2 weeks to go, then my journey east beginsStart move to Melbourne on the 19th. Trying to make final arrangements with the estate agent is proving to be a chore. It is like he is trying to make my end of lease as difficult as possible. Pretentious people piss me off.
I will be moving to Melbourne permanentlyMy recce to Melbourne was very successful. My host and I got along very well. No negative issues were forthcoming, and it seems that we are well suited to living under the same roof. Large two storey, 4-bedroom home. The upper floor will be mine. My... See More »
Testing out Melbourne's public transport system.@whowasthatmaskedman @ShenaniganFoodie Bus to Glen Waverley train station. From there to Flinders Street Station, which strangely enough is on Flinders Street, Melbourne. One photo this time around. Tram to St Kilda was full. Luckily only a short... See More » (+1)
Some photos of my trip to Arthur's Seat, Mornington, VictoriaArthurs Seat in Victoria, Australia, was named in 1802 by Acting Lieutenant John Murray of the Lady Nelson. He named it after the famous hill of the same name in Edinburgh, Scotland, because the Victorian peak bore a striking resemblance to the... See More » (+5)
A couple of early observations re MelbourneYesterday I was almost caught in a rain shower. (without protection). Today I carried an umbrella. I noticed I am the only person carrying an umbrella. The shopping centre car park bays seem rather small. Even the distance between the rows of cars is... See More »
I arrived in Melbourne without issueI have been here for 3 nights now. Everything is going swimmingly. :) My host is very easy to get along with and there have been no negative issues thus far. Early days yes, we both agree that there is no reason that my move here should not go ahead.... See More » (+6)
I am flying to Melbourne tomorrow morning - 14th AprilI booked and paid for my flight six weeks ago at a cost of $350, one way. (Economy) Checked that flight just now, 4 seats left at $1374, one way. (Economy)