J'adore les poires

I am in a small, sorry miniscule town called Merrigum in Victoria. There is 1 pub, 1 shop/cafe, 1 post office and a swimming pool. However, this is a great thing as I am picking pears on an orchard and have nothing to spend money on. except the weekly trip to Aldi (I kid thee not) to stock up on carbs and protein. A usual day is spent waking up at 5.30am to go and make porridge before getting picked up in the ute to be taken to the orchard. I have picked; royal gala apples, williams pears, Packam pears and Nashee pears. You get paid by the bin- wearing a picking bag, up a laddder. I am getting faster which is good but it is so hot. I must be in Australia.

I really like my small, family run orchard. They look out for us and its good fun, sitting in the back of tractors and utes. The work is hard but it can be really beautiful too- the rows of trees and gorgeous sunrises. The camp has a good community feel, I'm living in my tent- which gets interesting when it rains: although they need their rain here.

I want y'all special people to know that I am sorry if I am not in touch much at the moment: internet is a bit costly but here are details of the campsite where I'll be for the next 3-4 weeks.

Merrigum Caravan Park
82 Waverley Avenue, Merrigum, VIC, 3618. Camp OFFICE PHONE: 03 5855 2727.

Australia is 11 hours ahead and if you are able to call I get back from work at 4pm Oz time so early mornings might be best. maybe if you text me we can make an arrangment but understand that its probably expensive. Looking forward to a bonafide Austraalian BBQ on Saturday night. Farewell for now and think of me when you eat you know whats xxx