Blogs from CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania - page 9

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Monday we explored the scenes of Melbourne via tour bus including the view from Eureka Skydeck 88 stories above the downtown streets and the Shrine of Remembrance, created after WW I to honor those who served and since updated to honor all fallen military personnel. Finally, we had a wonderful tour of the Aboriginal and Melbourne history sections of the Melbourne Museum plus a tour of the Royal Exhibitions Building across the street, still a marvelously constructed building still used, after more than 100 years, to hold exhibits and festivals. The following afternoon, at sea, we got a special behind the scenes tour of the ship, seeing where the crew works hard to give us The Regent Experience. Everywhere we went from the chain locker (anchor chain storage), through the liquor and wine storage lockers, through ... read more

I woke up today quite excited as i knew later tonight my mum, younger brother and I went off to Melbourne for a few days. Of course, i was going to miss my boyfriend, as in our 5 years of being together this would be the longest apart. I still had to pack, but had to wash all my clothes and get ready. 3pm came, and i thought i should probably have a shower and straighten my hair, as i hadnt packed yet and i had to leave at 6pm! But i thought i'd have enough time, so daudled a little more. Will came home at 4pm and was like you need to pack!! (I am quite suprised i didnt pack sooner to be honest!!) 5pm came, and i thought, omg i have 1 hour to ... read more

According to the Book of Genesis, God created all of the creatures of the Earth on the sixth day. For the past 51 1/2 years I have assumed it included your standard lions and tigers and bears (Oh my!)...but yesterday's encounters with many of the indigenous creatures of this vast country reminded me that there had to be room on the ark for many others. And a strange group indeed!!! Yesterday I had the opportunity to leave Melbourne and go on a tour of two conservation areas, a typical pioneer Australian homestead and to get a sampling of the magnificent coastline that encircles this vast country. I was NOT disappointed!!! Being an animal lover myself, it was a treat to see many of the indigenous creatures of Australia, up close and personal and to learn about ... read more

Eerlijk gezegd ben ik wel blij dat ik de afgelopen twee weken weer in Melbourne heb kunnen doorbrengen. Heidi had wat reacties gekregen op onze sollicitaties, en vorige week dinsdag konden we beide naar een interview gaan voor een sales en marketingbedrijf, waar de naderhand ook aan de slag konden als fundraiser. Nu, ik heb dit thuis gedaan, en alhoewel ik het nog steeds de meest fantastische job ter wereld vind, het is mentaal heel zwaar, en er is een reden dat ik er thuis ook mee gestopt ben. Ik dacht dat het hier wel zou lukken (verandering van omgeving ofzo?)maar na één dag al begon ik me terug te ergeren aan de mensen. Blijkbaar, waar ook ter wereld kijken mensen je aan alsof je ze wilt opeten als je er nog maar gewoon 'hallo' tegen ... read more