Melbourne weekend

The Off to Melbourne on Thursday 26th November for a long week and Bar Mitzvah, so the Saturday before I had a pedicure. But on the Friday 20th November we went to see Cats the musical as always wanted to see it, but never managed. So went into the city early to get food but didn't have too much time so just went to Harry's wheels then Starbucks for coffee. Delta Goodrem plays Grizabella and I expected her part to be bigger but she nailed the climax of the iconic song "Memory". I enjoyed it but still think my favourite is Wicked as didn't appear to have as much a storyline as some of the other shows. But there was some quite entertaining cats especially the tomcat who is a street wise urban cats who raps. Then luckily on the Thursday before we were going to Melbourne for the weekend, I had a study day which finished early. Which gave me time to decide what to pack as no idea what weather would be like, so unsure what to take. Diego kindly dropped us off at the airport, so got there 8.45pm and Tiago got something to eat which wasn't the best but I didn't bother then we wandered to the gate. Was a flight to Darwin in front of ours which didn't end up leaving til about 9.50 which meant our flight was late leaving as supposed to leave at 9.45pm. Didn't end up up getting to Melbourne til about 12.30 which was over an hour later than expected. Get luggage looked at taxi line very long, so got skybus into city was abit of a queue but didn't end up waiting too long. Once in city got taxi from train station to Amy and Ryan's place which was only a 5-10 minute journey and got to there's just before 2am. Felt abit bad as Amy and Ryan waited up for us but nothing we could of done, so everyone was very tired so straight to bed. On the Friday Tiago got up 7am, as working in the Melbourne office today, I was going to go for breakfast for him but too tired and got up 8.45am. Left 10am first stop breakfast and far too much choice was not really sure what I fancied ended up just having coffee and fruit. It was then time to look round the shops and so much choice found a lovely shop 'Storm' which we don't have in Sydney. Bought a few things from there and was reasonably priced got jeans since never bought any with me and might need later, also a top and cardigan. Looked round quite a few shops and was some shoes I liked at Nine West but was good and didn't buy as would too much luggage. Got to Amy and Ryan's place at 3pm as there had kindly left me the key in case I wanted to go back during the day. Had bought coffee, yoghurt and banana as not had any lunch and not eating til 8pm tonight so thought best have something obviously got too distracted with shops. My aim was to only stay a while then go back out but ended up staying til 6ish when Tiago got back to drop off backpack. I ended up wearing my new white jeans and blue cardigan as the weather had turned and was now abit chilly so was a good job that I bought the jeans. We then made our way to the city, the train station was only a 5 minute walk away and train took us straight to flinders station. It was then to make our way to the restaurant to meet Amy and Ryan for dinner which was a 15-20 minute along south bank. Eating at Munich Brauhaus a traditional German restaurant with Bavarian beers, German bands and hearty meals in a vast lively space with timber decor. We got there first and the person on door didn't understand Tiago at first just don't think she was listening probably. Since was a German restaurant thought best have a German beer but was very hard to drink then we shared pretzel and garlic bread to start. I then wanted the duck but unfortuantely none left so had the salmon, Tiago had the pork belly which was very big. After we finished eating had a competition to hold the beer glass which Amy did she did well but didn't win came 2nd. After this we went to the Crown casino for a drink and have a go on the tables me and Tiago both got a free $10 which I used on the slot machine. But I didn't win anything and Tiago tried roulette he wanted to do black jack but couldn't find a table he wanted all of them was nearly $20. Ryan played roulette and did quite well won in the end but at first lost then went in again after a dance and managed to win his bids plus extra. Not sure what time we ended up leaving but got taxi back then straight to bed when home. On Saturday morning Ryan got up early to go to Ikea with his friends whilst we all slept and when we got up went for brunch. As Melbourne is known for having excellent brunches, it didn't disappoint we went to Lucky Penny on chapel street. I had eggs with crumpet, was great coffee, great food, lovely decor and friendly helpful staff which was a bonus. Afterwards go to the shops as Amy and Tiago had to buy present for Harriet son's bar mitzvah tomorrow just got a sports gift voucher. Me and Tiago then did abit more shopping whilst Amy headed back to meet Ryan as now back from Ikea. We just ended up buying a bottle of wine for Amy and Ryan a bottle of wine to say thank you for having us stay. By the time we got back the stuff Ryan had bought from Ikea was already in the flat had got clothes rails, small table and chairs for outside and bedside table. We helped him to put the table and chairs together as we decided we would have a BBQ later and be nice to sit outside on the balcony. We then all went to Melbourne market to buy food for the BBQ we got steak for me, Tiago and Amy, but Ryan is vegetarian so got tuna steak. The Melbourne was nice lots of food to try, so much choice so took us abit to choose what we wanted also got some cheese and dips to have later. Once back we got back me, Tiago and Amy say on the balcony to have cheese, dips, crackers and sparkling wine very nice whilst Ryan had a rest. We were going to go the zumbo cafe which wasn't far from their aparment to try some of the desserts but ended up just staying in. So we didn't end up doing much the rest of the day had BBQ later with some roster vegetables was very nice. Then we just watched TV and helped Ryan with his ikea purchases, we didn't have a late night as think all tried from last night. The next morning woke up late then was breakfast just under earth were there lived just had breakfast durkan with halloumi cheese. Me, Tiago and Amy then all went to Harriet's son Ben's Bar Mitzvah, Amy invited Ryan but he declined to come. It was a lovely celebration but was very strange the ladies and men have to be separated by plant pots which got moved for whilst we were dancing and eating. But at least we still got to have some nice cocktails to drink and wasn't that hungry since we had only just had breakfast. I was so glad that Amy came as otherwise I wouldn't of known anyone since wasn't allowed to socialise with Tiago and was his boss. We stayed for a while then lucky one Tiago's other work colleagues kindly gave us a lift back to Amy's apartment even though was abit out of her way. When we got back quickly got changed the we went to their local pub to have a drink and something to eat just shared a pizza each couple. It was then time for us to go to to the airport and lucky flight was on time and Diego and Gabi picked us up from airport.