devon67 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 arrived at 8am at melbourne airport activated visa, collected hire car drove down to our holiday home in mt martha so far lovely smells, different bird life, its 27 degrees, very clean, distinct lack of traffic people so friendly and weve had long chats with loads in the past 7 hours and news on a job for me only 3 days a week but my wage will cover the rent anyway its all and more of what we expected onto a chilled 3 month holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkinella Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome to Australia! :ssign19: Good to hear you arrived safely and settling in already. Enjoy! Jxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 don't worry, you'll feel much more rational when the jet-lag wears off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAPcrmboyindia Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 So Coooll to know , Have Fun :-):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlew Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Glad to hear you have arrived safe and sound. Have fun exploring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome to Melbourne and congrats on the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa57 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 You need to take an hrs drive down the esplanade towards Mornington get to the Royal hotel its a really nice old victorian style hotel good well priced food, live bands on sundays overlooking the bay Smashing almost like being back in Torquay (without the cold and rain) Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ptp113 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome to utopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Welcome to Australia, good to hear you like what you see so far and great news about the job.. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 You need to take an hrs drive down the esplanade towards Mornington get to the Royal hotel its a really nice old victorian style hotel good well priced food, live bands on sundays overlooking the bay Smashing almost like being back in Torquay (without the cold and rain) Lol Mount Martha to Mornington is only a few minutes drive, not an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa57 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 ok just a slow drive along the esplanade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Keep us updated buddy try to describe why Melbourne keeps getting voted the best city in the world to live in, all the best. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Did you manage to pick up your pint of milk and pot of honey at customs....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon67 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 been on mount martha beach in the water..bit cold..sunny 24 degrees beach was empty....only one dog and owner mornington is a nice relaxed place....yes been shopping $95 for a weeks worth of food..was a bit shocked on how cheap it is chicken $7.99 per kilo from butcher and 2 litres of wine for $13 people so friendly and cars dont drive fast activated bank account today, applied for medicare card and sent off forms for tax ref number busy busy looking for a car tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 been on mount martha beach in the water..bit cold..sunny 24 degreesbeach was empty....only one dog and owner mornington is a nice relaxed place....yes been shopping $95 for a weeks worth of food..was a bit shocked on how cheap it is chicken $7.99 per kilo from butcher and 2 litres of wine for $13 people so friendly and cars dont drive fast activated bank account today, applied for medicare card and sent off forms for tax ref number busy busy looking for a car tomorrow give it time, its OK to feel like this on day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 95 bucks for a weeks shopping...! Bread and water....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 been on mount martha beach in the water..bit cold..sunny 24 degreesbeach was empty....only one dog and owner mornington is a nice relaxed place....yes been shopping $95 for a weeks worth of food..was a bit shocked on how cheap it is chicken $7.99 per kilo from butcher and 2 litres of wine for $13 people so friendly and cars dont drive fast activated bank account today, applied for medicare card and sent off forms for tax ref number busy busy looking for a car tomorrow That's probably because the cops are very keen to dish out speeding fines, you have to watch your speedo at all times... wait till the hoons come out on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 been on mount martha beach in the water..bit cold..sunny 24 degreesbeach was empty....only one dog and owner mornington is a nice relaxed place....yes been shopping $95 for a weeks worth of food..was a bit shocked on how cheap it is chicken $7.99 per kilo from butcher and 2 litres of wine for $13 people so friendly and cars dont drive fast activated bank account today, applied for medicare card and sent off forms for tax ref number busy busy looking for a car tomorrow Glad you're enjoying it devon. Don't know that part of Aus at all but it sounds nice. Waiting for the backlash on your comment "was a bit shocked on how cheap it is chicken $7.99 per kilo from butcher and 2 litres of wine for $13" There will be people dispute the cost and swear you are telling lies. See you've already had one comment about bread and water. We felt like you do when we arrived and pleased to say the feelings not worn off 20 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Down Under Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 ok just a slow drive along the esplanade That is with driving slowly. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon67 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 95 bucks for a weeks shopping...! Bread and water....? yes at aldi...not as posh as coles, but great value a full trolley of food, fresh veg, meat etc etc it can be done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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