20 Mar '12 07:15>
Originally posted by karoly aczelYes it look hot, but after experiencing the high forties in the Punjab, i think a meagre
Dont go to Townsville. Cairns. Sure. Atherton tablelands. Very nice.
Townsville is one big hole. It is dominated by the Air force and army jocks (AJ's)
who like to pick fight with the local aborigonal winos.
And the poor uni students who have to go up there for their degree that try to avoid the other two groups.
Unless you have air-conditioning ...[text shortened]... is not the same as 25 in Brisbane.
I did my one year in Townsville. I've done my penance.
25 Celsius is bearable. Sometimes there would be load shedding and no electricity for
Ac's and fans, the whole country turned into like a huge sauna. They have lots of
Scottish names up there in Townsville, Glasgow avenue, Edinburgh avenue, Galloway,
Bruce drive, Ayr etc etc I think a redkneck like me could live there with my truck and
dungarees!