I took an overnight busride from Sydney to Melbourne. It was about 12 hours and I met this fascinating lady who was traveling to meet her daughter in a smaller town along the way. We hit it off right away and I felt so fortunate to being sitting by someone so genuine and pleasant. There were several jerks that took up a lot of space and were inconsiderate.
Anyways, I arrived at 6:30 and knew that most hostels wouldn't allow me to check in until 11am or noon. I decided to check a few out, to no avail. I grab a cup of tea and then venture to the i-site building for accomodation assistance. The guy can't hear me and tells me to walk 7 blocks to their main building. All I can think of is--seriously, I just walked from that direction, I am tired, I haven't showered and I just want a room. He wanted no part of it and so I made my way back to the main building.
I sit down and explain my needs to this woman. She calls 2 hostels that are full, I had checked out 2 other hostels that were full and so I decided to get back on a bus and go to Apollo Bay and lay on the beach. I need solitude, a shower and the sun.
I have discovered that although it is sunny here, it rains a lot, too. I suppose it is good since they had water restrictions the past few years, but I want sun all of the time!!!
I will be in Apollo Bay at least through Monday and then I will either stay there, longer, or return to Melbourne to give it another try. I do understand why it is full. In spite of the rain and overcast weather, it is a chill city and has a relaxed attitude. I could see myself really enjoying it here. Until later....
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Hi Harmony,
Well it's raining pretty good outside right now. I'm up here in Phoenix to meet up with the Morris's and help Sandy pick out her x-mas tree. Lute Olson will not coach this year and has just filed for divorce. The Cats are young and beat #7 Texas A&M. KU is 8-0 and ranked #3 in the nation. I'll check back and keep you posted on the games. In the meantime, be safe, be warm. Enjoy. Cheers.
Smitty
Basketball Update:
Hello again Harmony. Sandy has her tree now---YIPEE. My work is done here so we're heading to Tucson for my company's "Winter Gala". It's politically incorrect to say Christmas---Boulderdash I say!! (actually I really don't know what boulderdash means) Anyhow, UofA beat Illinois in overtime. At the half, Kansas is easily beating DePaul 34-14. It's still raining which translates to snow in the mountains. Be wicked (being good isn't as fun now is it?) I'll keep you posted.
Smitty
Thank you Smitty. I didn't realize that lute Olsen had remarried. I was in Phoenix when Bobby passed away. I have been semi-following the teams, but updates are fantastic.
Tell Sandy hello and I am glad that she has a tree. How are your kids?
It is sunny on the beach and I absolutely love it!!!
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