Monday, Feb 6th
The super bowl game was at 10am Australian time. (Sunday night football for the US is Monday morning for Australia). I was excited for the win, since Aaron Ross, cornerback from the University of Texas, was on the winning team- The Giants beat the Patriots, 21-17. What a nail biter! Eli Manning was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time after this win. This game was the most watched program in United States television as of yet. I was so surprised at the number of Australians who also follow American football. It was so funny to be watching the game across the world with Aussie followers.
Then we headed for the airport and were on our way to Melbourne. Kristy has a friend, Kim, who lives there. The flight was quick, but I got some more reading done in my book- it’s getting intense! That night, Kim had us over for an Aussie barbie. We cooked up a storm and chilled with Kim’s roommates. They are really nice. We talked and got to know each other. I shared about the farm and my family. They were fascinated by our traditions and quirky get-togethers.
Tuesday, Feb 7th
Kim showed us some cute little boutiques on Bridge Street. We bought some sundresses and accessories. It felt just like the drag in Austin. We had lunch at a great little Vietnamese place. I love all of the outdoor seating at the many quaint eateries. The atmosphere along the shops and restaurants is very similar to that of Italy. I wish we had more of that feel in Texas, but I guess it’s usually too hot for that. It provides such a laid back and relaxed feel to the evening. Servers aren’t trying to flip tables and no one’s in a rush. Let’s take that up in America? How about less progress and workaholics and longer lunches and socialization. Let’s live longer and enjoy more.
Then, Kristy and I painted our nails and played cards with some of Kim’s roommates. Next, we went to Bridge Hotel. It’s a pub/restaurant that is two stories in the middle of an ally way with little nooks to eat and hang out in. It’s the coolest place I’ve ever been to with a mutli-layer, cultured feel to it, like a restaurant in a narrow alley way in Venice.
We hung out on a balcony with chairs and could talk to people on the other side if we wanted to, with people walking below, talking and eating. I met some great lads here too. Some mates were in town from South Australia. They were here for work. It was interesting talking to wheat farmers and learning about their trade. And they weren’t too bad on the eyes either. ;)
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