My cousin, Melissa and husband, Ben

Sofia & Fernando

My cousins from the East states

We flew on tiger airways to Melbourne and I really did not enjoy it. The times available for the flight were at strange hours, and the cheapest was at midnight. My body clock was out of whack when we arrived in Melb, I had to spend the whole day recovering. With Sofia on board the plane, it was a nightmare! 3.5 hours of being stuck in a tiny seat and having her on my lap sleeping was a pain! I could not move for those 3.5 hours and ended up with cramps and pins & needles... she cried whenever I had to move to get circulation into my arm!

Anyways...the Melb trip was a short one, we only spent 5 days there but it was worth it. At first I really didn't like the big city feel and experienced the unfriendliness of BIG city folk. But by the end of it I had an overall good experience, the shop assistants were actually most friendly and chatty..but I guess it's cuz they want your business.

We stayed with my Auntie on the first night, in the suburbs - Templestowe. I couldn't believe how far it took us to get to the city because we caught the taxi and it came to $50!! Then the next 3 nights we stayed at the Crown Towers, which were a luxurious stay. I am so glad we got that for free, I enjoyed my time being in city central and enjoying the facilities of the hotel. However, strange enough...I did not step one foot into the Casino. I did check out the shops and restaurants though...hehe they took my fancy the most. I did shock myself though, cuz I didn't do much shopping as I thought I would. I guess I didn't see any great bargains...so I didn't buy much.

On the second night I went to my cous's hen's night at Copacabana, a Brazilian restaurant. We had heaps of fun, the restaurant was one of a kind. First there was a buffet, and waiters coming around with meat on a large skewer where they would slice off whatever meat you requested. Then the drinks, capirinhas galore! Next the entertainment, hot guys and girls dancing the salsa, rnb and capoeira on the stage! I really appreciated that aspect of Melbourne, having themed restaurants and amazing places to eat out. I also had some Vietnamese Beef Pho in the main city whilst I was there, sooooo delicious! Had some coffee and cake at a cafe on the Yarra River. And bought back some Krispy Kremes to Perth.

My cousin's wedding was held at the National Gallery of Victoria. Strange choice, being stuck in the middle of the city. But it was a small wedding with about 90 guests of close family and friends. It was a good chance to catch up with my mother's side, the aunties and cousins. Some I haven't seen in 15 years, and we clicked so easily on the night. It could have also been the wine I was drinking that made me extra chatty. :) We finished around midnight, and I was surprised that Sofia had held on for that long...she was grumpy but loosened up by the end of the night and was giggling.

It was a nice experience my first trip to the East. I hope to do it again maybe next year?? Maybe Sydney next? I do love living in Perth though, I don't think I will be moving any time soon to the East, too busy for me.

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