I don't have much to write for the 25th of September. I spent a lot of time on the computer, looking for jobs in Cairns. I have no plans to stay in Brisbane, where it feels like I'm not traveling. It is beautiful here, but it is also lonely in this vast metropolis. I have not met any other travelers by staying in Shorncliffe so I hope to head to a backpacker's inn when I take my leave of Mio's house. Giustina said she met a lot of cool people in her hostel, so I'll go there for a few days, then head up to Cairns.
Despite being lonely here on my own, I do not regret my decision of coming, nor do I feel out-of-place or sad. I love the constant heat of the day, the foreign sounds and sights, the freedom that comes with each day. I love walking with my camera, taking each step slowly so I don't miss a good shot. I love the independence of choosing where I will go next week. I saw a package deal at Peterpans Adventure Travel; 14000ft skydive, 2days/2nights Frazer Island, 2 days/2nights sail Whitsundays for $675. I think I will book that for myself and head to Cairns right after that to find a job. I could harvest, bartend, wait tables, teach English, nanny, work on an island resort (three guesses which one is my preferred choice there!). So many opportunities and choices, I am truly excited to get going. I'm glad and thankful that Mio offered me a place to stay for my first week in Australia, but it's time to move on and start my adventure. I have to remind myself that I am here to experience life, to treat myself, to not worry about spending money on adventures (just don't spend it on silly things), and to speak to strangers.
Apart from sitting on my bed looking for jobs (which lasted me from 10am - 4pm... I also procrastinated), I went for another walk around Shorncliffe. This time I turned right. My hour-long walk was less exciting than the previous one, but more relaxing. I walked along the marina, with the water to my left and the Sandgate Golf Course to my right. Mio said the water's edge used to be lined with small seafood vendors, but they're all gone now. Everything is a little tired and washed out, like a vintage photo. Shorncliffe is a small suburb, filled with typical Queensland raised houses with large verandas and latticed windows. I love the architecture. I love the trees and the flowers, the fact that I haven't seen any spiders yet. I love that there are Lorikeets and lizards present in every tree. The ocean here is not swimmable, however, and that upsets me. I can't wait to jump into the warm, salty Australian ocean (wearing a wetsuit, of course!). I have read that box jelly fish do not come into shoreline water, nor are they present on the Great Barrier Reef. Nevertheless, I don't plan on taking any chances.
Truly, that is all I have to write. My day was uneventful, not not bad. It was relaxing, exactly what I needed to help get over this lingering jet lag. I suggest to anyone travelling long distances that they fly through the day and arrive at night so they can sleep right away. Arriving in the morning here (Victoria's late afternoon) sent my internal clock into outer space and it's only just arriving home again. I'm still waking up at unholy hours of the morning and yawning at 7pm. Mio and I were supposed to go out to a popular pub/club last night, but I ended up curling into a warm duvet and watching cars. At 9:00pm, I couldn't think of going out. Hopefully we'll get out together before I leave Brisbane.
Love and happiness to everyone at home. I miss you!
xoxo - Katrina
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