Comments on: Kangaroo Island WWOOFing http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/ Travel writing, reviews, philosophy and airsoft Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Vent Hairbrush http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/#comment-11903 Vent Hairbrush Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.outsidecontext.com/?p=2562#comment-11903 I wanna find more info about this, anybody could? I wanna find more info about this, anybody could?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/#comment-11150 Anonymous Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:38:59 +0000 http://www.outsidecontext.com/?p=2562#comment-11150 This is utterly fascinating to read - the reason? I stayed at Paul's Place back in 1997 and had one of the worst weeks of my life. I simply cannot believe this man is STILL getting away with abusing his volunteers, and that is a harsh word but one I feel is justified. I came away form that place a little scarred I have to say. Oh, and the brush cutting - yes we did that one too, in 35 degrees of heat with no time off to go and get water - he would shout at us and fearful for our safety and sanity, we carried on going. Kangaroo Island was amazing, but Pauls' Place should be avoided at all costs. This is utterly fascinating to read – the reason? I stayed at Paul’s Place back in 1997 and had one of the worst weeks of my life. I simply cannot believe this man is STILL getting away with abusing his volunteers, and that is a harsh word but one I feel is justified. I came away form that place a little scarred I have to say. Oh, and the brush cutting – yes we did that one too, in 35 degrees of heat with no time off to go and get water – he would shout at us and fearful for our safety and sanity, we carried on going. Kangaroo Island was amazing, but Pauls’ Place should be avoided at all costs.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/#comment-11778 Anonymous Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:38:00 +0000 http://www.outsidecontext.com/?p=2562#comment-11778 This is utterly fascinating to read - the reason? I stayed at Paul's Place back in 1997 and had one of the worst weeks of my life. I simply cannot believe this man is STILL getting away with abusing his volunteers, and that is a harsh word but one I feel is justified. I came away form that place a little scarred I have to say. Oh, and the brush cutting - yes we did that one too, in 35 degrees of heat with no time off to go and get water - he would shout at us and fearful for our safety and sanity, we carried on going. Kangaroo Island was amazing, but Pauls' Place should be avoided at all costs. This is utterly fascinating to read – the reason? I stayed at Paul’s Place back in 1997 and had one of the worst weeks of my life. I simply cannot believe this man is STILL getting away with abusing his volunteers, and that is a harsh word but one I feel is justified. I came away form that place a little scarred I have to say. Oh, and the brush cutting – yes we did that one too, in 35 degrees of heat with no time off to go and get water – he would shout at us and fearful for our safety and sanity, we carried on going. Kangaroo Island was amazing, but Pauls’ Place should be avoided at all costs.

]]> By: Basho http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/#comment-10551 Basho Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:25:04 +0000 http://www.outsidecontext.com/?p=2562#comment-10551 Comment copied from Facebook: September 22 at 7:39am Report Hey Basho, I just joined the wwoofing australia group, and stumbled upon your blog about wwoofing at Paul's place - sounds like quite the adventure. I am really interested in wwoofing starting in february and staying for five months in australia (coming from USA). You had mentioned in your blog about avoiding the necessity of getting a visa - can you explain to me how you went about doing this? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. From one curious traveler, and lover of organic gardening, to another, Laura Basho Matsuo September 24 at 4:24pm Sorry for the delay. Just read this. At the time I went you didn't need a working visa as you were not being paid. I know that in some countries they are changing this (NZ for example), but most farmers will take you regardless as the WWOOFing groups can be a little officious. The Aussies are practical people and want to take you on board. The best gig we got in our year away was found in a hostel notice board and not from WWOOF at all! Of course, you still need some kind of visa, such as a tourist one. Hope this helps. If you don't mind I am going to post this question and the answer on the blog entry for others. Best of luck, James (Basho) Comment copied from Facebook: September 22 at 7:39am Report
Hey Basho,

I just joined the wwoofing australia group, and stumbled upon your blog about wwoofing at Paul’s place – sounds like quite the adventure.

I am really interested in wwoofing starting in february and staying for five months in australia (coming from USA). You had mentioned in your blog about avoiding the necessity of getting a visa – can you explain to me how you went about doing this?

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

From one curious traveler, and lover of organic gardening, to another,
Laura

Basho Matsuo September 24 at 4:24pm
Sorry for the delay. Just read this. At the time I went you didn’t need a working visa as you were not being paid. I know that in some countries they are changing this (NZ for example), but most farmers will take you regardless as the WWOOFing groups can be a little officious. The Aussies are practical people and want to take you on board. The best gig we got in our year away was found in a hostel notice board and not from WWOOF at all!

Of course, you still need some kind of visa, such as a tourist one. Hope this helps.

If you don’t mind I am going to post this question and the answer on the blog entry for others.

Best of luck,

James (Basho)

]]> By: Basho http://www.outsidecontext.com/2008/09/07/kangaroo-island-and-1st-time-wwoofing/#comment-11777 Basho Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.outsidecontext.com/?p=2562#comment-11777 Comment copied from Facebook: September 22 at 7:39am Report Hey Basho, I just joined the wwoofing australia group, and stumbled upon your blog about wwoofing at Paul's place - sounds like quite the adventure. I am really interested in wwoofing starting in february and staying for five months in australia (coming from USA). You had mentioned in your blog about avoiding the necessity of getting a visa - can you explain to me how you went about doing this? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. From one curious traveler, and lover of organic gardening, to another, Laura Basho Matsuo September 24 at 4:24pm Sorry for the delay. Just read this. At the time I went you didn't need a working visa as you were not being paid. I know that in some countries they are changing this (NZ for example), but most farmers will take you regardless as the WWOOFing groups can be a little officious. The Aussies are practical people and want to take you on board. The best gig we got in our year away was found in a hostel notice board and not from WWOOF at all! Of course, you still need some kind of visa, such as a tourist one. Hope this helps. If you don't mind I am going to post this question and the answer on the blog entry for others. Best of luck, James (Basho) Comment copied from Facebook: September 22 at 7:39am Report
Hey Basho,

I just joined the wwoofing australia group, and stumbled upon your blog about wwoofing at Paul’s place – sounds like quite the adventure.

I am really interested in wwoofing starting in february and staying for five months in australia (coming from USA). You had mentioned in your blog about avoiding the necessity of getting a visa – can you explain to me how you went about doing this?

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

From one curious traveler, and lover of organic gardening, to another,
Laura

Basho Matsuo September 24 at 4:24pm
Sorry for the delay. Just read this. At the time I went you didn’t need a working visa as you were not being paid. I know that in some countries they are changing this (NZ for example), but most farmers will take you regardless as the WWOOFing groups can be a little officious. The Aussies are practical people and want to take you on board. The best gig we got in our year away was found in a hostel notice board and not from WWOOF at all!

Of course, you still need some kind of visa, such as a tourist one. Hope this helps.

If you don’t mind I am going to post this question and the answer on the blog entry for others.

Best of luck,

James (Basho)

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