Chris's trip in Oz; or: Zemsi's Great Aussie Field Trip, a.k.a. Zemsi Down Under

[zemsi]

Max asked me to come a little bit earlier to his place go help him with the sheap shearing. Beeing an office guy (former bank clerk and bank auditor) and didn't know what to expect, so I said yes.

I think I was one of the first tourists who have taken the local bus to Yass. The busdriver forgot to drop me off at the Tourist office in Yass, and I had to travel to the end station. But beeing an Aussie bloke, Max picked me up from there when I didn't get out before.

After meeting all the family, workers and guests at his place, I got already involved in the sheep shearing on my first day at an Aussie farm! It's definitely hard work!

I nearly spent 4 weeks in total with Max and Cathy. It was beeing home far away from home. I definitely have now a second place which I called home!

I had the opportunity to drive all the vehicles (and tank) I wanted. Never done that before, I'll have to say it was brilliant. And I even got the opprotunity to drive Tickets (C15) to Canberra and back and to take part in the VP Parade in Canberra and drive in a Convoy. I don't think this could happen in Europe, beeing a foreigner and don't know anybody.

After travelling around NZ for 3 months I finally got back to spend Xmas and NY at the farm. And I even got some Xmas presents and met all their friends again. We nearly ate out every night, so Kathy could relax

I got to know a lot of local Yass people and their hospitality. I spend a beatiful time with Max & Cathy and could use everything (sorry for the extensive usage of your PC and broadband), and I even got my own room (I didn't have to sleep in a swag or with the sheep)

It's hard to describe all the feelings and impressions. Staying at the form was the most impressive experience of my travel adventures. I think this forms my future live and thinking!

Max & Kathy, thank you for everything. Staying with you was brilliant and an unforgettable time. I'll definitely be back one day!