19 May 2008 Y
BLINKBLINK **
My stay in Port Augusta is a good one.
Although this place is very laid back, I really enjoy myself alot.
I know quite a number of people during my stay in Port Augusta.
Most of my weekends, I would be spending my time at home as I don't really have a car or any form of transportation (other than taxi which is extremely costly). Therefore, I would be at home most of the time.
One of the weekends, one of my colleagues asked me to join them to chill out together. However, before I start telling you all about my experiences about the place, I shall give you an introduction of the place.
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Hotel Augusta
A landmark Hotel complex located on the waterfront in Port Augusta,
near the Flinders Ranges.
A contemporary stylish Hotel to reflect the landmark seaside location
on the quiet safe Westside foreshore.
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My 1st time in Hotel Augusta
As I mentioned earlier, one of my colleagues asked me to join her and the rest of the company to chill out and play pool together. She is Leah. She works in Flinders and Far North Community Health Services.
I got really excited and thrilled.
At last, I am able to start socializing again.
It is really very boring to stay at home all day long after work
with limited friends and things to do.
The first time I went to Hotel Augusta was on 9th May 2008 (friday).
During work, Leah told me to get ready by 7-ish pm.
At around 7.30pm, Leah messaged me over the phone and told me to get ready as Jennifer, Natelie and her would be waiting outside my house and we'll share a cab over to Hotel Augusta.
Miles Street and Hotel Augusta is simply a 5-10 minutes drive over a bridge.
When we arrived, we decide to chill out.
We bought our drinks.
That night, I ordered Baileys, which is my favourite alcoholic drink. I paid about AU$10 for that small tiny little glass. I am really upset. Initially, I thought that it would be much more. However, the quantity that they gave me was even lesser than the picture that I show you below.
Baileys
A glass of baileys with ice
Anyway, back to my story. We sat down, chit chat a while before we start to play pool.
It has been ages since I last played pooled. The last time I played it was with a couple of good friends when I was in Singapore.
Place where we played pool
That night, there were many people playing pool. While waiting for our turns for the pool, Rebecca came in. She joined us for a chat. We waited for a while before we can start our first pool game.
My first time in Port Augusta was a pleasant night. All we did was sit down and chat a couple of hours before we started playing pool. By the end of the day, Rebecca sent us home and we got back around 10-ish to 11pm. We didn't want to stay too late as there was programme (Lawn bowling, rodeo and symphony) the next day.
My 2nd time in Hotel Augusta
The 2nd time I went there was today.
We (Jennifer, Natelie, Leah, Rebecca and I) went to the cafe to celebrate Lisa's Birthday.
We had our dinner there.
I ordered mixed grill for dinner. It is a tender mixture of:
(1) Scotch Fillet
(2) Lamb Chops
(3) Sausages
(4) Tomato
(5) Bacon
(6) Eggs
Additionally, I also ordered soup of the day, which is pumpkin soup.
The mixed grill costs AU$21.50 whereas the soup costs AU$5.90.
The soup was of a thick mixture which makes us kind of bloated.
However, I was still able to finish my main meal
as our main meal was not served till a while later.
I know quite a number of people during my stay in Port Augusta.
Most of my weekends, I would be spending my time at home as I don't really have a car or any form of transportation (other than taxi which is extremely costly). Therefore, I would be at home most of the time.
One of the weekends, one of my colleagues asked me to join them to chill out together. However, before I start telling you all about my experiences about the place, I shall give you an introduction of the place.
---
Hotel Augusta
A landmark Hotel complex located on the waterfront in Port Augusta,
near the Flinders Ranges.
A contemporary stylish Hotel to reflect the landmark seaside location
on the quiet safe Westside foreshore.
---My 1st time in Hotel Augusta
As I mentioned earlier, one of my colleagues asked me to join her and the rest of the company to chill out and play pool together. She is Leah. She works in Flinders and Far North Community Health Services.
I got really excited and thrilled.
At last, I am able to start socializing again.
It is really very boring to stay at home all day long after work
with limited friends and things to do.
The first time I went to Hotel Augusta was on 9th May 2008 (friday).
During work, Leah told me to get ready by 7-ish pm.
