Next day plans: I’m heading to Great Ocean Road on Friday and will be in Adelaide on Sunday. I will travel with French guy called Serge. Met him today, we had a chat and I noticed I could imagine to travel with him and obviously he agreed the same with me... so, we marched to travel agency on Fed Square, rented a car and will hit the road on Friday morning early. Since the car rental was 107AUD + gas we thought to find one more person to travel with us to share the costs. After checking notice board on a popular hostel on Flinders Lane and few phone calls we found a nice Canadian girl called Emma. Had a lunch all together and everything feels good. So, it’s three of us, new car, two good drivers (Serge and Emma) and a scenic route of Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide. Fantastic! It feels good to back on the road again.
I could have also taken one of these package trips but GOR - I think it’s bigger value with car share and some nice travel company to get everything out of it. Must beat bus companies and those ridiculously expensive prices they are asking for from poor backpackers.
Today I also met a very first Finnish person in Australia. His name is Kimmo and despite he is very busy with work and everything he was gracious enough to try to solve out my internet connection problem. Connection worked slowly for a while, and computer is a bit faster now but at home –it still doesn’t connect. He did a lot anyway, and I really appreciate it. I think I need to save all the documents and pics from my laptop and re-boot it again (which is a bit bigger thing to do). Will need help in that. Let’s see where I can do that. Yep, but points to Kimmo for very kind help. He is nice person, indeed.
keskiviikko 10. helmikuuta 2010
9.2.2010 Richmond, Melbourne
Have I told you my internet connection doesn’t work? I have N O I D E A what sucks in this damn machine. Am a bit pissed off since organising couches, job hunting, fitness class bookings, CS events checking, everything e v e r y t h i n g e v e r y t h i n g seems to happen via internet today. *ngnh, argh* And staying in touch with friends and family of course (the most important ones). Cannot we just return to beginning of 90s when nobody knew of internet, online contacts and staying in touch 24hrs?
My dear mini-HP is in Finnish language and because of that -> my flat mates are unable to help me. The hope awoke today again since posting to Dundernews discussion group and literally begging help on my knees there guess what - got a phone call today from a Finnish guy living and working in IT in Melbourne We’ll meet tomorrow and I hope he has some fresh ideas what to try to fix the problem. I would appreciate another ideas than throwing the laptop from the balcony or using kitchen hammer to make a minced laptop pie...
It was weird to speak Finnish by the way. Haven’t met a single Finn here in Melb. After spending a while abroad you naturally change your thinking language into English. Last Finns were the ones In Deco Backpackers in Queenstown, NZ. Have met one Estonian though. Heaps of English, Irish, Scottish. Lovely girl from Iran, another one from NY and a bunch of Aussies. Who I forgot? French, Germans, Turkies. Oh yeah, some south Americans.
All are great but Aussies are especially great. Pretty laid-back, relaxed, funny. “No worries, mate!” “Noup!” But I’m always a bit worried since I was born in darkness. What a good excuse to explain my serious face. No, nobody haven’t died, this is just me, I’m not always with a big smile on my face. Love to have fun though and even though am not smiling 24hrs a day can have great time.
This country is very multicultural. If you walk in Melbourne streets you see business men, their well-dressed stylish PAs, Greeks, Italians , Chinese, backpackers all over the world ...and I think, all the nationalities. it’s very interesting street life here. I can easily spend hours in coffee shop or restaurant just watching people and wondering their life stories. Last week I noticed I went to coffee shop to write post cards. In 2,5 hrs I did 1,5 cards. Do the math – street life watching is good entertainment here. And way much cheaper than movies for example. Can get a good tan too ;)
I‘m still travelling with my red Björn Borg hand bag, as exploded as it starts to be. Had to put it in hold for a moment since every day someone was asking me if I’m Swedish and where did you get that bag? It must be a cool bag huh since everybody are talking about that. Usually I say nooo I’m not from Sweden and bought it from second hand market in Hellsinki. Which is true. Option two (random one) ; I also might say I’m from Lapland. They have no idea where Lapland is; and then I can explain and they are still a bit confused because people cannot locate Scandinavian countries, not to mention northern parts of Finland on the map... or I’m very bad at describing the location:/ Good fun though if you like free entertainment. On a worse day I just say got it in Finland, I’m not Swedish but like older men. Which is a joke, hope you got it? ;) Next time, I think, I will ask you wanna buy it? Or hey, maybe I could sell it in Facebook to someone “wannabe-Swedish”? If Stefano and Richard manage to buy Vyökatu flat I’m gonna make a big money with my red Björn Borg. Coolio!
Have also noticed that have been writing same things to blog twice ;) Yep, that’s probably what you do when you don’t have 24h connection. You just do the necessary stuff quickly and then log off. Today I checked e-mails on Virgin Active, another very quick check on Penny’s laptop on the afternoon and now – must wait until tomorrow midday and drag my bones to the city. Apple and Mac are not too bad - as soon as you get used to them.
I’m obviously starting a career in real estatements. Since 1.9. have hired Tapanila flat twice, got someone to live on Alppikatu and after Cubitt Street inspection today found a good new tenant to replace me. I love all these places; wouldn’t do it otherwise. I’m so happy that
Alppikatu went to a good friend (feels like it is not totally lost). I lived there for so many years and that place – it is special. Have to move on though. New tenants will love it, I’m sure.
In my Tapanila apartment I‘ve found great people living there. I trust them completely.
Cubitt Street – it didn’t last long but I just loved it here. Time to move on - again. Will miss these guys. Where next - am I hiring wombat hole in outback? Could consider it ;) Me a wombat family, few kangaroos, joyes and platypus diving a natural pool. Would love to have an own horse too. I would call it Hiri.
