26 Feb 2010, Posted by Cat in News, 1 Comment. Tagged conventions, friends, writing

Melbourne

Make the long trek from Wollongong, NSW to Croydon South, Vic yesterday: walked to Conniston station, caught train to Wolli Creek, changed to the domestic terminal line, flew Virgin Blue to Tullamarine airport, caught the city Xpress bus to Southern Cross station and then the Met train to Croydon where Sarah picked me up in her car. Bizzarely, each connection was timely and flawless. I didn’t have to wait long at any point.

Sarah and Jamie’s new house is stunning. One of those solid old double brick houses with many rooms, high plaster ceilings and a massive backyard. They have 3 chooks. I had no idea you could pat chooks and that they follow you round like little dogs! Aside from the chook pen, the yard also features a slab hut circa 1880, a well and three ancient, stoic trees.

In a little while I’ll be going into the city to oggle at all the shiny Melbournian shops, then on to Continuum 6 to catch up with some buddies.