nick had had enough by the end though! It helped us be able to walk through some of the nicest areas of Melbourne as well. By the end of the afternoon we had most of what we wanted to get which was great. After all the walking we decided to get the tram back to where we are staying to save our feet. We had enough time to make pasta for tea, pack our bags and for Nick to shave before our interview. To say we were nervous is such an understatement. We set up on the bed with the phone propped up on the new suitcase and waited for the call to come. It was quite worrying but luckily we didn't have to wait too long for the call. We spoke to them for just over an hour and there were times when the connection was poor but we got most of what was being said and did really like them. It was mainly Nick being asked questions which I found strange when in a way I'd have more responsibility because their children would be in my care. We left the call feeling relieved it was over. The role isn't perfect, the main downside is that we won't have days off together and we'd be quite isolated even with a communal truck to use but for saving money it is ideal. We'd have little outgoings except the $100 a week rent, wifi bill and then food. It's a good opportunity to be part of a community as well and really settle down for a while. We'd have a two bedroom house which we didn't quite catch if that would be with someone else. We feel like it shouldn't be when we're both paying rent so are entitled to two bedrooms. We are hoping they offer it to us but are trying not to get our hopes up too much. Hopefully they get back to us tomorrow and we know either way but fingers crossed for now!Read more