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<title><![CDATA[Going Down Under - East Side!]]></title>
<link>http://sandopig.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/going-down-under-continued/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sandopig</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I spent the second part of my trip in East Australia, no other than Queensland! Fraser Island The la]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I spent the second part of my trip in East Australia, no other than Queensland!</p>
<h2 style="text-align:left;"><strong><span style="color:#99cc00;">Fraser Island<span style="color:#c0c0c0;"><br />
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<p><span style="color:#c0c0c0;">The largest natural sand island in the world &#8211; Fraser Island! Home to the dingos, 4&#215;4 trucks, and another of Australia&#8217;s natural wonders &#8211; Lake McKenzie!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#99cc00;"><span style="color:#888888;"> </span></span></p>
<div id="attachment_550" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 482px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk-little-camera-066.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-550" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island - SK - Little Camera 066" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk-little-camera-066.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="353" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">All I see is Lake McKenzie</p></div>
<p><span style="color:#99cc00;"><span style="color:#888888;"> </span></span></p>
<div id="attachment_546" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 354px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0027.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-546" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island-SK_0027" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0027.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="515" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lake McKenzie</p></div>
<div id="attachment_548" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 480px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-ta_0120.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-548" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island-TA_0120" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-ta_0120.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="313" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crystal Clear</p></div>
<p><span style="color:#99cc00;"><span style="color:#888888;"> </span></span></p>
<div id="attachment_545" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 480px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk-little-camera-099.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-545" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island - SK - Little Camera 099" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk-little-camera-099.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="387" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A view through the lense - Lake McKenzie</p></div>
<div id="attachment_547" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 354px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0075.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-547" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island-SK_0075" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0075.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="516" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">4x4</p></div>
<div id="attachment_549" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 360px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0014.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-549" title="Nov 16 2009 - Fraser Island-SK_0014" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-16-2009-fraser-island-sk_0014.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="524" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Driving on the beach! Those poor hitchhikers...</p></div>
<h2><span style="color:#99cc00;"><strong><strong>Noosa</strong></strong></span><span style="color:#99cc00;"><strong><strong><br />
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<div id="attachment_556" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 480px"><strong><strong><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0073.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-556" title="Nov 15-18 2009 - Noosa - SK_0073" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0073.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="313" /></a></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Sunset and kite surfing</p></div>
<div id="attachment_557" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 480px"><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0274.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-557" title="Nov 15-18 2009 - Noosa - SK_0274" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0274.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="313" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Meat Pie!  Beef, bacon, and cheese</p></div>
<p><strong><strong> </strong></strong></p>
<div id="attachment_558" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 355px"><strong><strong><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0165.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-558" title="Nov 15-18 2009 - Noosa - SK_0165" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0165.jpg" alt="" width="345" height="516" /></a></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Alexandria Bay (aka bare ass)</p></div>
