Melbourne Day 2

Rain, glorious rain...
I'm all rugged up, but I don't think it's that cold.

I have discovered something though... Sitting in shopping centre in Melbourne is just like sitting in shopping centre in Brisbane but with less chance of being recognised.

Dave had a little incident today. He dropped his iPhone. I swear I thought there were going to be tears, but the biggest irony of this was we had just been looking at protective cases for the phone.


5:09 PM
Because it is so rainy & icky we're canceling our get-together with friends. No one wants to go out in this. It doesn't bother me though so Dave and I are heading into the city to go on an adventure anyway. I hope we see something cool, eh the whole thing is going to be cool no matter what. Jebus!!! $10.80 each for tickets to the city. Brisbane Transport I will never diss your pricing again.
The train seats are kinda pretty though.




6:37 PM
I know he hates having his photo taken but I managed to get a quick shot of Dave down a dark alley (Yep, we are that seedy - KIDDING, we were photographing the graffiti.)









Had to share this one. Haha dummy totally touching other dummies arse












7:04 PM
We were just about to go into McDonalds when we saw a police car pull out into the middle of an intersection and stop, with the lights flashing.
Then another one came and another. We could hear distant chanting so went down for a closer look turned out there was a "free Palestine rally"
It would have to be the most unorganised rally I have ever witnessed. people were just screaming random chants not in time with each other and I just don't think they got their message out properly. So anyway we headed back into Maccas and now this chick won't STFU... Shut it already woman I don't care for your POV about everything.
Ok off to Southbank to see the sights


8:29 PM
It may only be 12 degrees but I refuse to be rugged up.
These are some really big steps at Southbank. I practically had to leap from step to step to get up there.
Off to check out further down the river now and maybe Crown.









8:29 PM
Well we noticed a few marquees and tents out near Crown and it turned out there was a Triple M broadcast going on. with the boys from Masterchef. I was as happy as a pig in shit. I love the show. Gary is a doll but for me the real hero of the show is Matt Preston. So as they finished their broadcast the boys headed off towards Crown with their publicists etc. I figured why the hell not... So I chased after Matt and he was kind enough to let me grab a photo, idiot me didn't think to ask for an autograph but then again I was pretty much in shock that I got to meet the guy anyway. I think this moment alone has already made the holiday worthwhile. We headed back to Flinders st after this. *yawn* bed beckons.

11:50 PM
Well we made it back to the east side. There were some funny people to watch on the train. There was one chick who was so damn drunk, she was getting angry at her boyfriend for not answering her calls. despite the fact that we were going through the underground train loop and nobody had phone signal. and then there was another chickie a bit later who was on her mobile phone chatting away with who I can only assume was her significant other anyway she did clearly state near the start of the call that she was dead tired. Apparently so, she dozed off mid conversation for a few minutes. I think the person on the other end of the call may have yelled at her when she let out a little snore.

We decided to walk back from the station. stuff waiting for a taxi. the only problem was I was absolutely busting for the loo and the ones at the station were already locked. we started walking but there were no toilets in sight. Then we came across a guy who asked to borrow a lighter. next thing he's asking if we "smoke." I swear I don't think I have ever been on a holiday where somone hasn't been offering drugs. of course we declined. We kept walking an eventually made it to this secluded bushland area. So I made Dave keep watch found a nice bush to hide behind and went for an outdoor wee. Ahhh now this brings me back to the old Melbourne days haha except I think this would have to be the first outdoor wee where I was not intoxicated.

So now we're sitting back, cigarette, a glass of coke then off to bed
It's funny, I lived here for like 7 years. Thought I missed the place but I just don't feel the connection. It seems soul-less now. I thought Melbourne was the "place to be" but tonight everyone just seemed yuppy and faceless. It just lacks the warmth of Brisbane and its people. I miss strangers who smile and give you the nod. Yeah I think it's confirmed I'm a QLD girl at heart. Uh ohh only have 11% battery left. Good thing I'm going to bed soon.