Quest SXY South Yarra City of Yarra

... as far as possible to give it room to pass. The train driver obviously decided this wasn't room enough and pulled up to a screeching halt beside me. “And what the f*@# do you think you are doing?” the driver politely asked me as he got out of his cab. I thought fast and decided honesty was the best policy. And what possible lie could put me in a good light in this situation anyway? 'I was rescuing a puppy that someone had cruelly placed in a sack and ...

... Hotel but it was still within walking distance, and over the next few weeks, an amazing thing happened: the market became in integral part of my life, like a good friend or family member. I was discovering new ingredients every day, and learning to appreciate others in new ways. Proscuitto and pancetta from Italy. Chorizo from Spain. Not to mention the local produce, considering that Victoria, the state I was living in is one of Australia's biggest farming regions. The ...

... problem) and found a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door of the room - apparently occupied. "No worries" she said and off we trotted to get a new room and a new key - and back we came, this time the key working I entered the new room only to find a lady tucked up in bed! Perhaps I didn't read the small print but it was not what I expected. So again, down we went to Reception to ...

... me that Australia was playing in a qualifying soccer match that night and asked if I wanted to go watch the game live down the street at the G? It sounded like a fun idea, but we were late leaving the restaurant and tickets were expensive so we just went to a local bar to watch. 

I was still in my early phase with this town watching details of each person around me and observing how they acted, what they looked like and all their mannerisms ...

... winkt uns nach einem kurzen Blick auf die Sachen freundlich durch. Endlich können wir den Sicherheitsbereich verlassen und draußen steht eine große wartende Menschenmenge. Wo sind Paddy und Nina? Irgendwo im Gewühl hopst jemand winkend herum - unverkennbar Patrick und Irina steht gleich daneben. Beide sind braun gebrannt und strahlen genau so wie wir. Ist das eine Wiedersehensfreude! Ein gutes halbes Jahr haben wir uns jetzt nicht gesehen. Und ...

... teak exposed wood of the balconies, stairs and upper walk ways. It is well worth a visit, but not a stay. The rest of the time was spent being pampered, hanging out at the expat 'haven' of Holland Village, chilling and eating some fab food. When I visited in Singapore in 2000, I was unimpressed and found the place soulless and sterile, however staying with a family and seeing another side of life on the island, I can appreciate the lifestyle and the ...

... implies, which throws a lot of people off. I had to psyche myself up a bit to not only hug, but confidently encourage hugging strangers. Actually I take it back it was more then just free hugs, because I reckon it got myself, and other people thinking or feeling something. Like 'oh I hope none of these people try to hug me, damn I'm spotted... uh- hesitate- reluctantly hug- walk away and softly smile.' Well hopefully. While I'm not especially quiet or reserved ...

... we decided our weary bodies needed a rest before experiencing the 'most clichéd' Australian BBQ - Prawns, Kangaroo Sausages and Mutton chops with Jo and David and three of their friends. After a late night we had a very slow start before heading to Victoria Market with Jo (As David was working) for a very late brunch and wander. Sadly our time came to an end and we had to head off to the airport and catch our plane to the Sunshine Coast.

... other friends. A lot of booze. Holidays in Australia are just an excuse to get drunk. Not a lot of Christmas spirit. Which was great! Once again, not bitter. Following boxing day, I followed Jeremy and selected persons to do some camping. It was quite urban camping but it was nice to get away and relax. There even was a shower! And Ireland trying to spoon me, but that's ok. I got back to Newie just ...

... feiern werde. Heute habe ich mich mit einem Bayern in Melbourne getroffen und Weisswurste gegessen. Wir haben heute uebrigens schoenstes Sonnenwetter. Am 30.12 werde ich wieder nach St.Kilda ins Hostel einziehen um Sylvester in Melbourne zu feiern Ich wuensche euch allen ein Frohes Weihnachten! Ich habe hir Weihnachten bei 25 C' Also Weihnachten am Strand ist doch etwas anders als man sich Weihnachten so vorstellt, aber so war es eben ein schoener Tag.