Melbourne, Here I Come!

This evening, I am flying to Melbourne, Australia for a week-long vacation. My plane is taking off at 11:40 p.m., so I need to get to the airport at least two hours in advance, at 9:40 p.m. I’ve always been a slow packer, and typically, I pack until the very last minute. However, this time, I want to pack well in advance for a change, and get to the airport earlier. I’ve always liked to hang around at Singapore’s Changi Airport, where there are numerous nice shops to browse. I’ll probably chill at Starbucks at some point, doing some reading while savoring a latte.

By the way, I won’t be renting a car during this trip, unlike my previous two trips to Melbourne. Initially, I wanted to drive to the Twelve Apostles via Great Ocean Road, but unfortunately, no car was available for renting for the dates I wanted. So, I’ve decided to participate in a guided bus tour to the Twelve Apostles instead. While the bus tour won’t allow me to enjoy the sights at my own leisurely pace, it does free me up from the burden of driving, which is really good, given that I’m not that skilled at driving. Aside from the Twelve Apostles, I’ll take another bus tour to the Yarra Valley to visit a few wineries. Although I’m not exactly an oenophile, I do like red wine, so I’m looking forward to the winery visit.

On top of these bus trips, while in Melbourne I’m planning to visit a gigantic suburban shopping mall to purchase some clothes. It’ll be a good opportunity for me to improve my wardrobe, so I might stay there for an extended period of time to engage in some serious shopping. Sure, I could do the same thing here in Singapore, but somehow I never get to do it over the weekends as I prefer to avoid crowds. Plus, other priorities always get in the way, like grocery shopping and visits to bookstores. I don’t know if I’ll ever become a good dresser, but I won’t become one unless I try, so we’ll see how it goes at this shopping mall.