At around 7.30pm, Leah messaged me over the phone and told me to get ready as Jennifer, Natelie and her would be waiting outside my house and we'll share a cab over to Hotel Augusta.
Miles Street and Hotel Augusta is simply a 5-10 minutes drive over a bridge.
When we arrived, we decide to chill out.
We bought our drinks.
That night, I ordered Baileys, which is my favourite alcoholic drink. I paid about AU$10 for that small tiny little glass. I am really upset. Initially, I thought that it would be much more. However, the quantity that they gave me was even lesser than the picture that I show you below.
Baileys
A glass of baileys with ice
Anyway, back to my story. We sat down, chit chat a while before we start to play pool.
It has been ages since I last played pooled. The last time I played it was with a couple of good friends when I was in Singapore.
Place where we played pool
That night, there were many people playing pool. While waiting for our turns for the pool, Rebecca came in. She joined us for a chat. We waited for a while before we can start our first pool game.
My first time in Port Augusta was a pleasant night. All we did was sit down and chat a couple of hours before we started playing pool. By the end of the day, Rebecca sent us home and we got back around 10-ish to 11pm. We didn't want to stay too late as there was programme (Lawn bowling, rodeo and symphony) the next day.
My 2nd time in Hotel Augusta
The 2nd time I went there was today.
We (Jennifer, Natelie, Leah, Rebecca and I) went to the cafe to celebrate Lisa's Birthday.
We had our dinner there.
I ordered mixed grill for dinner. It is a tender mixture of:
(1) Scotch Fillet
(2) Lamb Chops
(3) Sausages
(4) Tomato
(5) Bacon
(6) Eggs
Additionally, I also ordered soup of the day, which is pumpkin soup.
The mixed grill costs AU$21.50 whereas the soup costs AU$5.90.
The soup was of a thick mixture which makes us kind of bloated.
However, I was still able to finish my main meal
as our main meal was not served till a while later.
Venue where we had our dinner
After our dinner, we went over to the counter to get some drinks before we head over to play some pool again. However, this time, I didn't get the same drink. I bought something else instead due to my disappointment previously.
The Counter
Before we went over to play pool, we sat down to chill out.
After a while, some guy came over and started getting friendly with us.
Leah and I suspected that he was trying to hook one of us up.
However, we were not really sure of his words.
There were some contradictions to his words.
We were very skeptical of him.
Firstly, he introduced himself as a person who came out from jail.
Then he changed his identity to his friends were the one who came out from jail.
Some of my friends actually tried asking him what he was working.
However, he kept on changing his job.
We asked about where he came from etc.
He also didn't really want to tell us stuff too.
Since he wanted to play with us, we did the same thing too. Hahaha.
We tell them that we were all doctors.
But all different kind of doctors though.
Although all of us were of Allied Health Professionals,
we told him jobs which were different from our real job.
We made up positions such as dietitician, podiatrist, paeditrician, nurses, etc.
However, some of our jobs were real. But he is unable to know.
But it doesn't matter at all.
He requested us to join his friends at another table before he went over to get some drinks.
After a while, he actually came back with some beers.
One of my friends were very playful and asked:
"Before we decide to go over to your table, you have to guess where we come from. If you are able to guess it. We would join you. If not, I shall take your beer."
3 chances were given to him. However, he was unable to guessed it.
So my friend actually took that drink instead.
However, she isn't that bad. She still went over to the other table to join them for a chat.
The rest of us decided to play some games of pool instead.
We played a couple of games before heading over to Lisa's house to chill out that night.
Anyway, it shall end here for now. I need to go for my lunch break soon. See you all soon. hope you all enjoy reading my blog. :)
The Counter
Before we went over to play pool, we sat down to chill out.
After a while, some guy came over and started getting friendly with us.
Leah and I suspected that he was trying to hook one of us up.
However, we were not really sure of his words.
There were some contradictions to his words.
We were very skeptical of him.
Firstly, he introduced himself as a person who came out from jail.
Then he changed his identity to his friends were the one who came out from jail.
Some of my friends actually tried asking him what he was working.
However, he kept on changing his job.
We asked about where he came from etc.
He also didn't really want to tell us stuff too.
Since he wanted to play with us, we did the same thing too. Hahaha.
We tell them that we were all doctors.
