Friday, March 24, 2006
Today's installment of the Oz Blog
It's a relatively short one, as most of the day - 365 days ago - involved walking around Melbourne CBD, the Victorian Botanical Gardens, checking out the Shrine of Remembrance, and various other spots that Sara and I encountered.
She's a history major and made for a terrific tour guide.
Enjoy.
March 25
7:30 a.m. –I was abso-freaking-loutely exhausted by the end of the night. It was a long 48-hour day. Met her roommate Trina and another friend Wenona, both nice girls. It’s morning in Australia – Good Friday to be exact. We’re hitting the town for a little stroll.
11:45 a.m. – Oops, I guess I must have gone back to bed. Wake up, little Susie.
6:24 p.m. – I tried to nap after our wonderful day touring Melbourne, but crazy brain syndrome took over. I didn’t think I packed that in my carry-on. Ugh. I wonder what it is. Great seeing Sara, though. It’s been a considerable amount of time since we’ve hung out and it’s been fun catching up on stuff.
Did the Royal Botanical Gardens today and it was lovely. I like the quiet, peaceful, nice walks. Should make a point to get to the one in NY, it’s only close by. Also saw the Shrine of Remembrance – which is similar to our Tomb of the Unknowns. It was closed, though, due to the Good Friday holiday.
Also toured around the site of the Australian Open – Rod Laver Arena – and then continued up to UMelbourne. Translation: my feet are killing me, that’s a lot of walking. My legs are still a bit shot and my ankles are still swollen from the flight. Tonight, we’re going to a Vietnamese restaurant. Yeah, I’m leery of it but I guess trying new food isn’t a bad thing.
8:57 p.m. – Me, joined by four attractive women at dinner…something that happens every single day of my life. How boring is this? (can you sense the sarcasm, because I’m laying it on pretty thick)
9:36 p.m. – The Harp, Boston, MA, circa 1998, just came up at dinner…it really is a good story. I’m probably blushing.
11:56 p.m. –At a place called PJ’s – shocker, another paddy pub – and I’m starting to fade. Damn you, jet lag, damn you straight to hell.
To the next step...one.
She's a history major and made for a terrific tour guide.
Enjoy.
March 25
7:30 a.m. –I was abso-freaking-loutely exhausted by the end of the night. It was a long 48-hour day. Met her roommate Trina and another friend Wenona, both nice girls. It’s morning in Australia – Good Friday to be exact. We’re hitting the town for a little stroll.
11:45 a.m. – Oops, I guess I must have gone back to bed. Wake up, little Susie.
6:24 p.m. – I tried to nap after our wonderful day touring Melbourne, but crazy brain syndrome took over. I didn’t think I packed that in my carry-on. Ugh. I wonder what it is. Great seeing Sara, though. It’s been a considerable amount of time since we’ve hung out and it’s been fun catching up on stuff.
Did the Royal Botanical Gardens today and it was lovely. I like the quiet, peaceful, nice walks. Should make a point to get to the one in NY, it’s only close by. Also saw the Shrine of Remembrance – which is similar to our Tomb of the Unknowns. It was closed, though, due to the Good Friday holiday.
Also toured around the site of the Australian Open – Rod Laver Arena – and then continued up to UMelbourne. Translation: my feet are killing me, that’s a lot of walking. My legs are still a bit shot and my ankles are still swollen from the flight. Tonight, we’re going to a Vietnamese restaurant. Yeah, I’m leery of it but I guess trying new food isn’t a bad thing.
8:57 p.m. – Me, joined by four attractive women at dinner…something that happens every single day of my life. How boring is this? (can you sense the sarcasm, because I’m laying it on pretty thick)
9:36 p.m. – The Harp, Boston, MA, circa 1998, just came up at dinner…it really is a good story. I’m probably blushing.
11:56 p.m. –At a place called PJ’s – shocker, another paddy pub – and I’m starting to fade. Damn you, jet lag, damn you straight to hell.
To the next step...one.
