Archive for March, 2006

Aireys Inlet

Monday, March 20th, 2006

While cyclone Larry left his trail of destruction around Cairns, the Melbourne weather was just fine today. This contrast is not too strange when you take Australia’s monstrosity into consideration - often overlooked by those who haven’t visited this continent yet. This is the sixth biggest country, and the largest island on the planet. The […]

Commonwealth Games

Saturday, March 18th, 2006

Last Wednesday I watched the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2006, which are held in Melbourne this year. Although the Yarra river is only a couple of km away, I didn’t go and watch on Federation Square but watched it on the telly instead. Partly because I’m simply not that dedicated to sports, and […]

Settling in

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

I arrived to Melbourne two and a half weeks ago, and it already feels like home. You’d have to try really really hard not to immediately love Melbourne. The world’s most liveable city? Definitely. It’s a big city that doesn’t feel like one: a pitoresque metropolis.
I’ve joined the Juggling Club to enhance my juggling skills, […]