Lygon Lodge Carlton

... we saw everywhere that night. The day had been so warm, and many had spent most of the day on the deck and sun lounges lying like egg in a frying pan.

Nel had discovered that she had forgotten her make-up, and had realised whilst on the train into town, however the Impressions shop had the most amazing collection of ladies’ make-up, suitable for a large store in a shopping centre. With judicious care, Nel found a fantastic set of eyeliner, mascara and eye shadow ...

... go into detail as I want to leave stomachs unturned but it resulted in my limping for quite a few days even when wearing slippers!!
　
Another few weeks of work slipped by unnoticed and I began to become aware that I ought to start thinking about making some plans. I wanted to get back over to NZ to see Gisele who had stayed on there working and see a few other friends but it was all beginning to get a little bit expensive and time for the East coast was being shortened with ...

... spend 5-6 weeks at home with a trip to see Jimmy, Sue and the hounds included and then we are heading to New Zealand in November. We can apply for our Canadian Visa’s in January while in NZ and then we can go to Canada anytime between April and December 2010. All going well work in NZ till June then head to South America for two months before hitting Canada in the ‘fall’ and in time to get work before the Ski Season. Well that’s the plan now. The baby is liable ...

... of annoying children soon dissuaded Bel and I from that, and we chose to partake in a Grill'd burger in Lygon st instead.  

I love Grill'd.  We had it 3 times in one week.  One more time and I would turn into a burger.  I can't wait until they come to Sydney.  I can't stress enough how amazing those burgers were, and the chips....oooooo the chips...

... on Friday so we had all day Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the snow. It was great fun and we were up on the snow by 9.30 on Saturday morning. Unfortunately the visibility was really bad and it was near impossible to see where you were going. A couple of the lifts had closed due to high winds as well and I was forced to tackle a T-bar (not fun on a snowboard). Having said that the snow was good and it was very strange seeing the pistes lined by Gum trees and not ...

... the Irish have a bad rep abroad.....a majority of skangers make up the Irish immigrant population in many places! Anyway we had a pretty good time, the bar closed and after Alan and Andrew walked me home they headed into the casino in the city where they partied on til 5am. My cousin said her living room (where we're sleeping on her fold out bed) smelled like a brewery the next morning. Needless to say we were pretty much dying on Wednesday, we ventured out to get some ...

... really good seats and the croud was really involved. Although we were the only ones cheering south Africa! In the end it wasnt too close as Australia walked away with it but there were moments earlier on when it could have gone either way. Jo, Owen, Stu and James are also in Melbourne, staying at a place called Bev and Mics. It is dodgy as hell and dosnt aid their plight to survive past the age of 50 as it is literally a puyb with rooms. They all wake up to a beer! Crazy ...

... course of anti-biotics which quickly resolved the issue. Food I looked forward to enjoying good Indian food and I was not disappointed. The curries, dal, breads were delicious, although I preferred a western breakfast where available. I initially loved the Chai and Somosas but after getting crook, their appeal diminished. Indians love sugar so much that when you ask for something without sugar they then assume you want the sugar separately and ...

... you have a great little traveling pillow for those long overnight bus ridesJ Handy eh? I was also able to have an American thanksgiving, but with an Australian flair. I just had to show these Australians all the fun of a holiday centered around eating and drinking. haha We couldn't find a turkey though, so we bought two chickens and stuffed those instead. Mason also insisted that ...

... saa blevet at drenge saetter mig af i Melbourne paa vej til Sydney og saa maa jeg bare gaa glip af turen fra Melbourne til Sydney, men det gaar nok ogsaa men der skulle vist alligevel ikke vaere saa meget at se paa den tur og der er ikke frygtelig langt. Saa spare jeg ogsaa de penge

Ellers ikke saa meget her fra. Arbejder lidt, desvaerre stadig ikke saa meget og planlaegger baade det ene og andet

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