We arrived to Melbourne without any problems except cool airplane cabin temperatures and sleep problems. Through Auckland without a hitch and into the early morning heat of Melbourne. Set up a drop off right to our hotel/apartment, arrived just after noon February 1 and got more heat as we stepped from the van.
We have a great spot and after a small walk for a brew and nachos we walked around to get a bit oriented and back to the place. When we got in I dropped off to sleep for about 9 hours straight woke up at 3:30 Feb 2 and then slept until 7:00.
I must say prices are quite high for many items including food, much more than I expected but then the last time I was here was 26 years ago. Anyway this is a nice way to begin my retirement even if it is earlier than anticipated.
This trip will be a bit different from 2008 especially since there will be very minimal language difficulties. We have been making travel changes as I type, particularly since the weather in Queensland just seems to get worst. The temps in Melbourne are supposed to cool (high 20’s to mid 30’s) a bit of cloud cover and refreshing winds.
Melbourne is very green with lots of beautiful parks though out the city and suburbs.
More to come from Pave’
Best regards and will add more in future posts.
Thx AJ
Happy Things:
Well I think the Aussies must all be on happy pills – so kind, so helpful. Everyone we speak to steers us in the right direction with a big smile.
Things we like in Melbourne so far:
The Royal Botanical Gardens – lush, shady, and full of bird song.
Federation Square – a wide open plaza, with an old stone cathedral rubbing shoulders with uber-modern buildings and a gaint screen showing England vs Australia in a cricket match.
Our terrific apartment as lovely as can be a complete kitchen, huge, comfy bed and two huge TV’s. We are in South Yarra near trams and trains.
So wonderful to see all the things Samantha told us about – especially Melbourne Uni.
Sad things:
NO DRIP COFFEE. Sigh... but beautiful lattes.
A lady at Fed Square said I could get the seniors discount without asking me my age. Double sigh...
Low Alcohol Beer: Arne is crying (into his beer that is) the highest he can find in a regular beer is 4% Well he will just have to drink more. So I guess that is a sad/happy thing.
Cheers for now.
PJ
We have a great spot and after a small walk for a brew and nachos we walked around to get a bit oriented and back to the place. When we got in I dropped off to sleep for about 9 hours straight woke up at 3:30 Feb 2 and then slept until 7:00.
I must say prices are quite high for many items including food, much more than I expected but then the last time I was here was 26 years ago. Anyway this is a nice way to begin my retirement even if it is earlier than anticipated.
This trip will be a bit different from 2008 especially since there will be very minimal language difficulties. We have been making travel changes as I type, particularly since the weather in Queensland just seems to get worst. The temps in Melbourne are supposed to cool (high 20’s to mid 30’s) a bit of cloud cover and refreshing winds.
Melbourne is very green with lots of beautiful parks though out the city and suburbs.
More to come from Pave’
Best regards and will add more in future posts.
Thx AJ
Happy Things:
Well I think the Aussies must all be on happy pills – so kind, so helpful. Everyone we speak to steers us in the right direction with a big smile.
Things we like in Melbourne so far:
The Royal Botanical Gardens – lush, shady, and full of bird song.
Federation Square – a wide open plaza, with an old stone cathedral rubbing shoulders with uber-modern buildings and a gaint screen showing England vs Australia in a cricket match.
Our terrific apartment as lovely as can be a complete kitchen, huge, comfy bed and two huge TV’s. We are in South Yarra near trams and trains.
So wonderful to see all the things Samantha told us about – especially Melbourne Uni.
Sad things:
NO DRIP COFFEE. Sigh... but beautiful lattes.
A lady at Fed Square said I could get the seniors discount without asking me my age. Double sigh...
Low Alcohol Beer: Arne is crying (into his beer that is) the highest he can find in a regular beer is 4% Well he will just have to drink more. So I guess that is a sad/happy thing.
Cheers for now.
PJ
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