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    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 133

      Friday evenings

      February 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      I have good news.

      The guy at work who made me feel like a complete idiot and like didnt know how to do my job, does it with everyone. And by everyone I mean, even the boss and the chefs. They have 0 management positions and everyone is constantly just rolling their eyes at their comments.

      So that made me feel a lot better. I was seriously stressing about work because of them so I'm glad it's not just me. Everyone was super nice and helpful aswell. I felt a lot better by the end.

      I am also trying to set up an actual blog, a way to write out my thoughts and all. But it turns out I need a name. And I can write for days about travel or hospitality, but I cannot think of a name.

      Beyond that I am trying to figure out expenses to see how much money I have for my time in Western Australia. I found a cool way to explore it but I dont know which option to choose.

      So that's all I'm really doing at the moment. Lots of relaxing in the park with my book, planning for my next steps and settling into work. I do need to go food shopping at some point but that is a future me thing. I'll do that later.      Read more

    • Tasmania & New Zealand
      Day 7

      And relax…

      February 19 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      The last few days have been full on with flights, jet lag and seeing as much as we could squeeze in, in Tokyo. I really enjoyed the vibe, we did a lot in our limited time, but I was ready to leave too. Tokyo is defo an assault on all the senses 😵‍💫

      Hopefully a more relaxing time ahead, in the three weeks we’re here. We have 3 days in Hobart, which is a complete opposite to Tokyo! Tokyo was loud, larger than life and fast. Hobart is compact, chilled and peaceful.

      Had a slow motion meander around this afternoon, did a load of washing and settled into our accommodation. Looking forward to the next few days…. Just need to catch up on some 💤💤💤💤 now….      Read more

    • Tasmania & New Zealand
      Day 9

      Evening cruise

      February 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      Booked ourselves on an evening cruise with dinner!

      Sounded a bit grown up for us, but thankfully it was very casual, nice food and gorgeous views of the harbour and the River Derwent.

      It’s been a scorching day, so being on the water with a lovely cooling breeze was a fab to end the day.Read more

    • Adventuring Down Under
      Day 42

      Hobart: Our Base for 4 Nights

      January 22 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

      Once off Regatta, we got our bearings and headed on foot to the Avis office to pick up our rental car. Even with luggage in tow, it was an easy enough walk.

      While Mui was completing the rental paperwork, I received a message from our AirBNB hosts that the apartment — in a quiet West Hobart neighborhood — was ready and we could check in at our leisure. Perfect. We could drop off our bags and then go to a grocery store and run a few errands.

      The apartment will make a lovely base for us to take care of chores — laundry is already well on its way to being done — and do a bit of sightseeing around Hobart before we go on the road. And if the weather warms up, we have a deck with great views … can you say happy hour al fresco?      Read more

    • Adventuring Down Under
      Day 43

      Hobart: Regatta Leaves Us Behind

      January 23 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

      Due to a strike by the pilots who escort ships in and out of the harbor, Regatta extended its stay in Hobart. Instead of leaving at midnight as planned, it sailed from its berth this morning at 6:00a. No impact on its next port of call … Port Arthur … less than 40 NM from Hobart.

      Mui was already up and enjoying a cup of coffee when Regatta sailed by the apartment we’re renting … giving Mui a great photo op.

      Fair winds and following seas to all those who are onboard.      Read more

    • Adventuring Down Under
      Day 45

      Hobart: Guests for Breakfast

      January 25 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

      Caught these critters munching away in the yard of our AirBNB this morning. I didn’t see the second one — perhaps mama since she looked bigger — until the one near the deck hopped over to the back fence.

      At first I thought they were wallabies, but now I am pretty sure they are Tasmanian pademelons.      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 135

      A couple days

      February 6, 2023 in Australia

      Work, meal prep and planning.

      Work is good, easy. Everyone is super nice and it's been pretty easy to adapt to the new location and ways of doing things. It's odd being a waitress again after being a bartender but I can safely say I enjoy it so muc more. I dont know why and I'm sure most bartenders who have worked the floor definitely prefer being behind the bar but I do not.

      I am trying to not only limit the amount I'm spending of food (its embarrassing), but also find food that isnt pasta and cup-a-soup. As a result I am planning my food better and also trying to only shop once a week. So far so good but that isnt saying much as I've only been here for like 10days.