But all different kind of doctors though.
Although all of us were of Allied Health Professionals,
we told him jobs which were different from our real job.
We made up positions such as dietitician, podiatrist, paeditrician, nurses, etc.
However, some of our jobs were real. But he is unable to know.
But it doesn't matter at all.
He requested us to join his friends at another table before he went over to get some drinks.
After a while, he actually came back with some beers.
One of my friends were very playful and asked:
"Before we decide to go over to your table, you have to guess where we come from. If you are able to guess it. We would join you. If not, I shall take your beer."
3 chances were given to him. However, he was unable to guessed it.
So my friend actually took that drink instead.
However, she isn't that bad. She still went over to the other table to join them for a chat.
The rest of us decided to play some games of pool instead.
We played a couple of games before heading over to Lisa's house to chill out that night.
Anyway, it shall end here for now. I need to go for my lunch break soon. See you all soon. hope you all enjoy reading my blog. :)
14 May 2008 Y
BLINKBLINK **
12 May 2008
1st anniversary of Jack and I being together.
However, I am unable to celebrate our first month together
as I am far far away from him in Australia whereas he is in Singapore.
Although we are far apart from each other, we really miss each other alot.
I reckon it's true about the idiom:
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder"
One month had passed.
Time really pass very quickly when one is busy.
This morning, one of the staff told me that there was a parcel for me.
I quickly went to the counter and realized that it was the gift which Jack sent me.
Excited and delighted as I felt.
The first gift which he sent me from Singapore.
A gift to remember our 1st month anniversary.
Something for me to remember about him.
He bought this gift from precious moments.
It is a really fragile gift.
I am really afraid of breaking it,
as there is a glass panel with special words saying:
Dear Sweetheart
My love for you is here to stay,
My thoughts are with you night and day.
Our loving hearts entwined together,
Bringing true love that will last forever.
Here is the gift which he gave me.
1st anniversary of Jack and I being together.
However, I am unable to celebrate our first month together
as I am far far away from him in Australia whereas he is in Singapore.
Although we are far apart from each other, we really miss each other alot.
I reckon it's true about the idiom:
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder"
One month had passed.
Time really pass very quickly when one is busy.
This morning, one of the staff told me that there was a parcel for me.
I quickly went to the counter and realized that it was the gift which Jack sent me.
Excited and delighted as I felt.
The first gift which he sent me from Singapore.
A gift to remember our 1st month anniversary.
Something for me to remember about him.
He bought this gift from precious moments.
It is a really fragile gift.
I am really afraid of breaking it,
as there is a glass panel with special words saying:
Dear Sweetheart
My love for you is here to stay,
My thoughts are with you night and day.
Our loving hearts entwined together,
Bringing true love that will last forever.
Here is the gift which he gave me.
Y
BLINKBLINK **
I have 2 house mates.
(1) Lucy Bell
(2) Rebecca
Both of them are white Australian Caucasians from Adelaide.
Lucy
She is my my classmate in my course. She is doing the same project as me for my Community / Public Health Placement.
She just recently celebrated her birthday, hence she is 21 years old. I reckon she had heaps of fun in Adelaide when she went back a couple of weeks ago.
Lucy's personality:
Intelligent
Efficient
Sociable
Cheerful
I really enjoyed my company with her.
Rebecca
She is my other housemate.
She is a student nurse, studying in University of South Australia (UniSA).
Needs to work shifts during her 8 weeks placement in Port Augusta, hence she need to wake up very early in the morning at times.
Sometimes, she will return to Adelaide when she has off days.
Rebecca's Personality
Quiet
Pleasant
Little sociable
Tall
Slim
However, I am unable to tell you all about her as she always stay in her room most of the time.
She always have her meals in her room (when we are back in the evening).
She hardly come out of her room.
She also don't watch TV so I totally have no idea what exactly does she do when she is home.
Anyway, this is just a short blog about my housemates. I will tell you all more next time. Hope you all enjoy reading my blog.
(1) Lucy Bell
(2) Rebecca
Both of them are white Australian Caucasians from Adelaide.
Lucy
She is my my classmate in my course. She is doing the same project as me for my Community / Public Health Placement.
