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Burgeoning hobby

So I’m trying, and failing, to avoid developing an interest in photography. This weekend I went to the Perth Zoo and also Kings Park and managed to take some pretty nice photos with a borrowed Canon EOS 400D. It was … Continue reading

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Brisvegas, baby!

My current job involves me being on the forefront of library and educational technology (if you like, you can read my work blog). There’s a national library conference happening in Brisbane in September, and I thought I’d go!  I’ve never … Continue reading

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Not quite dead

Well, my journey came to an end a few months ago.  Got depressed, et al, didn’t feel like updating this blog. I’m going to fiddle around with things and see how I can use this blog/domain for my new life … Continue reading

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London calling

Ullo ullo ullo, what’s all this then? I survived my Ausflug to London, and did not end up spending NYE floating in the Thames, clutching a bottle of vodka. In fact, the whole trip was rather sedate and terribly polite. … Continue reading

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Baby, it’s cold outside

Goodness, it’s been over four months since I updated! So much for blogging about my journeys… To be fair, I haven’t really done much travelling. My focus was on finding work, and now I’ve found some! I’m doing translation and … Continue reading

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Of bikes and dogs

Coming from Perth, there are two things that are immediately noticeable about the way people live here in Berlin.  Bicycles and canine companions are far more visible.  Every single major road will have either a bike path, or a shared … Continue reading

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Touristing Berlin

Forgive me, readers, for I have sinned.  It has been over two weeks since my last post. The past two weeks have been reasonably eventful.  Some of the stuff I’ve gotten up to: Offered a job as a walking tour … Continue reading

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Accidentally Potsdam

I decided on the weekend that I would take my bike out and do what I bought it for – some mountain biking.  However, I stumbled upon a path that led me to Potsdam, City of Kings and Emperors! My … Continue reading

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Selling myself to the highest bidder

After a rather slow start, and a very enjoyable weekend with my friend (not my sister) Tamara, I’ve really started applying for jobs in earnest.  I’ve been doing this from the comfort of my home office: The Airport Express I … Continue reading

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Becoming German

I was going to write a post about the awesome weekend I just had. Unfortunately, I’ve misplaced my camera and I feel that updating without photos wouldn’t do it justice. Instead, I’m going to write a little about what I’ve … Continue reading

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