Melbourne is awesome. I am leaving in a week and it will be really hard. The city has everything; aesthetic beauty, beaches, culture, an edge, nice people, clean environment, good bars...I couldn't have asked for anything more. Also, I had such a good working experience and that made me realize how much I love working in sports and will continue to do so in the future. I worked with good people and got to meet a lot of players in a sport that I love, I will miss all of it.
I have also another group of people I will be leaving behind that I may never see again. There's the Belgian, Tom who I met in New Zealand. We had such good times, the city wouldn't have been the same otherwise.
There's the people I worked with, such a fun group of people...it made the day go by extra fast. My friend Matty, who I met in NYC a few years back at the US Open...so great to meet up with him again. My roommates were great...I could go on and on...
My friends Mark, Dave, and Scott came to Melbourne also this past week. You'll remember Mark from such hits as "I work at Subway and I have a Master's Degree" and "I chase chickens because I'm too cheap to buy my own dinner"...and Dave and I lived in NYC right near each other for the past 2 years. It's been great having them around, and we've seen a lot more of the city now.
The other day the four of us rented a car and drove out to the Great Ocean Road, which is an amazing coastline drive the goes on for hundreds of miles starting near Melbourne and going west. The highlight of the drive is the 12 Apostles, which are rock formations right off the coast that have been formed over millions of years to create a beautiful landmark. Overall it was such a great experience, and doing it with close friends was even more memorable.
So, I think I've gotten my point across that it's been amazing here so far. It makes me remember how much I love Australia (I studied here 5 years ago), and how worth it has been to return. I have been abroad now for over 4 months and it feels like it has been 1...just crazy to think about sometimes. I have done so much so far, and cannot wait for the rest. Next week, me, Mark and Dave are headed up to Brisbane for a few days and then to the Whitsundays to do the Great Barrier Reef and some relaxation (I know, I know, I so need the relaxation...don't hate me!)...and then down to Sydney and Wollongong (the school all 3 of us met at 5 years ago) to reminisce about the days. I am so lucky to have this chance again...I cannot wait.
Well, I am glad I finally blogged, it had been way too long. I was a little busy hanging out with Andy Roddick to worry about you guys...but thanks for coming back if you have. I will make sure and be a little more proactive from here on out, because I enjoy sharing all my travel stories with you all. Until then...a link to the rest of my pictures from Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road...enjoy!
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3 comments:
Really awesome pictures Mike, not to say that my pictures of snowbanks, and heavily sanded sidewalks aren't up to par.
amazing. im so envious & wishing i had the money to come visit for a bit!
Yeah the pictures really say it all. Looks like an awesome corner of the world man. Glad to see my creation got a little face time although I gotta say I wish it was completed!!!
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