<div id="attachment_559" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 359px"><strong><strong><a href="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0187.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-559" title="Nov 15-18 2009 - Noosa - SK_0187" src="http://sandopig.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/nov-15-18-2009-noosa-sk_0187.jpg" alt="" width="349" height="518" /></a></strong></strong><p class="wp-caption-text">Jellyfish, we think</p></div>
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<title><![CDATA[George Michael coming to Perth]]></title>
<link>http://perthrelocationlatestnews.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/george-michael-coming-to-perth/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>infoatperthrelocation</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[George Michael will perform two Australian concerts in February, and the first will be in Perth.    ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>George Michael will perform two Australian concerts in February, and the first will be in Perth.                                                           <a href="http://perthrelocationlatestnews.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/article-michael2-420x0.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2345" title="article-michael2-420x0" src="http://perthrelocationlatestnews.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/article-michael2-420x0.jpg?w=279" alt="" width="279" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Rumours had been rife that the Too Funky star was headed down under, and today his Australian trip has been confirmed.</p>
<p>Heading to Australia for the first time since 1988, the Wham! star and solo pop vocalist will perform at Member&#8217;s Equity Stadium on February 20.  He will then perform in Sydney at Sydney Football Stadium on February 26.</p>
<p>He will perform tracks from the early days, Wham! and his latest material.</p>
<p>Promoter Paul Dainty said it was thrilling to bring Michael back to the country following his Faith tour in the 80s.</p>
<p>&#8220;He is a consummate performer and will deliver a stunning show to his fans who have waited 22 years to see him perform in Australia,&#8221; Dainty said.</p>
<p>Michael has performed for more than 2 million fans on this 25 Live arena tour so far. More than 350,000 people flocked to his London performances alone.</p>
<p>Michael has sold more than 100 million pop albums, had six American number one singles and won plenty of awards for tunes including Faith, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Careless Whisper, One More Try, Freedom, Don&#8217;t Let the Sun Go Down on Me and Too Funky.</p>
<p>Tickets will go on sale through <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com.au"> TicketMaster on December 8</a>.</p>
<p>Source  :  <a href="http://www.watoday.com.au">www.watoday.com.au</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Down Under...]]></title>
<link>http://thenewtwentyorbust.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/down-under/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thenewtwentyorbust</dc:creator>
<guid>http://thenewtwentyorbust.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/down-under/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[30 Years + I&#8217;ve Lost Count of the Days&#8230; *** Yes.  That&#8217;s right.  I am not dead. Th]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>30 Years + I&#8217;ve Lost Count of the Days&#8230;</p>
<p>***</p>
<p>Yes.  That&#8217;s right.  I am not dead.</p>
<p>This is a lame apology to anyone who has still kept some hope alive that I would come back.  From quitting my job, to moving out of my place and becoming *technically* homeless and leaving the country for a month I&#8217;ve totally slacked on this blog.  I&#8217;m not proud of it.  The topsy-turvy turmoils of 30 year-old-hood are still alive and well and I will absolutely be back in a big, badass way very soon.  I&#8217;m out of the country until December 16th so between now and then I&#8217;ll try and get a few posts up (as I also have another blog that is travel-related in the current mix).</p>
<p>Please don&#8217;t give up on me.  Trust me.  I give great make-up&#8230;blogs.</p>
<p>Be back soon&#8230;</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Triple J Unearthed: Aussie Prodigies]]></title>
<link>http://deadbeatz.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/down-under-prodigies/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>deadbeatz</dc:creator>
<guid>http://deadbeatz.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/down-under-prodigies/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We at DeadBeatz embrace music from all corners of the globe, but recently the music that is being pr]]></description>
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<p>We at DeadBeatz embrace music from all corners of the globe, but recently the music that is being produced from this island deserves special recognition. Yes, if you haven’t already guessed its ‘The Land Down Under’! For many generations Australia has been producing world class acts like ACDC, INSX, Powderfinger, Midnight Oil, (the list goes on&#8230;) to today’s contemporary bands like Hilltop Hoods, Pnau, The Presets, Empire of the Sun, Wolfmother, (ok I’m getting sick of typing bands, you get the picture!). If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last 60 years you would have heard at least one of these bands (if not all!). Though it’s not just the big names that this continent is known for in the international industry, it’s the local talent that drives the countries musical ambition. </p>
