Today was a big day for Nicki and I. We woke up at 6 am which was nice from our usual 4 am and earlier. We have started our little routine of showering and then watching sunrise Melbourne (which seems to be overly pre-occupied with mel gibson) and then we go for breakfast.
Showering is terribly unpleasant here. The water pressure hurts my body. I can’t face the shower nozzle- it is that painful. There are signs up saying that Australia is in a drought and I am 100 percent certain this is how they have people avoid taking long showers. I haven’t attempted shaving my legs yet because I fear my skin may melt off if I’m in there too long.
Also, we’re thieves over here. We have taken to stealing the milk and cereal offered at breakfast and storing it in our room for late night snacks. I have a surge of adrenaline every time we do it… we’re looking into robbing a bank.
We travelled across town (using the train- which has become much easier) to Southbank to view an apartment. I fell in love with the outside alone. It has a pool, gym, key card system and a concierge…it’s almost like we’re somewhat important. We were able to google pictures of what it looks like inside, but couldn’t actually go in. The landlord is currently in London, England and is going to purolate the keys. It’s in really good area and it’s swankalicious for a reasonable amount of money. We haven’t signed anything yet, but fingers crossed
It was also on this outing that I made a mental reference to never have children in the city. Huron County may have been boring at times- but I think I would rather gouge my eyes out than raise a family in a city of 4 million. Which brings me to another point- there is an unreasonable amount of children on leashes here.
We then ventured to the Melbourne zoo. A highlight of my day was the train ride. There was a woman sitting facing us reading, and I kid you not “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BOWELS”. Who reads a book like that in public? I tried to take a photo but was unsuccessful.
The zoo itself was pretty much like every zoo- with the exception of the koalas & kangaroos- and in short, they sucked. They slept the whole time even when Nic started making what he was certain were their mating calls. We have planned a day trip which allows us to pet and hold these animals- so I wasn't too disappointed.
The zoo trip was completely worthwhile in the long run as there were 2 major revelations discovered today.
1) the toilets here have a button on the top that is in the shape of the ying-yang sign but with one side a bit smaller. I always push down the centre not knowing why it wasn’t a solid button. As it turns out, there is a half flush and a full flush- the smaller side is the half. If you can read this than you can probably guess when the half and full flush would be needed. I assume this was done because of the drought but is a water conscious idea none the less.
2) You can bring your own wine into restaurants! In fact, in some places, it’s all they allow. I will be taking advantage of this gem.
We’re catching on to the transportation system… but not the weather. I was frozen today. It was 14 degrees and really windy. You can pick out the Canadians in a crowd because we’re all wearing sandals while the locals are wearing boots and their winter gear. So far that's the only thing I wish I packed more of... sweaters.
Once we got home, I watched some North American t.v. on my computer (the t.v. here hosts 8 channels) and tried my best to not fall asleep. We were successful and are hoping we can stay awake until 8 pm tonight- party animals!
Currently, we’re going to get dinner now at a place called fiesta… it’s 5:45pm and if we make it until 7- I’d be surprised. I look like a raccoon the bags under my eyes are so dark.
Today was a good day and I personally feel like we’re catching on to things. I don’t know what I was thinking when I thought I could come over here alone. What Nic lacks in beauty, he makes up for in common sense and brains- and I’d probably be dead already if it weren’t for him. Rest easy Phil & Joan, I’m in capable hands.
To quote Dean Daer, Take Care Cuz We Care.
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