She just recently celebrated her birthday, hence she is 21 years old. I reckon she had heaps of fun in Adelaide when she went back a couple of weeks ago.
Lucy's personality:
Intelligent
Efficient
Sociable
Cheerful
I really enjoyed my company with her.
Rebecca
She is my other housemate.
She is a student nurse, studying in University of South Australia (UniSA).
Needs to work shifts during her 8 weeks placement in Port Augusta, hence she need to wake up very early in the morning at times.
Sometimes, she will return to Adelaide when she has off days.
Rebecca's Personality
Quiet
Pleasant
Little sociable
Tall
Slim
However, I am unable to tell you all about her as she always stay in her room most of the time.
She always have her meals in her room (when we are back in the evening).
She hardly come out of her room.
She also don't watch TV so I totally have no idea what exactly does she do when she is home.
Anyway, this is just a short blog about my housemates. I will tell you all more next time. Hope you all enjoy reading my blog.
13 May 2008 Y
BLINKBLINK **
On 11 May 2008 (Sunday), Alison invited some of my colleagues (Natelie, Leah, Jennifer and Rebecca) and I to her place for an early barby (also known as BBQ or barbeque) session. AT around 10.30am, I took a 5 minutes short walk to her place from Miles Street. We had bacons, eggs, toasts and beverages (juices, coffee and tea) with numerous sauces.
The BBQ bread was slightly different from the normal toasts. The bread was on the BBQ pit and a hole was made in the centre of bread. An egg was cracked in the centre and cooked. The centre of the toasts were still being BBQ for consumption later.
After our brunch, all of us (including Alison's family and fiance) sat down and chit chat a little before going on our separate ways. Instead of going home straight away, I walked over to the reception area of Port Augusta Hospital (PAH) to get my keys for my new place at Elizabeth Terrace.
Both Lucy and I were asked to leave our place at Miles Street to Elizabeth Terrace. They emailed my supervisor, Camilla Leaver, to pass us the message about the shifting of our place. The reason behind it was that a family is going to stay in the birthing place. We were required to shift out of the house by 11 May 2008 as they need to clean up the house before the family move into the place.
Before I entered the PAH, I took a picture of the entrance of the reception area.
Here is the picture of it.
I also took a picture of the sunset before I go back home in the evening.
Here is the picture.
Sunset
At the reception counter, I collected the keys for our new place (Elizabeth Terrace) for Lucy and I. After collecting the keys, I took a picture of the main road (Hospital Road) which leads to Port Augusta Hospital.
Here is the picture of it.
Hospital Road
This is a road sign which I saw is different from Singapore. As Port Augusta is a countryside place, the road sign seems different from which I saw from Adelaide too.
Here is an example of one of the many road signs in Port Augusta.
Road Sign of Miles Street
It was my first time seeing such a road sign. I had never come across such a road sign in my life. Maybe I have been staying in a city area in all my life. Hence, this is my first time seeing such an old-fashioned road sign. You can call me "Sua Ku" (hokkien version of 'mountain tortoise') or being silly for being amused by such small stuff, but I won't be bothered as this is really my first time seeing it.
Before reaching home, I decide to take a picture of the road which leads to my house.
Here is the picture of the street.
Miles Street
That day, we only started shifting our luggages from around 9pm as Lucy wasn't in Port Augusta. She always go back to Adelaide during every weekends (about 3-4 hours drive from Port Augusta to Adelaide or vice versa).
After Lucy came back from Adelaide, we started packing our stuff in our rooms and our food. Many multiple trips were required as Lucy's car was not that big and we've got heaps of things too. It was really a hassle.
The next day I took a picture of the front view of the house.
Here are the pictures.
The entrance of the house
Parking Area for Lucy's Car
After entering the house at Elizabeth Terrace, I actually prefer the house at Miles Streets instead. The reasons were:
(1) The floor was not fully carpeted (makes alot of noise when I walk around the house)
(2) Limited kitchen appliances
(3) No dryer (to dry our clothes)
However, I shouldn't complain so much because the accommodation was:
(1) temporary stay
(2) Free of charge
Therefore, I should be satisified with the things I have. Anyway, before I shifted over to Elizabeth Terrace, many of the stuff in my workplace did told me that I shouldn't be giving too much hope as we are considered lucky to stay in Miles Street. Indeed, I am really lucky to have the chance to stay in Miles Street. Not many people who work there actually have the chance to stay there.
