Bundaberg and Cellblock

Our group, looking for work, called up some hostels in Bundaberg, known mostly for its year-round vegetable and fruit picking. There was space in a newer hostel called Cellblock, a converted police station. So we got on the bus in Brisbane and travelled north to Bundaberg. We arrived late on Sunday, and have been staying at Cellblock for about a week. Right away on Monday morning I was put on the picking crew for the Barbera farm starting at 6:30 am. While I have a strong back, picking Zuccinnis all day definitely does a number on your back. On tuesday I had the day off, which involved me recovering from the previous days drinking and work. Wed and Thurs were both 10 hour picking days, after which I told the work organizer I didn't want to pick anymore. The plan as it is right now is to go with Jason and Andrew north to Airlie Beach, a backpacker haven. Andrew as I mentioned has a car and a tent so we might camp on the way up there. We'll leave tomorrow (Sunday), or monday morning. Last night was a night of heaving drinking starting at 5, and ending at a place called Central, which had live music and most of the Bundaberg Friday night crowd. I have met some nice people here, mostly because we are all toiling in the fields together. There are many Germans (it seems like a German hostel), some Americans and Brits, with a couple Sweds, Irish and French.