Perth to Melbourne Travel Day

About to leave Perth.

We were up a little after 5AM and at the airport by 6:30.  We each have 2 bags for checkin and the kiosks for getting boarding passes only allowed one.  Because we came international we were able to book all our flights for 2 bags.  Anyway, after some confusion we went through the international priority business lineup and were successful in getting all our bags checked.

 

 



We took a taxi from Melbourne airport to the Hemisphere Convention Centre and Hotel and John made checking in a quick and effortless process.  Everything that a guest might need, you contact the front desk.  After settling into the room, we went for a walk down South Road and went grocery and "refreshment" shopping, as the prices at the hotel were a bit steep.

 

They have "555" phone numbers in Australia



Bowling Club here is not 5 or 10 pin.

 

 

Stores and malls in Perth closed at 5.  We were relieved to learn that in Melbourne they are open to 11PM.

 

After dropping the groceries off, we went to the corner Chinese Noodle Bar and had supper.   The internet at the hotel is a little wonky and to get full service we have to be downstairs in the lobby... for some reason up in the room and being plugged in (blue cable), we are not able to get google or facebook, while downstairs and wireless we can.

 

We seem to have brought the "bad" weather with us... It was 40C until we came, but today's high was 24 and now tonight it is windy out there.  I looked now and it is 18/19C and rain for the next two days!  We will find something to do though I am sure.