Sunset from Port Melbourne
22 December 2013
Author: bohopunk
A drive around Port Philip Bay
I took Friday off originally to go snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, but then decided to be responsible and purchase a much needed refrigerator. The blue cooler really wasn’t cutting it. I toyed with canceling my day off, but ultimately decided to take it as a stay-cation day. On about Wednesday, we decided this […]
The Cricket
[The] Cricket seems to be a big thing here; there especially seems to be a pretty big rival between Australia and England. Naturally, when friends asked us if we wanted to go to a one day cricket tournament we said YES! Upon arrival, we were given these AMAZING headband / wigs. We made our way […]
The best Chocolate Chip Cookies ever!
Today I spent the afternoon with a dear friend of mine. One of our stops was a cute little French bakery where she had a brownie that I was quite jealous of. After our manicures, we bummed around Port Melbourne a bit and I got the hankering to make cookies. Just before I left the […]
Moving (in) Day!
After 2 long months, our personal items have finally cleared Australian customs and have been delivered to our apartment. Very few boxes have been unpacked, but it’s already starting to feel more like home. Already there are things that I wasn’t expecting to see in Australia…you know, things that should have gone to storage or […]
Couch to 5k…
…starts today. A few months ago I said to Ben, “If we’re going to live in Australia, we should become beach runners.” He kindly reminded me that I only run when being chased and am more likely to swing first. This morning, as I stood drinking my coffee admiring the beach from my new near […]
Merry Christmas from Melbourne!
I’ve been having some difficulty getting into the Christmas spirit this year. I think perhaps because everything is opposite; it’s Christmas, but we’re gearing up for high summer and back to school shopping. To help get into the spirit, we went on a walking tour in search of Christmas decorations. Alright, this isn’t Christmas, but […]
The Great Ocean Road in 2 Days
Last weekend was finally nice, so we decided to head down The Great Ocean Road. We didn’t have a solid plan; we didn’t have a hotel room reserved; we didn’t really know what to expect. All I knew was what I’d seen on Pinterest and read in a brochure that I’d picked up at the […]
Can I move my dogs to Australia? (part 2)
I thought I’d catch you up quickly on the state of Astrid and Gizmo’s import to Australia…. After the USDA reopened at the end of October, we were able to proceed with the process: 5. Official Government Veterinarian must complete the Rabies Vaccination and RNAT Declaration: Turns out the girl at the vet’s office was […]
What you need to know….
…about immigrating to Melbourne. Pronunciation: Mel-bin, not Mel-born or Mel-burn, Mel-bin. I guess they forgot that there is an “R” in the second syllable. We’re just going to roll with it, since we already stand out enough. Banking: The banks here charge for everything (making a deposit or withdrawal, talking to the teller, having not […]