And here we go....

Last week I was in Melbourne for training. I've been at my new job for about 3 weeks now and I really like it. It's very busy and we're short staffed, but we're getting there! We've hired 4 more people in my department so I'm hoping that we'll be more on our feet by next month. My manager seems really great so I'm thankful for that!! And everyone in the office is very friendly. And they all work well together. The training that I took was to learn the company's computer system. The course was really busy but good. I didn't see all of the city of course but I was happy with what I did get to see. It's a beautiful city and reminded me of Montreal. Lots of great old buildings, yummy restaurants, wonderful shopping, and lots of entertainment.

I know this pic is dark but it was night time! :) This is along the river by the casino.

I love when the trees are all lit up. Very pretty. This is outside the casino. I went with a couple of girls from work and they were really into the drinking and gambling!! If anyone knows me...I have no interest at all in the casinos. But, I did go in to check it out...and to have some drinks! The casino was pretty big and the vibe is always fun. But, no gambling for me. I'm all about saving my money for shopping!

My favourite food...seafood. Love it.

We also did some city cruisin' on the tram. Great way to get around the city and there's a free one!! My feet were getting really sore though because we would start our sightseeing as soon as our course was done each day which means I was still in high heels! By Friday my feet were sooooo sore! But I got to see quite a bit.

Of course you can't go to Melbourne and not check out Flinders Station. The main train station for the city. It's huge and beautiful.

And you can't go to a big city and not catch a show!!! My favourite thing to do. So, one of my coworkers and I went to see Guys and Dolls. It was great. Amazing dancing and singing and quite funny. It was set in New York City in the 1940's and I must say that the Aussie's did a great American accent. That was my highlight of the trip!

The exhibition building. Huge.

Some narrow little streets...just like Montreal. Quite similiar to Montreal but English!

I also went to the Victoria Market which is quite popular in the city. It's pretty huge. The market sells everything....your typical fruit/veggies to hardware supplies to pet supplies to clothes to footwear...you get the picture! I picked up some new pj's for Shamus and B.

So, I flew back to Brisbane on Friday night. And spent the whole weekend bonding with Darrylie and the kiddies!! We had a wonderful weekend. Did lots together and the kids were happy to have me back!