G’day from Melbourne!!!
As you can gather I have made the
shores of Australia. I have been in Melbourne since I arrived one cold Sunday
last week. I have a month on this continent and so far I have been content to
stay in this great city, even if it is colder and wetter than a global warming
induced English Spring. I am based at a place called the Nunnery, off Fitzroy.
This is where café culture is, with bohemian shops, and funky modern Bruces and
Sheila’s in last seasons London fashions. The bars are plentiful and the gigs
are frequent, but even so I am enjoying the charm and character that the hostel
has to offer, combined with regular visits to the abundance of museums that
this place has to offer. The city has even been graced by my karaoke skills,
with a rendition of Spandau Ballet’s “Gold”. After the horror that was Tainted
Love, in Rotorua NZD, I feel a better job was done. Tony Hadley is an
underrated singer to be able to pull that song of without a trace of effort. I
was out of breath by the end.
Further afield,
I met up with Dominic and Jo, a couple that I traveled with on the Kiwi Bus in
NZD mid last week and we did the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic
drives in the world, along Australia’s south easterly corner in Victoria. From
there we had a 3 day road trip in our rented Hyundai Hetrz. It was indeed a
cool drive, highlighted by the reunited company and banter of the guys and also
such scenery such as the 12 Apostles (of which 7 still stand). We took a
helicopter flight and we got some great snaps. Of course, the real highlight
was winning my first game of Monopoly- $8500 in cash, 4 railway stations, and a
chain of Nine 4 Star hotels across London. Its just a shame my heiress daughter
has just been to prison, and has a video of her having sex with a guy on the
internet. You’ll be the death of this family, London Kristal Chan….
And how can I post a note about Melbourne Australia without
mentioning my pilgrimage to the great Ramsey Street. The Holy trinity was
achieved when I visited Ramsey Street (Pin oak crescent) and Neighbours night
ft. Karl Kennedy, Janelle, Dylan and - get this- Bouncer the dog). I even had a
Macdonalds in the town of Colac. Now please don’t envy my sad happiness at
these series of events- really, it was nothing. Ironically, I feel it may mark
the end of a chapter in my life. When I get back, I will be 6 months behind,
and it will have moved channels to Channel 5. Plus, I really should be getting
a job that gets me home after quarter past 5 in the evening. Y’know, start a
career etc….heh, we’ll see about that. For now, admire the photos of my evening
with the stars.
Spk soon,
Much Love,
Michael x
