Into week 4 of jobhunting, still surprisingly feeling confident and positive, I interspersed my job seeking with some sightseeing and chill time so I would not go entirely crazy... Surrounded by Europeans of mainly the French and German variety, a Bryan Greenberg lookalike and a porridge sharing Irish girl, being the only Scot in residence … Continue reading Deep Fried Mars Bars, Banoffee Pie and Irn Bru
Federation Square
Rediscovering Melbourne with Scottish Friends, Cake, Chinatown and River Cruises
Missing the free breakfast in my hostel for the third time this week, rested and showered, with one of my mum's friend's passing through Melbourne on her travels, utilising the 59 tram, I headed off to meet her at Flinders Station. After a happy greeting exchange and introductions to her friend, we sat and had … Continue reading Rediscovering Melbourne with Scottish Friends, Cake, Chinatown and River Cruises
Snakebits, Beer Pong and Lost TimTams
I woke up ready packed for my move across the city. Disappointed to have missed Amanda I went and had breakfast. Her head appearing round the corner we sat and chatted for hours. On the same page, it was nice to connect. Making plans to visit the last night market at Victoria market until November, … Continue reading Snakebits, Beer Pong and Lost TimTams
Canadians, Australian Americans, a Swiss, a Swede and a Scottish Lass
Having bumped into the English boys and two girls that were also in the hostel from Adelaide yesterday it was apparent that I have made the nearly naked 70 year old famous!! Amazing! Nice to see them all again, we exchanged stories! Ali telling me that on returning to his bed one night to find … Continue reading Canadians, Australian Americans, a Swiss, a Swede and a Scottish Lass
From Flinders Beach to Flinders Street Station
After an unexpectedly disappointing last night, and restless sleep it was time to get ready for the onward journey to Melbourne. After the drawbacks of window seats on the international leg I booked an aisle seat. Alas it was not to be. Two men were sitting in the row, and not being able to understand each … Continue reading From Flinders Beach to Flinders Street Station
