Le Grand Depart

My final day in Melbourne, and I’ll be glad to get out of here. As with most things, three nights is the perfect amount of time to spend down here. Still, I look forward to coming back down in a few weeks time, when the days are a little bit longer and the nightlife is a little bit bigger.

One thing I have learned – going away to hide from your problems doesn’t work. In this technological age, the only thing you can get away from is physical contact with the friends that help you through the tough times. I’ll be enjoying a few quiet drinks with these people over the weekend.

Gypsy dances

Day three in Melbourne, and I’m having a pretty good time of it. I think I’ll try and spend one week here every month or so. A couple of photos: firstly the view from the window of the apartment.

Being located in the heart of Melbourne is great – I caught a tram out to Fitzroy last night from my front door and caught up with an old friend. Upon returning, I was able to stop in at St Jerome’s for a sneaky beer before bedtime.

Musical entertainment is also just outside the window. Some gypsies have been dancing and singing for the past hour or so:

Tonight it’s off to find some good food – I’m in the mood for a pot and a parma – and then hopefully heading to where the action is at. I could definitely get used to spending time down here, although I don’t know too many people just yet.

Melbourne

So, after having my personal life collapse on itself over the past few weeks, I have escaped to Melbourne for a week to get some business done. Alas, even south of the border I struggle to achieve much on Mondays, but this is something that I’m working on. Still, I have five days in which to convince myself that I have what it takes to head down my current career path, and the rewards await.

On a whim, I brought a guitar along for the ride – after all, one can’t work non-stop for five days!

Last night was spent at the Waiter’s Restaurant – a must see fine wine and dining experience. Right now, I’m off to grab my lunch and then hopefully get some substantial work done this arvo.