Upon entering the house, it was the living room. Both Lucy and I always watch "Big Brother" on TV every weekdays and Sunday evenings.
Here is the picture of the living room.
The Living Room
The following pictures are of Elizabeth Terrace. The whole living room and 3 bedrooms are all furnished with a reversible heater/air-conditioner. Each bedroom only have 2 beds and a side table.
During my 7 weeks stay in Port Augusta, both Lucy and I had discussed to share cooking during weekdays. Since I am unfamiliar with the Australian culture and food, I was keen and interested in learning about them. Therefore, I brought up the idea of share cooking. I am really interested (still am) to try new foods which is different from my culture. On the other hand, she was also able to try the different kind of foods that we Singaporeans eat too.
The kitchen where I cook meals for Lucy and myself
The Bathroom
Bedroom
The backyard of the house
After one night, I realized that my sleep wasn't that good. It was due to the squeaky noise which the floor make. I reckon I am not the only person. Lucy herself also faced the same problem. However, it is worse for her as she is nearer to the bathroom. She can hear the loud shower sound when someone shower.
The BBQ bread was slightly different from the normal toasts. The bread was on the BBQ pit and a hole was made in the centre of bread. An egg was cracked in the centre and cooked. The centre of the toasts were still being BBQ for consumption later.
After our brunch, all of us (including Alison's family and fiance) sat down and chit chat a little before going on our separate ways. Instead of going home straight away, I walked over to the reception area of Port Augusta Hospital (PAH) to get my keys for my new place at Elizabeth Terrace.
Both Lucy and I were asked to leave our place at Miles Street to Elizabeth Terrace. They emailed my supervisor, Camilla Leaver, to pass us the message about the shifting of our place. The reason behind it was that a family is going to stay in the birthing place. We were required to shift out of the house by 11 May 2008 as they need to clean up the house before the family move into the place.
Before I entered the PAH, I took a picture of the entrance of the reception area.
Here is the picture of it.
The entrance of the reception area of Port Augusta Hospital (PAH)
I also took a picture of the sunset before I go back home in the evening.
Here is the picture.
Sunset
At the reception counter, I collected the keys for our new place (Elizabeth Terrace) for Lucy and I. After collecting the keys, I took a picture of the main road (Hospital Road) which leads to Port Augusta Hospital.
Here is the picture of it.
Hospital Road
This is a road sign which I saw is different from Singapore. As Port Augusta is a countryside place, the road sign seems different from which I saw from Adelaide too.
Here is an example of one of the many road signs in Port Augusta.
Road Sign of Miles Street
It was my first time seeing such a road sign. I had never come across such a road sign in my life. Maybe I have been staying in a city area in all my life. Hence, this is my first time seeing such an old-fashioned road sign. You can call me "Sua Ku" (hokkien version of 'mountain tortoise') or being silly for being amused by such small stuff, but I won't be bothered as this is really my first time seeing it.
Before reaching home, I decide to take a picture of the road which leads to my house.
Here is the picture of the street.
Miles Street
That day, we only started shifting our luggages from around 9pm as Lucy wasn't in Port Augusta. She always go back to Adelaide during every weekends (about 3-4 hours drive from Port Augusta to Adelaide or vice versa).
After Lucy came back from Adelaide, we started packing our stuff in our rooms and our food. Many multiple trips were required as Lucy's car was not that big and we've got heaps of things too. It was really a hassle.
The next day I took a picture of the front view of the house.
Here are the pictures.
The Front View of Elizabeth Terrace.
The entrance of the house
Parking Area for Lucy's Car
After entering the house at Elizabeth Terrace, I actually prefer the house at Miles Streets instead. The reasons were:
(1) The floor was not fully carpeted (makes alot of noise when I walk around the house)
(2) Limited kitchen appliances
(3) No dryer (to dry our clothes)
However, I shouldn't complain so much because the accommodation was:
(1) temporary stay
(2) Free of charge
Therefore, I should be satisified with the things I have. Anyway, before I shifted over to Elizabeth Terrace, many of the stuff in my workplace did told me that I shouldn't be giving too much hope as we are considered lucky to stay in Miles Street. Indeed, I am really lucky to have the chance to stay in Miles Street. Not many people who work there actually have the chance to stay there.
