There comes a time in a backpackers journey when he looks online at his maxed out credit card statement and cries out "Damn it! Alright, I'll get a job". Seeing as I'm coming ever so close to that point, I've decided to preemptively jump on any job that came my way...Enter the Fair.
A few friends and I were able to snag some sales jobs at the two fairs in Brisbane and Adelaide.Even though the tag reads "made in China" We are "Made in Australia, for Australians by Australians". To increase sales I'm come up with a new sales pitches "I've gone completely nuts, I can't believe I'm I'm selling these wheels for twenty bucks!"
I'm flanked on both sides by The christian outreach booth , the Bible League booth and by a mattress salesmen from Chicago who keeps a healthy supply of free candy to entice customers to stop by. One of my co-workers decided to drop in and ask for a piece. The salesman said "If you've been a good girl, you get one candy. If you've been a naughty girl you get 2 candies"....I love Adelaide.
I pretended to be a fruit market salesmen and the embarrassment just melted away. Plus its a great way to practice your voice projection. Christine manning the trolley booth.
Shown the ropes of carnie sales, I'm told that any pitch goes "recommended by the chiropractic association of South Australia" "Micro fibers line the fabric" "Life time warranty" "Step right up mom! Dad, Come try our revolutionary new back supports! 20 bucks!" I'm positively knackered in this shot.
Sell Amy Sell! " My pitch for this was "Sit Right" back support systems! Sit tight and you'll feel right! Step right up folks, the chairs won't bite but the prices will reel you right in!" Actually puked a little while saying it :)
Naturally the nicest and most normal people at the convention. "Oh we don't sell anything here Dom, well I guess we're selling the word of God"
They were kind enough to provide me with holy reading materials to pass the time and free coffee. Bless your heart.
"Getchyer dirty Spice/Root/Flower/Herb packs".
Helped Pete with his sales pitch. "No Wheat no Rice no Worries".
The week was worth it, I guess. Not sure if I came out of it a better person though. Got enough to get to Melbourne, drop a few weeks of rent and partay!
Oh the hippies. O.k. I may have joined in on the 15 drum jamboree for a few minutes...come on, its Byron Bay! These pictures were taken about a week before starting the jobs.
Great live music here in Aus.
Too much Goon! A type of cheap wine here that comes in a 4.4 litre bag, contains fish part and can be used as a pillow afterwards. I was lost in the woods at arts factory here.
Staying with friends in Freshwater. They've got a bunch of guitars!!
Manly Beach, located just north of Sydney. Pretty nice for winter weather.
Ah... the infamous Opera House.
Blur House.
The Iron Lung linking Sydney to the north end.
The botanical gardens here are so beautiful you tend not to look up!
Massive Botanical Bat.
St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. Its the Largest church in Australia.
Having finished Adelaide, Syndey and Byron I'm now in Melbourne for a little while. The City rocks so far!!! I'll have a post up soon!