<p>There is one national radio station that has made it their business for discovering new music, and has continued to do so for over 30 years. So far they have revealed over 100 artists from all over the country and launched the careers of artists like Missy Higgins, Killing Heidi and Grinspoon. Due to their new website called <a href="http://www.triplejunearthed.com/">Triple J Unearthed</a>, this ‘unearthing’ has accelerated, with bands featuring their songs and profiles for the public to enjoy. Below are a few of our favourite songs that we have chosen. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for further posts, as the supply of talent is endless!</p>
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Come Around &#8211; Tim &#38; Jean 10/10</p>
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Colour Between the Lines &#8211; Sleep Decade 9/10</p>
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Addicted &#8211; ButterBOX 10/10</p>
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Hangin&#8217; On a Wire &#8211; Ikarii 10/10</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Spring in Melbourne]]></title>
<link>http://twentydecember.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/spring-in-melbourne/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elsaleow</dc:creator>
<guid>http://twentydecember.wordpress.com/2009/11/22/spring-in-melbourne/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will be in Melbourne till early summer wind beckon. Hopefully not burnt; physically and monetary wis]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Will be in Melbourne till early summer wind beckon. Hopefully not burnt; physically and monetary wis]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Britney in Australia]]></title>
<link>http://britneyonmyradar.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/britney-in-australia/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thebritneyteam</dc:creator>
<guid>http://britneyonmyradar.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/britney-in-australia/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More pictures from Britney&#8217;s stay in Australia: Seems like she makes sure to document her trip]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>More pictures from Britney&#8217;s stay in Australia:</p>
<p>Seems like she makes sure to document her trip <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brt" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_britney_park_BA_%2840%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brit" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_Spears_Britney_111409F_%2824%29.jpg" alt="" width="284" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brit" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_BritSydneyPart2_%282%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brit" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_JAS_BS_KIDS_%2820%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brit" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_JAS_BS_KIDS.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="brit" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2014%20-%20Britney%20and%20her%20sons%20go%20for%20a%20walk%20through%20the%20Botanical%20Gardens%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia/normal_UTB_BritneyPark__%2813%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
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<p><em>source: killthelights.org</em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Britney and the boys chillin' down under]]></title>
<link>http://britneyonmyradar.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/britney-and-the-boys-chillin-down-under/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thebritneyteam</dc:creator>
<guid>http://britneyonmyradar.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/britney-and-the-boys-chillin-down-under/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[November 15th. It looks like they&#8217;re enjoying their stay! And her body? TO DIE FOR! &nbsp; sou]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>November 15th.</strong></p>
<p>It looks like they&#8217;re enjoying their stay! And her body? <strong>TO DIE FOR!</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_HARBOUR_%2820%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_GFBOAT_%282%29.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_HarbourPart2_%2814%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_HarbourPart2_%2825%29.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_JasKidsB_PPart2%2813%29.jpg" alt="" width="266" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="britney" src="http://killthelights.org/albums/candids/2009/November%2015%20-%20Album%202%20for%20Harbour/normal_UTB_HARBOUR_%2850%29.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="266" /></p>
<p><em>source: killthelights.org</em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[No Worries!]]></title>
