speaking of Chuck

"If I could wake up in a different place, at a different time, could I wake up as a different person?" -- Chuck Palahniuk

Yes, I could.

I touched down on the unhallowed ground of a nation built on the backs of criminals no less than 3 days ago. Am I on hostile ground? The fauna would suggest so. The harsh environment (when contrasted with New Zealand) , seems to breed a form of life that compliments it's inhospitablity.

Truth to tell, everyone has been very nice and I haven't seen any bugs or snakes at all. The people of the Gold Coast seem like a pleasant blend of country bumpkiness offset by a city-wise practicality. If you get the chance check it out.