Cunnamulla Hotel

Hey folks,

I've been pretty busy out here these last two weeks in Cunnamulla. It's been good being here and working at the hotel. I've had a lot of fun and experiencing so many things that I wouldn't be able to do in a city. People here live a very relaxed and hick life doing things like going on motorbikes/four wheelers, pigging, and fishing in their spare time.

So far, I've gone to a rodeo, which I think I mentioned in my last post. My boss Bob took me to a sheep sheering shed one morning. My friend Jeff took me and the two other girls I work with - Fiona(Canadian) and Carlotta(German)- swimming in the river and later to a track to ride the motorbikes and four wheeling Sunday.

I also went with Jeff one night Roo(kangaroo) shooting. It was quite the experience. The Roos here are like deer, they are somewhat of a problem here in the area so there are a handful of people around here who shoot Roos for a living... Jeff shoots, guts, and sells them for meat. You go at night when they are out and about. Jeff has a spotlight on his truck and a whole huge bed in the back with columns of hangers to hold up the dead Roos. It's pretty crazy.

Anyway, life has been good. Currently I am helping Dellie (Bob's wife) fix up the back flat. There is a flat that needs repairing on the walls and to be painted. We're starting painting tomorrow morning. I also started working at the Bp gas station down the road. They rang Bob and asked if any of his backpackers could help them out a few hours a week, Carlotta and I are taking turns going over there and helping with their little ready to eat stuff mainly. The owners there are very nice and friendly people.

The weather here is hot and just keeps getting warmer. It's around 100 everyday now and super dry. It's going to be a bizarre Christmas that's for sure. I'll be spending it with Bob's family. He has a grandson named Kobe who's the second cutest kid ever, first being my nephew wyatt of course! Kobe is now starting to stalk me at work. I don't mind though, he keeps me entertained! I'll leave you with a few pics from my last two weeks adventure here...