Upon entering the house, it was the living room. Both Lucy and I always watch "Big Brother" on TV every weekdays and Sunday evenings.
Here is the picture of the living room.
The Living Room
The following pictures are of Elizabeth Terrace. The whole living room and 3 bedrooms are all furnished with a reversible heater/air-conditioner. Each bedroom only have 2 beds and a side table.
During my 7 weeks stay in Port Augusta, both Lucy and I had discussed to share cooking during weekdays. Since I am unfamiliar with the Australian culture and food, I was keen and interested in learning about them. Therefore, I brought up the idea of share cooking. I am really interested (still am) to try new foods which is different from my culture. On the other hand, she was also able to try the different kind of foods that we Singaporeans eat too.
The kitchen where I cook meals for Lucy and myself
The Bathroom
Bedroom
The backyard of the house
After one night, I realized that my sleep wasn't that good. It was due to the squeaky noise which the floor make. I reckon I am not the only person. Lucy herself also faced the same problem. However, it is worse for her as she is nearer to the bathroom. She can hear the loud shower sound when someone shower.
Anyway, it is time to go now. I reckon that is all I will be updating you about this time. Do stay tune for more stuff which would be updated with heaps of beautiful pictures that were taken in Port Augusta. At the same time, please enjoy reading and looking at those photographs too. =) See you soon.
11 May 2008 Y
BLINKBLINK **
Oh ya.
I forgot to tell you all about a tube top which I bought.
I got it from one of the shop called Uptown Girl.
Here is the picture of the top.
I really like this top alot.
What I love the design of the top.
Very simply but yet it is sweet.
Hope you ladies out there would love it too.
Anyway, this top is not that costly.
It costs about AU$15.
Cheap isn't it?
I didn't really expect myself to get anything at all.
But this is worth it.
I can wear it to work too. Hehehe..
I shall end my blog for the day.
Time to cook my dinner now.
See you all soon. =)
I forgot to tell you all about a tube top which I bought.
I got it from one of the shop called Uptown Girl.
Here is the picture of the top.
I really like this top alot.
What I love the design of the top.
Very simply but yet it is sweet.
Hope you ladies out there would love it too.
Anyway, this top is not that costly.
It costs about AU$15.
Cheap isn't it?
I didn't really expect myself to get anything at all.
But this is worth it.
I can wear it to work too. Hehehe..
I shall end my blog for the day.
Time to cook my dinner now.
See you all soon. =)
10 May 2008 Y
BLINKBLINK **
It was a enjoyable but tiring day today. I did heaps of things which I'd never done it when I was in Singapore.
Today, I would be talking about my experiences on what I did on that day:
(1) Lawn Bowling
(2) Rodeo
(3) Symphony under the Stars
Today, I would be talking about my experiences on what I did on that day:
(1) Lawn Bowling
(2) Rodeo
(3) Symphony under the Stars
Lawn Bowling
We started our Saturday morning with friendly lawn bowling game which started at about 10 A.M.. We played it in Lawn Bowl club in Port Augusta.
Previously, when I was walking to Marion Shopping Centre which is situated in Adelaide (a 40-60 minutes walk from my school), I used to walk past the lawn bowling field. Sometime, I would see many Australians playing lawn bowling. I would just stand outside and was really curious about the rules of the game.
Finally, I had my chance of learning how to play lawn bowling. I was really excited. It was my first time playing it. It was quite fun too.
For those who have no idea what lawn bowling is about, I will give you a short background of lawn bowling.
Background of Lawn Bowling
Bowls (also known as Lawn Bowls or Lawn Bowling) is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly radially asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closest to a smaller white ball (the "jack" or "kitty" or "sweetie").
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The Lawn Bowls
Lawn bowls are available in different sizes with a mid sized men's bowl being between 116mm and 131mm in diameter. They are made of a hard plastic material which is able to withstand the constant contact between bowls during play. Their weight should not exceed 1.59kg.
