Friday, 17 August 2007

Goldfields of Mt Magnet

Hello, sorry I've not written much lately but been working extremely long hours and internet here is ridicuously expensive! Don't worry mum; I am still alive, no horror stories in this part of the outback as yet (though I would avoid watchin a horror movie called Wolf Creek that was filmed not far from here, until I'm home!).
Been working in a bar in the goldmining towm of Mt Magnet, in the outback of western australia for about 3 weeks now. The time is just flying - working 10-12 hour shifts everyday as we are short staffed. Its a very sleepy little town with not much to do other than drink in the 3 pubs, so most nights are fairly busy for us when all the miners finish work. Seen around a few of the mines and hoping to find myself a little gold nugget as a souvenier! Everyone is very friendly and I'm enjoying my time here. Think I will be more than ready to escape and get back on the road again in another month though!