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Tis Tuesday today, arrived here yesterday afternoon.
Got Greyhound bus from Cairns, which took about 6 hours. Saw some bits on the way that I wished I'd stopped at, but I suppose I can always go back!
There doesn't seem to be that much in Townsville, it's just a little seaside town - will have a proper explore today though. It's the gateway to Magnetic Island which I have booked to do some scuba diving on. Have booked in to do that tomorrow, but am a bit annoyed because OzIntro didn't tell me about the extra charges I would have to pay! I have had to pay $30 for the ferry, and $66 to do a dive medical before I go, and I bet there'll be more charges hidden in somewhere! Never mind, it's too late now and I'm sure it'll be good.
Then have found a job for vegetable picking. I'm going to call and confirm it in a minute. It's in a place called Ayr which is an hour south of here. I'll be staying in a working hostel which costs $120 a week, and I have to pay $7 a day for transport and buy my own food. Then after tax I get paid #14 an hour, so if I can work allthe hours under th sun I should be able to save a fair bit over 3 or 4 weeks. Hopefully will be able to get it, I'm going to call now.
Not a lot exciting has happened really, just chilled out for the last couple of days in Cairns then came down here! Think the group is starting to split up now as well, everyone finding work and going there separate ways! Me and a girl I've met called Sophie are sticking together for now, and hopefully I'll meet people fruit picking, I'm sure I will!x
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