      The storage for food is also borderline insanity. The fridges are all full to bursting and the shelves are full so people are just leaving bags of food on the floor. I have managed to secure a location in both but the space is limited and I am not willing to try and find another spot. So buying food is very strategic at the moment. I did see downstairs two new fridges however I'm not sure if they are extra storage spots or replacements for the older ones.

      On a separate note I had a video call with someone from Welcome to Travel this week. She was super helpful in giving me some tour options and also offered to organise and plan my east coast trip. Thanks to me doing the tour when I first arrived they do this for free. I'm not 100% happy with the plan so far so I'm going to have to switch some things up. I would like to go to uluru but I feel as though it will end up being just far too expensive. I have also already seen it so I'm not massively interested in going again.

      Beyond that I've been wandering around the city, making good food and drinking tea and coffee. I caved and bought myself some coffee powder and tea bags. Definitely cheaper that a coffee shop!      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 155

      Not a great time

      February 26, 2023 in Australia

      This last week or so has not been good. It's that simple.

      I wasnt initially going to add this in but I will for when I look back on this the dead space of time can be explained. If I forget. I hope I do forget.

      I had three very bad shifts at work. That was the beginning. Between shitty customers and horrible moments it was not a great few shifts. The staff are friendly but the rules over here for allergies and food knowledge are a lot less extreme than in the uk. This can be exhausting. When I am taking my usual routes and precautions, because i will not be the person who sends someone else into anaphylaxis, the lack of aid from other staff is exhausting. When someone could die from a mistake, I wont be the reason for that mistake.

      I lost my key and had to buy a new one. A non refundable $50 is a severely large amount for a lost key. It simply added insult to injury.

      On my way home from work a drunk guy tried to grab me. I made sure he regretted doing so. But it is yet again exhausting and frustrating. I am not the easy target he thought I was but I really would have appreciated not having to deal with it. I have never felt unsafe while travelling before. I still feel safe, but it is an unpleasant reminder.

      And finally, I ended up in hospital. I'm fine, but still in some pain but ok. They did some tests that came back negative and I asked to go as the pain had gone down. I'm still not sure what happened but other than losing a night of sleep, no real side effects.

      I believe Hobart would be a lovely place to build a life but it is not for me. I do not know what direction my life is taking me in but too many signs are pointing me away from here.      Read more

    • TravelerThis side of things
      Day 161

      Next steps

      March 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      After many hours of headaches and spending more money than I would like, I have booked my next step. 3.5weeks in Western Australia. 4 destinations, 4 days in 2 and a week each in the others.

      I leave on the 11th of March to Perth and fly back to Melbourne on the 4th April.

      I got bored and started crocheting flowers. No clue what for but keeps me entertained. I went shopping bought my favourite fake chicken strips.

      Spent saturday lunch in the park with a doghnut from the market and read my book in the sun. I sat beside the puppy parking and watched the cute doggos roam about while their owners were in the market.

      We had a fire alarm in the building which spiced up my afternoon before heading to work.      Read more

    • Tasmania & New Zealand
      Day 9

      Gateway to the Antarctic

      February 21 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Really interesting and thought provoking visit to Mawson’s Hut, an authentically recreated version of the real hut still in Cape Denison, Antarctica (and which is currently being restored).

      https://www.mawsons-huts.org.au/replica-museum/

      Mawson was the sole survivor of an ill fated expedition, which set off from Hobart. His two team mates perished on that expedition, but somehow Mawson survived. He was key to Australia claiming 42% of Antarctica and heralded a hero.      Read more

    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Hobart, هوبارت, Горад Хобарт, Хоубарт, ཧོ་སྦར་ཐེ།, Хобарт, Χόμπαρτ, Hobarto, הובארט, होबार्ट, HBA, ホバート, ჰობარტი, 호바트, Hobartas, Hobārta, ହୋବାର୍ଟ, ਹੋਬਾਰਟ, ہابرٹ, හෝබාර්ට්, ஹோபார்ட், โฮบาร์ต, Hobat, Гобарт, ہوبارٹ, 霍巴特, 荷巴特

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