Always Travelling

Maybe that should be my job title :)

On Tuesday I received a random email from Colombia. It was from a guy named Tomas and he was worried about his friend who had just arrived in Perth to learn English and was having a difficult time. He asked if I could introduce her to some friends and show her around. Of course, I was happy to! I exchanged emails with his friend, Catalina, and went out of Friday night with her, Annabel, Jess and three of her friends from the English school, Isabel and Alberto (both Colombian) and Jan (German). We had a great time!

Saturday Gosia (Curtin's first incoming trainee!) arrived in Perth and I was at the airport with Bec, Fatin and Vivien to meet her. We took her to her new home, had a walk, sat down for coffee, went shopping for some basics, then took her home and let her rest. At night I met up with Catalina, Isabel and Jan again and spent some time in the city and King's Park.

I love meeting people and I love sharing my beautiful city with newcomers. Most of all though, and it's no surprise to people who know me, but I love learning about different cultures and spending time with people from different places with different backgrounds. It's a thrill to spend a few hours with someone and help them have a great time - it can be tough moving to a foreign country where you have to establish anew your network of friends and acquaintances.

In the photos below 1) Vivien and Gosia at the airport, 2) In Beaufort St, 3) What to choose?, 4) Catalina, Jan and Isabel in King's Park overlooking the city, 5) Isabel, myself and Catalina, 6) At the Flame of Remembrance.

Photo sets here and here.

posted by Nic  # 4:11 PM