Category: Australia

Day 3 – Fremantle Leo and I came 13,000 miles to do a variety of things. But today, the most fun we had was something we do at home: drink. We began our day very early, catching a boat for a whale watching tour. The experience was like so many tourist activities: Hurry up and…

Day 2 – Rockingham/Mandurah Picture the globe in your hand. Squeeze that sphere tightly, to scrunch it up like an exercise ball. The world is not very big. At least it seems that way so far here in Perth, where KFC, Dominoes, Subway, McDonald’s, Century 21, Target and other familiar brands greet us on the…

Day 1 – Arrival/Perth It takes real fortitude to get to Perth from Raleigh. At least the way we came. Four flights. Thirty-three hours of travel. Twenty-five hours of actual flight time. And we all know how much fun flying can be. I won’t rehash what dozens of comedians have already taught us about airline…

My last night at the bar was the same as the first night. I wandered the space, bored. I smiled, served drinks. I inhaled smoke and cringed at the music. I counted down the minutes. Last night I completed eight months of working at a cigar bar. I’ve worked various service jobs during the years,…

We took a deep breath, and we plunged right in. Nope, not marriage. Why on earth would I be nervous about that commitment? That’s a breeze compared to planning a three-week trip to Australia. Especially when you’re shelling out large sums of money in advance online. Which is just what we did Sunday. A-Day is…