It was really nice this morning, because me and Nikki woke up in our private double room, that looks like it belongs in a huge country manor - not a hostel... we've finally found our standard. Don't know how Steve got on - he was in a dorm with 7 others. Once we were all ready, we met in the dining room for some breakfast and then went out for a walk. We started by walking up Fitzroy Street and popping in a couple of the shops. We went into a small supermarket and Nikki found some bargains on the meat - she managed to get some chicken and some mince... so, no noodles for us tonight... yippee!
After shopping we all took a walk into Albert Park, where we sat down and had a picnic in the sunshine. When we were all finished, Steve took a walk up to Commercial Road (which is known to be like Brunswick Street... with loads of cafés and bookshops (he he)). Me and Nikki went and found the pub, the Elephant & Wheelbarrow, and then walked back to the hostel.
This afternoon, me and Nikki went for a walk down Acland Street, which is the one that was buzzing last night. It was a lot different today... what with most people having jobs to go to in the week! We passed a pub with a TAB and Nikki collected her winnings from the Melbourne Cup. For a $3 each way bet - she won $12... not bad for finishing 3rd! Afterwards we took a walk down to the beach, where we met Steve and then sat around people watching... it was packed. At one point a rather large woman collapsed in the sea and it was so busy nobody noticed - either that or they didn't care!
We came back at about 5pm this evening, had showers and rushed down a quick Thai chicken curry because we were going out... we'd booked to go to the 'Official Neighbours Trivia Night'. The excitement started before we were ready to leave though... when she was straightening her hair, Nikki somehow managed to set off the smoke alarms. We heard them, but ignored them (after checking the coast was clear of course) - but within minutes THREE FIRE ENGINES had arrived, and the fireman were banging on our door (luckily we'd just put some clothes on). Nikki appeared a little disappointed - she said the firemen were all too old for her (I don't know what she was planning on doing if a younger one turned up!?) - with the youngest being about 45 (ha ha). With us safely out of the hostel, we took a walk up the road and into the pub (the Elephant & Wheelbarrow) where we were sat on a table with some other 'Neighbours fanatics'... we wished Vicky and Wilksi were there too... they would've loved it!
Throughout the night we took part in a trivia quiz and met some of the stars - including Janelle, Rachel, Scott Parker, Malcolm Kennedy and... the LEGEND... Dr Karl Kennedy. Bouncer the Dog even made a made an appearance. At the end of the night Dr Karl's band 'Waiting Room' did a gig, which was really good - because they only perform once a month and he's off to England next week! We had an amazing time, got drunk and met some really cool people. We even bumped into Adam (of Adam and Ash)... yep, he was drunk... on goon!
Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours... yippee!
2 comments:
Neighbours ! Gosh didn't know that it was still going,who is Karl Kennedy?, last time I watched it I think Scott and Charlene had just got married.!!
Shame Melbourne is just a little bit too far for Uncle Colin to attend the 'shout'
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