A view of Melbourne from Southbank Saturday night. Lydia and I set out to see the Crown Casino Fire Show but unfortunately got sidetracked into "World Bar," which touts itself as "appealing to all cultures and tastes." We didn't buy it and figured it's lack of discernible theme or atmosphere was due to lazy marketing... Although we enjoyed our drinks and Entrée (appetizers here are called "Entrées", whereas Entrées are called "Mains"- Who knew the Aussies are more up-to-snuff on their French than the Americans?), we experienced first-hand the disadvantages of not practising tipping- poor service. The wait staff were incredibly friendly, just not all-together devoted to their jobs.
On the walk home from the CBD through Fitroz Gardens, Lydia was noting how she was glad to not be walking in the park alone, for fear of someone jumping out of the bushes and grabbing her, when, on queue, this possum popped out of the trash can a mere yard away from us. I tipped him for his performance
The next day, we made our obligatory journey to Ikea (as we do almost every two weeks) where I snapped a few photos of the Spring growth. As we move further into October, it is becoming readily apparent that we are most definitely in a very different place. Although still cool outside (average temperatures this week have been around 57 degrees), it is a bit odd to be watching UGA football, then walk outside to budding trees and longer days.
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