Meet my new friends from Sydney

Circular Quay, Sydney - with Azrael *lol*

And all I want is a friend to travel and eat lots of food with! I get homesick everyday yet photos like these remind me of what being far away is all about. The last plane ride I took yesterday was terrible. Lots of clouds, plane's lights were reflecting on them and you'd easily mistake it for sparking engines or whatsoever. Ooh I thought I was going to die.

Melbourne at 40,000 ft was engulfed with dark fog, pollution rather. It was 10 degrees cold when we landed. Feels like flying subtracts 10 years or so in my lifespan. Oh well.



Sydney this time was worth the flight. Look at these furry friends saying hello.


This is not a souvenir toy.

When I get back in Manila, I shall be back to my own state like these lazy kangaroos:


Mga tamad!

satisfied, relaxed, or jumping around.

At The Langham

Last Tuesday, we celebrated Vincent's and Tito Emboy's birthdays at the Langham Palace Hotel. They have a classy restaurant which has an extensive selection in their buffet.



Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Australian, seafood, and lots lots lots of desserts!



I feel good!


Happy Birthday Vincent and Tito Emboy :)


Vincent "PS3 Boxing Champion" Ibarra


Tita Cora, Tito Emboy, and Anya Kulit.

Long Day at the City

Today I woke up early to finally walk around the city by myself, or at least with my little sister Liza. Our travel mate and mama's BFF Nanay also arrived in the morning via Philippine Airlines. She was very energetic as usual without any signs of flight fatigue or jetlag. She pushed mama to come and join our walkathon.



In the end, all 5 of us trekked towards the Victoria State Library then to the shopping centers in the city. Joni, me, Liza, Mama, and Nanay. It was very cold but I bet all of us were itching to spend some.



At Bourke street, I found my little heaven of fashion. It's called Sportsgirl and at last, I now own a pair of those liquid latex tights.



Liza and I asked to be left while the others fetch Anya from school. The two of us went to 3 different shopping malls - Myer, David Jones, and Target. Next time we'll go back again to shop even more :D Now I am happy again.

With frozen faces and tired legs, Liza and I just had to grab a seat at Mcdonald's. I was also curious at how this fastfood branch would be different from the one in the Philippines. Everything here is self-service and you have to pay for ketchup. The burger also looks lonely.



That's all for now, we'll be flying to Sydney in a day or two to celebrate Anya's 6th birthday there.

ET Go Home

It's 5 days of being here in Australia and a looonggg way to go. I enjoy playing with Anya but I have yet to trek the streets for an authentic dora the explorer travel experience. I want to get lost, in the streets and in translation. With a back pack and a map in tow. I can't find a map here though.

Other than that, of course a part of me misses Manila. There's just so much more happening in my world than here. I feel like having withdrawal syndromes, I want to move, go out and be merry. There's so much to celebrate and party for! At least we are all still alive today right? Carpe diem!

Government corruption aside, it's so much happier in my world. Although I believe young adults here also have their own world similar to mine (hanging out, enjoying cocktails and light funny conversations). And contrary to many persons' beliefs - going out, socializing, and enjoying fashion does not require a person to waste money. It's natural like the air, you just have to breathe it in. It doesn't also mean that you are not planning for the future or being stupid. It just means you have time for everything and are doing what you love. True that, God wants us to find happiness and goodness. Everything else just falls into place. When one gets old, you can only wish you can rewind everything back in time and wish you had more F.U.N


I'm feeling home/world sick and found comfort with this dog named Rico


Now I am enjoying alone time in the house. whew.

Lace and Anya at the Melbourne Museum

The name of my tour guide and museum curator is Anya. She showed us around Melbourne Museum and even wore a dinosaur hat.


Outside the museum


Being silly with dino teeth

I am very impressed with the museum's extensive collection and features. I especially like the science, fashion, and psychology areas.





For Anya, the most important piece inside the museum is this:



Fossilized dinosaur poo.

Rice Bar in Swanston St.

Today was a rainy day so we had to stay at home except for some shopping after attending Anya's general assembly. Vincent said we'll visit a Sushi Bar but we ended up in a Chinese Resto nearby called Rice Bar.


Here's Anya and me getting ready for a dinner out. She likes to watch me putting on my powder and lip balm. She used my powder brush and asked for shiny lips. Then she got her make up kit and we made her cheeks quiet red. We had to fix it with tissue afterwards :)



And as I was trying to get an outfit shot for styleandrelax.net, Anya insists that she joins in the photo.


Finally we got to walk outside, it was chilling cold but I was excited to eat more.


Donald Duck


Chicken Feet & Mushroom

Koko Black at Lygon Street

One of the places I visited the last time I went to Melbourne was Koko Black. Since my last trip was only one day - Koko Black reminds me of sad goodbyes and limited time with my niece Anya. Not anymore.



Take two, at Koko Black. This time, we can cap every night here if we wish.



Anya remembers so much about my last trip, what we ordered and everything. I had the same Belgian hot chocolate. Anya had an icecream from Casa del Gelato.


So many truffles and chocolate creations to choose from!


One truffle costs Php 70 or AUD 2.50 - crazy but delicious. It melts in my mouth and the cocoa powder's texture is priceless.



Most importantly, spending time with Anya who said I'm the girl she loves most in the whole world :)