I’m currently (totally wrote this last night) on the plane back to NZ after a long weekend in Melbourne. I almost missed the flight (there’s something new for me lol) however i did consider missing it purposefully. I also considered running off the plane, although I am now over the pacific and not the strongest swimmer.
Anyway I had such a great time. We came on a connecting flight which stopped in Sydney and we missed our connecting flight but that was actually great as I got to spend more time with my gorgeous friend Tay and meet her lovely boyfriend, Patty. We made it to Melbs only 20 minutes late.
We walked in, dropped our gear and went straight out to catch up with my friends Nikita and Rosie on Chapel Street. So good to see them! Been far too long.
A few drinks turned into a few more. We bar hopped till 3 or 4am, found the nearest Hungry Jacks (Burger King by another name for all the non Aussies) and taxi’d home.
Thursday saw us meet my good friend, Lisa for brunch in Richmond. She was heading off to Tassie so I was lucky to catch her.
We shopped around there then over on Chapel, meeting Freddie for a quick coffee then running back to change ready for the St Kilda official function and game v Collingwood.
We got ready as quick as possible but we were about 1.5hrs late to the function. We only had time for some wine and dinner before bounce.
We ended up watching only the first half. We met some funny people in the function and spent the rest of the time making friends at the bar.
We left for the Casino and I managed to fall (gracefully so I’m told however I definitely have my doubts) down an entire flight of concrete stairs. Yeah. That hurt. I now have a ridiculous bruise on my butt. It’s about 20cm wide and 10cm high at the biggest point. It’s a lovely purpley black oval. My ankle is considerably bruised too but mainly just my ego. I blame the free flow champers at the function and Ru’s heels that I was wearing.
I ran into a childhood family friend at the casino, such a nice surprise! We had a few drinks before we headed to Boutique in South Yarra. Freddie joined us and we danced all night, had a great time.
Saturday we were screwed. So tired. We had brunch about 2? Then napped. Dinner at Miss Chu was amazing though and we went for a big walk after to compensate for our day-long laziness.
Sunday I met another childhood friend, Adam and his girlfriend for brunch (really into brunch at the moment if you hadn’t guessed) in Elwood and checked out their wicked new pad.
Ru and I headed for Chadstone Mall where I grabbed a few things and introduced Ru to my fave jeans, they’re amazing. Armani Exchange if you’re wondering. She walked out with two pairs.
I ran to say a too short goodbye to a friend I had met there, Tim, then it was time to head to the airport.
Massive thanks to Ru ad Dave for their hospitality – you guys rock and I will be back VERY soon. Yep.
Sounds like you and your friends had a great time in Melbourne. Though my girlfriend and I have never been, we do plan on visiting in the near future.
We did! You two def need to get there, there’s an awesome culture and the best food. 🙂