Melbourne via the Overlander Train.

Trip Start Oct 01, 2007

Trip End May 07, 2008

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Friday, February 22, 2008

The train was very comfortable and Conor fell asleep almost instantly. We didnt really get to see alot out of the windows because the terrain of the land isnt great, its just dusty and bare. There were a few fields with sparse amounts of grass growing on it with loads of sheep all mooching around looking for food. We did however get to see a few cream crackers nearly kicking the heads off each other and nearly getting kicked off the train. Ye that was interesting!

The train had a cafe cart so you could walk up and down all the carriages which kinda passed the time but it was a long 12 hours I have to say. We arrived in Melbourne just after 7pm and yes you've guessed it, it was kinda cold 16 degrees and it had been raining! I really think the weather is following us and I fear my postcard beach is going to be washed away by the time I finally get to step on it in Asia!!

Went out with Aido (conors old work colleague from Home) on a bar crawl around some of the trendy spots an had a good larf with him and his mates.

Liz and Adam got to Melbourne on the Saturday morning and we went to the skydeck building to view melbourne from high above. After that we spent the rest of the time with them eating and drinking although Conor did manage to get two haircus in the one day, which must be a record. The first hairdresser just threw some hair on the gond it seemed and with some clever gel effects made it appear she had cut some hair when clearly she hadn't. BUt eventually he got it chopped right back to normal and nor longer has the crusty look after 5 months of growth. Booooo.

Melbourne's a cool city. Nicest city we've seen in Oz.

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On the Train to Melbourne.	The Overlander.	Federal Square.	Bourke street, shopping central.
Free entertainment at the QV centre.	Melbourne Arts centre at night.	City lights	.
Conor and Aido.	Lou burning up the dancefloor.	The usual city tinkers.	I like food.
City trams.	Cheeky birds.	Chinatown.	Gallery.
The new haircut after the 2nd attempt.	.	Reunited.	Winky and the brain.
Borat at a stag party.	The riverbank.	He's everywhere.	Skydeck building.
88th floor.	View over the city and parks.	Central station.	.
Reflective shot.	Carnival for the tourists.	Grand Prix circuit.	Contact lense fititing.
Adam meets Kermy.	Liz meets Kermy.	The gang.	Drum classes.
Wagammamas.	The gang and our waitress.	Large purse to sit on.	Crowded bar.
Bridie O' Reillys next day for the cure.	Cards arguments.	Packed for Asia.	Leaving Melbourne.

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pinkraver30 on Mar 3, 2008 at 06:19PM

pinkraver callin
i havent seen the latest photos till recent,send us an email,where are you now,my god no wounder you didnt want any easter eggs,lou you look fantastic,you are glowing,your defo posh,cons love the hair,esp. photo with the comb over,haha,photos are amazing,great to have forever.keep smiling,love ya both

annebilly on Mar 7, 2008 at 06:58PM

PINKRAVER
Hey guys who is pinkraver I love the name, obviously one of your clubbing friends. Just curious.

Love Mam

pinkraver30 on Mar 7, 2008 at 09:34PM

funny ha ha
wish i was one of there new clubber mates annie,that would mean id be over there with them how cool would that be,thought you,d cop it was me cause you said pick a funny name, now all i have figer out is how to put up my picture oh and how to spell properly would come in handy,my bro will kill me ,im never off the tinternet now,love you all waitin for more picturs they so cool,love ya all pink raver