>Well, I’m in to my 3rd week of working here in Adelaide. Do I regret not going ahead with the trip to Perth? I must admit I have moments where I think I should have grasped the opportunity, especially when I speak to my friends, who I should add are a day or two away from their goal. It sounds like they had a great time and I can’t wait to see the photo’s. They tell me it has been cold sleeping in the tent (not a suprise there really) but other than that all has gone well. No horror stories of car troubles in the outback.

There is a definite feel of winter in the air here now. We’ve had some unsettled weather for the last few days – more rain (my $4 umbrella I bought in Sydney has had its days. On my way to work Monday it too took a disliking to being rained on and, courtesy of a little wind, blew inside out disfiguring the fragile tinfoil like spokes.). The temparature also leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve been wearing my scarf for the past few days (yes, I though it wise to pack it but not wise enough to pack any jumpers! I bought a cosy woolen hoodie from Meyer for the bargain price of $59 – that was with 25% off (see, I can find a bargain :p)) even though the temp has been around 17C. Yes. I know. 17C is like summer in the UK, and many people can be found parading their ghostly frame along the promenade, or snatching some rays between the cumulous clouds on the nearest beach, but after much warmer weather for the last 4 months my now acclimatised body doesn’t much like being subjected to such sharp changes in temperature :p

Since I’ll be here in Adelaide for around 5 months I had an idea of buying a cheap run around. Then, realising i’m in work 5 days a week though renting a car would be better. I’m currently looking out for weekend breaks or day’s out I can do on weekends to justify the rental of a car. A friend here at the hostel who works for a car hire company washing cars spoke with her boss and apparently its around $103 for a weekend. I told here I thought that to be expensive, so her boss has said I can always go over and discuss a possible deal. Perhaps if I were to rent a car every weekend for the next two months I can hire a car for less? Who knows. I need to do a little more research in the area.

To end, congratulations to Gill and Co. on the purchase of wardrobe. I’m sure it will feel like narnia in comparison to the current one!