The sea change is happening. We spent the last few days around Kununarra getting prepared to work again. Getting the car serviced, (brakes worn out!) .
Arrived at our new place of employment 'The Lake Argyle Resort' Sunday afternoon. The place was awash with tourists, the reception a hive of activity, all 'parking attendants' rushed off our feet. The concrete pad they had reserved for us turned out to be unsuitable for our setup as we open out the wrong way. That has actually been a blessing in disguise. We moved over into the 'staff area' behind the main reception area and is a little less busy. Not totally quiet as there seems to be a refrigerated container nearby and the helipad is only 50 meters away, however, they are not that busy, and we are up well before their first flight. It is not busy (yet?) so never heard more than a couple of flights a day.
Our first duties have been the ablution blocks! Bonesy, who usually does them, had a funeral to attend down south and was away for the week, so we are well and truly trained in cleaning loos, showers, camp kitchens and laundrys. My neck and shoulders are suffering, but will be all good by next week. Malcolm also got to drive the ute around, collecting rubbish, and directing traffic, ie getting people assigned and helping them get their vans parked in the right spot.
Wednesday night was State of Origin (QLD/NSW). The restaurant was packed with tourists plus all the staff off duty, and the rest of them serving or in the kitchen. It was a lively evening, we had a good time.
In town (today and tomorrow off) filling up on groceries etc, and just enjoying a pub lunch, gosh this is a hard life being a grey nomad, think I could get used to this :)
Day 1
Sunday, 1 July 2012
 | Lake Argyle [Map] |
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