So I'm already settled in a temporary place up here in the sunny sunny coast. This part of Oz is very different from anywhere I've ever lived in my life, and that includes Cherating because we only go there several times in a year to visit Opa. If you like a lot of sun, sea water and just walking around half-naked without a care in the world, I'd say Cairns is a good place to start before you head to Ibiza or any place of that sort. I must say the tropical weather makes it feel so much like home. I guess them jackets won't be out of the closet for a verrrry long time.
The trip from the airport to Minnie Street (So Disney, can?) wasn't too appealing. It could be because of the trees and more trees I passed by that made this place looked like a complete godforsaken town. But the cab driver really did move me. He was single armed but was still able to drive. His thhhhhhick Aussie accent made it difficult for me but he still amazed me nonetheless. Wish we could have more of that in other parts of the world. Hah. That's like three degrees below the idea of wanting world peace, which is only a dream.
The flatties are just awesome. And coming from me who has experienced probably the worst flatmate experience ever, you can call this something totally unexpected. We made dinner for the past two nights and they're simply great company.
I think I've pretty much familiarized myself with the streets here. It's somewhat a grid just like good old Melbourne, which makes it simple to remember. And for most people here, cycling is the way to go. Apart from the fact that the public transportation's completely lousy (there's only buses and they only come every hour), the risk of getting run down by a cement lorry is probably close to none. I think I see more of a pedestrian traffic in the CBD, which is cool.
Oh, and I swear the Esplanade pool is by far the best thing I've encountered here. Oh yes I'm in love with it.
Four days until the nine to five starts. Scarrrrry, but exciting nonetheless :)