"Jack", "Kitty" or "Sweetie"
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The lawn bowl which I used during my game
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Bowls were once only available in either black or brown colours. However, they are a variety of colours including a range of fluorescent hues. As you can see, there is a unique symbol markings engraved on the bowl. It was meant for identification as many bowls either look similiar or has the same colours.
Lawn bowling field
Lawn bowling can be played either outdoors or indoors. Bowling Green is a large, rectangular, precisely leveled and manicured grass or synthetic surface known as Bowling Green which is divided into parallel playing strips called rinks.
The carpet-like surface for Bowling Green
Pictorial picture of the Bowling Green
My first throw
As you can see from the picture, the bowl was pretty close to the white ball which is considered a good bowl. I was really excited about my first throw, hence I decided to take a picture of it.
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After our lawn bowling, we went shopping (for clothes and grocery for the day's events) and lunch. We had our lunch at Hot Peppers where I had quiche with chips & salad. After our lunch, we went to Natelie's house to put down our groceries before heading for our Rodeo event.
Quiche with chips and salad
Rodeo
We went for my first rodeo experience at around 330pm. We need to pay an entry fee of about A$20. I had no idea what to expect from it as it was my first experience.
Rodeo is a sport which which arose out of the working practices of cattle herding. At the event, I realized that it was a sporting event which consisted of several different timed and judged events that involve cattle and horses, designed to test the skill and speed of the cowboys/cowgirls athletes who had signed up to participate in the sport.
Upon entry to the area, I took some pictures of the venue.
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As the event started earlier and we arrived slightly later, we only saw a few events which include
(1) Barrel racing
The barrel racing event is a timed-speed and agility event.
In the barrel race, horse and rider gallop around a clover leaf patterns of barrels, making agile turns without knocking the barrels over within a period as short as possible.
(2) Steer wrestling
Steer wrestling is also known as bulldogging whereby the rider was suppose to jump off his/her horse onto a steer and wrestles it to the ground by grabbing it by its horns. In the event, it was observed to be the most physically dangerous event as the cowboy might possibly of either a high risk of jumping off a running horse with his head first and missing the steer or having the thrown steer land on top of him or the horns first.
(3) Roping
In the timed-roping event, it involved the cowboy capturing the calves and adult cattle by using the rope.
(4) "Rough Stock" competition
In the "Rough Stock" competition, there are a few events which include
(a) Bronc Riding
The riders are only allowed to hang onto a bucking horse (popular myth that the "broncs" are wild horses but in fact they are commonly spoiled riding horses or horses bred specifically as bucking stock) for as long as possible, which is called Bronc riding.
(b) Bull riding
The cowboys are suppose to ride on a full-grown bulls instead of horses. The danger of this event is higher than the Bronc riding event because the bull are unpredictable and may attack the fallen rider. There was a Rodeo clown (also known as Bullfighter) whereby his work was to distract the bull to prevent the bull rider competitors from getting injured.
My friends who went for the Rodeo event
From the left to the right: Jennifer, Annabell, Natelie, Leah & Rebacca
Symphony Under the Stars
After our Rodeo events, we went to Nat's place to grab our picnic goodies for the next event which is Symphony under the stars. The event was situated at Fairway One of the Port Augusta Golf Course set against the breathtaking views of the Flinders Ranges and started at 7pm. The 4 of us (Jennifer, Natelie, Leah and me) decided to reach there earlier so we shared a cab together to the venue.
When we arrived, the place was already very crowded but luckily our friends arrived earlier and reserved a good place for us.
What a crowded place
A good view from the place we sit
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We all gathered together and had our dinner under the stars while enjoying our symphony. Most of the foods were food usually eaten by the Aussie. During that night, I shivered in cold initially. Luckily, Leah brought a blanket where we shared it together. It felt much better after that and enjoyed myself throughout.
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Halfway throughout the symphony, there was a toilet break. I didn't expect that the toilet was in a truck until I saw a long queue of people. Only till then that I realized that it was a portable toilet. The following are some pictures of the toilet truck.
The Toilet Truck
At the end of the symphony, there were fireworks whereby many of us didn't really expect that to happen. However, I took some pictures of the firework.
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Anyway, this is what I will type for today's entry. There are still heaps of things that I haven't update yet. Do stay tune for more in my next entry. Hope you guys enjoy reading my blog. See you soon. =)