<link>http://fehnidownunder.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/no-worries/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fehni</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Auch wenn man von mir schon länger nichts mehr gehört hat, kann man gewiss sein, dass es mir hier in]]></description>
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<p>Auch wenn man von mir schon länger nichts mehr gehört hat, kann man gewiss sein, dass es mir hier in Australien an nichts mangelt. „No Worries“ ist hier die Devise und so erlebt man auch die Australier. Hat ein Verkäufer beispielsweise nicht das da, was man eigentlich wollte, versucht er einem nicht irgendetwas anderes zu verkaufen oder zu sagen er kann es bestellen, sondern gibt einem gleich die Wegbeschreibung zum nächsten Laden der so etwas haben könnte. Diese Hilfsbereitschaft und Gelassenheit prägt den Alltag in Australien und es freut mich ein Teil davon zu sein.</p>
<p>Das 37 stündige Abenteuer um nach Cairns zu kommen hat uns wohl doch mehr Kraft gekostet als wir zuerst vermutet hatten, was dazu geführt hat, dass wir in der ersten Woche so gut wie gar nichts zu stande gebracht haben. Wir haben unsere Bankkarte beantragt, uns um eine Prepaid-Karte fürs Handy gekümmert und uns nach Arbeit umgesehen. Doch die restliche Zeit haben wir an der Lagune und im Einkaufszentrum verbracht. Gelegentlich haben wir dann, im bekannten Woolshed, einen über den Durst getrunken. Man muss hier aber gut aufpassen wann man was bestellt, weil ein Pint Bier, wenn es nicht gerade zwei zum Preis von einem gibt, 7 Dollar kostet. Das sind umgerechnet etwa 4€.</p>
<p>Ansonsten kann man in Cairns nicht viel machen, außer man bucht eine von den tausenden Touren, die an jeder Ecke angeboten werden. Diese haben jedoch ihre stolzen Preise. Wir haben uns dann in der zweiten Woche doch aufraffen können und haben etwas unternommen. Zuerst sind wir mit der Bahn nach Kuranda gefahren. Die Strecke ist extra über die Berge angelegt, was einem einen guten Ausblick über Cairns und Umgebung verschafft hat. In Kuranda angekommen sind wir dann ein paar Stunden auf den um Kuranda angelegten Wegen durch den Regenwald gelaufen und haben uns von der Natur überwältigen lassen.</p>
<p>Zwei Tage später sind wir dann mit einem Katamaran aufs Great Barrier Reef zum Schnorcheln rausgefahren. Auf dem Schiff waren ein paar Leute zum Tauchen und etwa 30 zum Schnorcheln. Nachdem wir dann eineinhalb Stunden aufs Outer Reef gefahren sind und starken Seegang hatten, konnten wir in unsere „Wetsuits“ schlüpfen, uns die Flossen anziehen und die Brille mit den Schnorchel aufsetzen. Als wir ins Wasser gesprungen sind, fanden wir uns mitten in einer vollkommen anderen Welt wieder und wussten gar nicht recht was wir sagen sollten. Man befindet sich unmittelbar über den Korallen und die Unterwasserwelt schließt einen in seinen Bann. Allerlei Fische schwimmen um einen herum, man kann über Schwärmen von Fischen schwimmen, sieht Rießenmuscheln beim Atmen zu, kann Seesterne und Seegurken am Boden sehen, sieht die farbenfrohen Korallen das Sonnenlicht reflektieren und man fühlt sich als wäre man ein Teil davon. Die Tierwelt fühlt sich durch einen in keinsterweise gestört, Fische nagen wenige Zentimeter von einem entfernt an Korallen und kleine „Nemos“ kommen aus ihren Versteck heraus. Einfach atemberaubend. Schon allein dieser Ausflug war es wert die weite Reise bis nach Australien auf sich zu nehmen und lässt einen schnell die Strapazen der vorherigen Woche vergessen.</p>
<p>Insgesamt waren wir dann an 3 verschiedenen Riffs und konnten etwa 4 Stunden im Wasser verbringen.</p>
<p>Am Donnerstag konnten wir dann endlich unsere Bankkarte abholen und haben uns dann am nächsten Tag gleich nach Atherton aufgemacht, wo das Working Hostel vom Frank ist. Paul, den wir in Peking getroffen haben, hat uns dort erzählt, dass er auch ein Working Hostel hat, aber bei ihm leider alles ausgebucht ist. Deswegen kann er uns nicht aufnehmen, hat uns aber gesagt, sobald wir in Australien sind kümmert er sich darum, dass wir Arbeit bekommen. Er hat uns dann die Nummer vom Frank gegeben und wir konnten ihn kontaktieren. Jetzt sind wir in einem Hotel in Atherton, das zum Working Hostel gehört, und sind noch auf der Warteliste. Am Wochenende gehen allerdings 14 Leute und wir sollten am Montag das arbeiten anfangen können. Zur Zeit werden größtenteils Kartoffeln geerntet, doch in ein bis zwei Wochen soll die Mangosaison anfangen und es Arbeit im Überfluss geben. Mal sehen was die nächsten Wochen und Monate mit sich bringen&#8230;</p>
<p>(Im Übrigen habe ich das Fotoalbum über Peking vervollständigt und man kann sich einfach über den Link „Meine Bilder“ in der linken Leiste Zugang verschaffen.)</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Amnesty International Pushes &quot;Gay Marriage&quot; Down Under]]></title>
<link>http://pbaptist.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/amnesty-international-pushes-gay-marriage-down-under/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Particular Kev</dc:creator>
<guid>http://pbaptist.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/amnesty-international-pushes-gay-marriage-down-under/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Piero A. Tozzi WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) &#8211; Activist organizati]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[By Piero A. Tozzi WASHINGTON, D.C., November 12, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) &#8211; Activist organizati]]></content:encoded>
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