melbournation times two
location: Melbourne, Australia
Ok, so I will actually add text to the entry now! haha.
Last week was our second Melbourne adventure- this time with my boss Jen and former work colleague/psychology research nerd friend Tamara (who really isn't as much of a research nerd as I am, but anyway). AnkoNick was also dragged along, however Melbourne has such an allure that there actually wasn't any dragging involved.
I really adore the city. The conference I went to was alright- my presentation went well, I have journalists from the Sunday Mail trying to get in touch with me now (ohhh! I'm famous! I'm a famous psychology research nerd! woo!), and I had offers to be flown to SA to present my work there... so hey, I think it went alright!
Anyway, getting back to the travel bit, we went to melbourne and it was quite fun. It was cold, but not as cold as you'd expect (if you were expecting it to be so cold you couldn't breathe, that is). It rained and I don't think I saw a blue sky once, but that's ok because it suits all the pretty old buildings, the trams and the whole mystical yet uber-cool nature of the place. Thanks to some local tip-offs, we discovered fabulous watering holes tucked upstairs in random places. The pictures I'm attaching here are tamara, Ankonick and I at one such venue, that had these really awesome booths you could sit in... so cool. I can't recall the name of this place, but it's upstairs from another ultracool bar, cookie (which is upstairs from somewhere else that I can't quite recall).
We also checked out the markets, which weren't as thrilling as I'd hoped, however my lack of funds and the fact that we were departing that night and thus couldn't purchase any cheese may have contributed to this perception. I did, however, purchase a super cool work dress, and the wine stall was a great excuse for Tamara and I to drink at 9 in the morning, haha.
Melbourne gets a 10/10 as far as I am concerned. I'd move there if you'd all agree to come with me.
4 (four!) weeks and 2 days until we depart for our around-the-world adventure!
Universities in brisbane aren't this pretty
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queen victoria markets
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research nerds doing what we do best
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Notes
Melbourne is a jolly good place I feel.
You must be very much looking forward to your trip.
It is 9 weeks and 5 days until we fly out.
And 8 weeks and 3 days until I can cast off the shackles of full-time employment. Not that I am counting. :)
See you at the Christmas in July party.
We have to plan a big going away for the weekend before you leave so that we can say goodbye (after we arrive back and before you fly off)! However, if my poor mathematical abilites serves me correctly, we will have all of about three days to do so... what date do you two leave again? My finger counting must be deceiving me, as I was sure there was more cross over than that!
(I still never know where to reply to notes- here or at your blog?)
I haven't taken Carol there yet. We keep getting sidetracked. I must do it soon just in case the fuel prices ruin all the cheap flights.
We must catch up before you fly out for Europe. We are also having a family get together for J & S before they leave. Carol will give you a call to let you know the details.
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