Valentimes and the Case of the Murdered Prostitute

Sometimes, things cross over from the realm of the strange and into that bizarre, psychedelic dimension of the just plain weird. Sometimes, the person you're going out with isn't just an ordinary student. Sometimes, she's a murdered prostitute thrown down a decrepit well. Or a Greek Sea Captain with a penchant for self mutilation.

But fear not, its all for fun and games at the Rocks Ghost Tours. A walking tour based out of The Rocks at Sydney's picturesque Circular Quay, its a great experience for tourists and locals alike to get to know the history of the area, which in turn provides an excellent insight into what the original convict colonies were like. In summary, it can be described as "a wretched hive of scum and villainy". How quaint.

My third time on the trip, I came for a good walk in a pleasant neighborhood and was not disappointed. My sister, her boyfriend Azlan as well as my own stalwart significant other Naomi was also part of the group. Each of us, in typical Ghost Tour fashion, were given a prop to hold as well as a small role to play based on real people and events. The first time I went I was John Joseph Hackett, and was given a capgun to fool around with. The second time around I played a wealthy, flamboyant merchat who was brutally murdered by his French lover and manservant and on my final trip I played as the aforementioned Sea Captain. I think there's no need to elaborate about Naomi's rather racy role in the group hehe.

Go back a few more days and you would find the pair of us getting wet on the deck of a tallship cruising around the harbor for a Valentine's Day dinner. Ah, what fun. The rain kept pouring and did not relent the entire trip. We, being a vastly cleverer pair than most, wisely stayed below deck where we were comfortable, dry, and above all else, close to the food. In fact, we pretty much ate from the same table the excellent spread was laid upon. Convenient!

Curious. Having to work 5 days a week can somehow drain the enjoyment out of a Sunday. Oh well. Things have been progressing decently at the office. The pair of us graduates have been given a monumental task that will probably take months to complete. I take it as a challenge, and will be doing my best to let the higher ups know that they didn't hire a slacker. I can do that from home :P