Ubertravellers: Noob needs help (Aussies , help me get out of Perth!) (405 hits)
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Submitted by crazyaardvark (View user info) at 2006-03-17 21:55:39 EST
Ubertravellers, I have a situation and need your sage advice.
I finished my degree at the end of last year and have been working in evil retail to amass funds for the Aussie tradition of the almost obligatory overseas backpacking trip. For almost a year a university friend and I had been planning to go together to Europe in the latter half of 2006. We would drink beer, see the sights, drink more beer and see more sights. Possibly on a bus. Sounded perfect.
Last night, my friend pulled out. She reckons she wants to "follow the festivals around Europe and work in them" and also that the Contiki backpacking scene is a little too heterosville for her. Far enough on both counts - BUT WHY THE FUCK COULDN'T SHE HAVE TOLD ME THIS SIX MONTHS AGO?
Now I have no one to go with, have been wasting my life in a retail job I hate and the year is ticking away. This was supposed to be my rite-of-passge year, my pilgrimage, my transition into adulthood. This was supposed to be my year for adventure. She's put a fucking spanner in the works because all of a sudden she's realised working in hospitality is a great way for gay chicks to get laid. Well, I'm not gay and I don't want to spend Octoberfest selling steins. I'm pissed off.
Anyway, ranting out of the way (don't mess with redheads), my real question is this - does anyone know of a register or a webpage or an organisation or SOMETHING in which I can find a travel buddy? There must be something out there. I can't be the only person who's left high and dry without someone to travel with?
If I am I think the emo tears might come out.
Aussies especially, I need your help. I'm from Perth, the most isolated state capital on the planet (no jokes, it actually is statistically) and if I don't get out of this city soon, even for a holiday, I'll be trapped here forevever. I'll end up buying land in Belmont or Armadale, having kids with mullets called Wayne, Shane and Sharna, my only overseas experiences will be in Bali and the most exciting event of the year will be getting in a fight in line for the portable toilets at the Australia Day fireworks.
I'm 21 and female and don't like the idea of travelling by myself, but I will if I have to. I've got to get out of here.
Also, any suggestions on location would be nice. I was only really up for Europe coz my friend was big on it, but I have been thinking China. I've heard it's mind blowing and I'm addicted to Chinese history (read the autobiography Mao's Last Dancer - I met Li Cunxin, the author, and he was the sweetest man).
So Uberwanderers, I need your help. It's been a shithouse few days (see http://www.ubersite.com/m/85474 if you give a shit. If not, just take my word for it) and any help from the uberkindness of your hearts would be wonderful.
Yours Desperately,
The crazyaardvark
Here is a map of where I live in relation to anything interesting.
Nowhereville, Western Australia.psd (621 kB) [application/octet-stream]
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Submitted by crazyaardvark (user info) at 2006-03-17 23:04:36 EST (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/85499 if you want to see the picture as a jpeg. Sorry!
Submitted by Bizdorph (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:55:10 EST (#)
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If you're willing to wait until the summer of 2009 then I'll be your travel buddy.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:50:38 EST (#)
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How do you feel about swallowing my knob on a daily basis? I may be able to help you.
Submitted by Jacobt26 (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:20:27 EST (#)
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www.squattheplanet.com
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:03:15 EST (#)
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Never mind about the head part though. I once had an Australian fiance from NSW. She used entirely too much teeth. I don't know if it's an Aussie thing or just her, but I don't want to risk it. Sorry. You will never get to taste the wonder of my peener.
But you can still pork me.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:01:58 EST (#)
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Yeah repost as a jpeg, I want to see it.
Submitted by PokeyPecker (user info) at 2006-03-17 22:01:24 EST (#)
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Come to America. Give me head. It'll be the experience of your lifetime. I promise.
Submitted by crazyaardvark (user info) at 2006-03-17 21:59:12 EST (#)
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Ah shit, I forgot to save my map as a jpg, and it was so cool. It made fun of Tasmania. If enough people care I will make a new post.