My husband and I arrived in Melbourne last July 2013. Until now. I still can't believe that I am actually living in a different country. The first few days were the most difficult. From the airport, we took the taxi van which cost us a whopping AUD $85 (Php 3400.00).
It was really difficult to carry 2 large boxes, 3 luggages and 2 bags. Good thing that my ever-reliable husband brought a cart which made it easier for us to transfer the boxes to the service apartment. When we got here, it was really cold. I didn't realise that wearing a synthetic knitted jacket and a shirt were not enough because golly I was freezing! When we got to the service apartment, our room was not yet available so we had no choice but to wait in the business room. Feeling jet lagged, we sat in the couch and slept like a baby. After 2 hours, the receptionist woke us up to inform that we can go to our room now. We stayed in one fully furnished flat with one bath tub (yehey!). Small but very cosy, enough for a young married couple. But when we got in the room, feeling really lethargic..all we wanted to do was to sleep.
When we woke up it was already 2:30 in the afternoon, we still have time to stroll around the city. Not only that, we were both famished. So we went outside to find food. I felt sudden comfort when I saw the 711 store because it was something familiar to me (who doesn't).
Feeling a little adventurous, we decided to look for another food store. Since it was my first day, I had to take my photo opportunity.
And of course, with my hubby..
As we walked passed by Russell Street, we saw Target Centre. Once again, another familiar store (Not that we have Target in the Philippines, I usually watch youtube gurus buy stuff from Target). Our very first dinner was composed of Beef Noodles and California Maki. It was delicious for someone who was very hungry. It cost us $2 for the Maki, $18 for two big bowls of Beef Noodles and $4.80 for the 2 bottled water. We had to refill our water using the water fountain( still wasn't sure if it is clean and safe). For a newcomer, I consider our meal very expensive because in the Philippines these would only cost us like $4.
I checked how much a haircut cost. Look at that.. $25 for ladies while you have to pay $15 for men. I usually pay $4 for my haircut in the Philippines. I knew I was being ridiculous, comparing the cost and all. Please bear with me, I just got here. Not only that, I am also known for being stingy.
We head home after our dinner. We watched TV shows that I barely understood (except for MasterChef - food needs no words) and really crappy commercials. Because of the jet lag, we couldn't help ourselves but to sleep. Zzzzzz...
Alright, until the next blog. Thank you for reading!
Love,
Nikki D.
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