Sunday, July 18, 2010

free lady in melbourne

Just wanted to follow that cheery post. I had an amazing four days in Melbourne. This is the first time I've travelled sans parents. It's funny how a collection of days where nothing monumental happened can add up to an important experience. It's only this year that I started to think seriously about travelling and this trip just reignited that passion.

To be able to wander and to not know where you are. To be able to meet people you never would have met. Something about travelling makes you more adventurous and daring. It makes you want to do things you never would normally do. I love that feeling.

Me and my sister walked through the laneways of rainy Melbourne and it was so much fun and such a shock to the system. Perth is so quiet- I did not fully appreciate how true that statement was until my trip. When we got back I felt we were living in a zombie town. Melbourne is also a lot more trendy and polished. All the girls were very fashionable- I had serious shoe envy.

At the same time it makes me appreciative of how peaceful Perth can be. We have amazing beaches, a very relaxed atmosphere and less traffic. My friends and family are here. It's where I grew up.

I can't wait to travel outside of Australia, it makes me giddy just thinking about it.

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