Melbourne

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After the last 3 months travelling on the Oz experience Bus along the east coast we caught a flight down to Melbourne in oder to replenish our battered bank accounts. Even though i am on holiday i feel a sense of holiday blues. the east of Australia is one of the best areas i have ever travelled and i have had an amazing 3 months doing it.

Melbourne seems nice though, abit chilly compared to Cairns. I like the trams....
I arrived in my thongs and shorts from 33oC Cairns to 4oC Mebourne: not a wise thing to do.
Now living on the Esplanade in St. Kilda. right on the beach, average looking beach but i am told the place really comes alive in the Aussie summer. I a staying here for 6 months and really looking forward to the Rugby World Cup and just living in the most liveable city in the world!! what? have they not been to Manchester???

Initially i stayed in 'Hotel Bak Pak' a big soulless dump of a hostel i would not recommend it anyone, all the hostels in central Melbourne do not seem to be too good actually, there is a distinct lack of Atmosphere here compared to Sydney, i think it is due to all the backpackers flocking to the suburbs like St. Kilda, so thats where i have decided to live. Lots of pubs clubs restaurants and cafes and a good atmosphere too.

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Photos

Bedroom Balcony
Stood on the balcony St.Kilda Melbourne. Slightly better view than the brick wall i had in London...

Rugby World Cup Night
With plenty of room in the frame, i dont see why we had glued our ears to Kevs shoulders.