The first week is nearly over (50 weeks to go) (Melbourne)

Sitting again at the Federation Square, enjoying the sun (27 degrees), the passing people and the entertainment around me, I have to say I feel well. Not too well, I do feel a little bit lonely, even if I have met many people through work and hostels. I even go out tonight, meeting again some new people. But friends and family are far away. I am not sure where to put these feelings but I am somehow sure they will pass, as everything else so far.

I have started the training for my new job. I am still not excited about it and sometimes it comes to mind I just should have done the hospitality jobs. But again, I have done that already, nothing new about it.

G’day mate. Welcome to Australia. (Melbourne)

After a few exhausting days, I am now sitting in my room and listening to the rain outside. Time again for my blog, methinks. I arrived after an easy flight (though I couldn’t sleep) in Sydney and passed through immigration and customs. On my way to the next flight, I quickly grabbed a coffee and a sandwich—oh my, was that expensive. I really have to look better out for my money from now on. Shame it isn’t as cheap as Thailand ;)

I finally arrived in Melbourne after a few hours. I was scared and not so sure anymore that I had actually made the right decision. But it was a bit late now to change my plan. I took the SkyBus to the city center, where my hostel is located. After arrival, the bus company offered a free hotel transfer from Southern Cross Station, which was very comfortable.

I decided to stay in a dorm for a few days to save some money on accommodation. I really wished that there would be some girls in my room, but for my luck, just guys. But all of them were nice and friendly.