Sports news of today: did morning pump. Woke up at 5.15 am and was on Bourke street at 6.15, before the sun rise. I know, sounds a bit crazy but I just felt a bit bad after lazying around after weekend, having big bbqs, drinks and so on. Morning was good, it woke me up. Class at 6.30-7.30 am, sauna, swimming, spa – it was good. Returned back to real life. Bring it on!
My dear mini-HP is in Finnish language and because of that -> my flat mates are unable to help me. The hope awoke today again since posting to Dundernews discussion group and literally begging help on my knees there guess what - got a phone call today from a Finnish guy living and working in IT in Melbourne We’ll meet tomorrow and I hope he has some fresh ideas what to try to fix the problem. I would appreciate another ideas than throwing the laptop from the balcony or using kitchen hammer to make a minced laptop pie...
It was weird to speak Finnish by the way. Haven’t met a single Finn here in Melb. After spending a while abroad you naturally change your thinking language into English. Last Finns were the ones In Deco Backpackers in Queenstown, NZ. Have met one Estonian though. Heaps of English, Irish, Scottish. Lovely girl from Iran, another one from NY and a bunch of Aussies. Who I forgot? French, Germans, Turkies. Oh yeah, some south Americans.
All are great but Aussies are especially great. Pretty laid-back, relaxed, funny. “No worries, mate!” “Noup!” But I’m always a bit worried since I was born in darkness. What a good excuse to explain my serious face. No, nobody haven’t died, this is just me, I’m not always with a big smile on my face. Love to have fun though and even though am not smiling 24hrs a day can have great time.
This country is very multicultural. If you walk in Melbourne streets you see business men, their well-dressed stylish PAs, Greeks, Italians , Chinese, backpackers all over the world ...and I think, all the nationalities. it’s very interesting street life here. I can easily spend hours in coffee shop or restaurant just watching people and wondering their life stories. Last week I noticed I went to coffee shop to write post cards. In 2,5 hrs I did 1,5 cards. Do the math – street life watching is good entertainment here. And way much cheaper than movies for example. Can get a good tan too ;)
I‘m still travelling with my red Björn Borg hand bag, as exploded as it starts to be. Had to put it in hold for a moment since every day someone was asking me if I’m Swedish and where did you get that bag? It must be a cool bag huh since everybody are talking about that. Usually I say nooo I’m not from Sweden and bought it from second hand market in Hellsinki. Which is true. Option two (random one) ; I also might say I’m from Lapland. They have no idea where Lapland is; and then I can explain and they are still a bit confused because people cannot locate Scandinavian countries, not to mention northern parts of Finland on the map... or I’m very bad at describing the location:/ Good fun though if you like free entertainment. On a worse day I just say got it in Finland, I’m not Swedish but like older men. Which is a joke, hope you got it? ;) Next time, I think, I will ask you wanna buy it? Or hey, maybe I could sell it in Facebook to someone “wannabe-Swedish”? If Stefano and Richard manage to buy Vyökatu flat I’m gonna make a big money with my red Björn Borg. Coolio!
Have also noticed that have been writing same things to blog twice ;) Yep, that’s probably what you do when you don’t have 24h connection. You just do the necessary stuff quickly and then log off. Today I checked e-mails on Virgin Active, another very quick check on Penny’s laptop on the afternoon and now – must wait until tomorrow midday and drag my bones to the city. Apple and Mac are not too bad - as soon as you get used to them.
I’m obviously starting a career in real estatements. Since 1.9. have hired Tapanila flat twice, got someone to live on Alppikatu and after Cubitt Street inspection today found a good new tenant to replace me. I love all these places; wouldn’t do it otherwise. I’m so happy that
Alppikatu went to a good friend (feels like it is not totally lost). I lived there for so many years and that place – it is special. Have to move on though. New tenants will love it, I’m sure.
In my Tapanila apartment I‘ve found great people living there. I trust them completely.
Cubitt Street – it didn’t last long but I just loved it here. Time to move on - again. Will miss these guys. Where next - am I hiring wombat hole in outback? Could consider it ;) Me a wombat family, few kangaroos, joyes and platypus diving a natural pool. Would love to have an own horse too. I would call it Hiri.
Sports news of today: did morning pump. Woke up at 5.15 am and was on Bourke street at 6.15, before the sun rise. I know, sounds a bit crazy but I just felt a bit bad after lazying around after weekend, having big bbqs, drinks and so on. Morning was good, it woke me up. Class at 6.30-7.30 am, sauna, swimming, spa – it was good. Returned back to real life. Bring it on!
lauantai 6. helmikuuta 2010
7.2.2010 Richmond, Melbourne
My house mates are the best ones. Checked and proved. I live here with Lucy, Matt, Hanna, Alan and Penny. Irish, Scottish, English. And me, Finnish. What a mixture. Lucy and Matt are from Dorset. Dorset is great. Bournemouth ... we’ve been talking heaps of it. My “growing up” –place. Still feel pitty that Winter Gardens Hotel doesn’t exist.
We had a bbq together last night. Old bbq (grill) was quite dirty and awfully smelling but Matt and Lucy bought a brand-new huuuuge 350$ grill yesterday. We tested it last night and it passed the test with flying colours. Had few lamb steaks, mushrooms filled with blue brie, good salad, some nibbles and few pure blondes. Had also desserts, coffee-to-goes, debate that Sunrise Avenue is not a boy band, gave it a go for HIM and DJBB. Also watched cricket, thought it is crazy game (my house mate Matt plays cricket), watched few games more and debated more about Finnish bands and lyrics. Ans still didn’t understand cricket.
Suddenly it was 5 am. Tried to watch the best cricket game ever but fell asleep on the couch in the living room ...and woke up 10 am this morning my neck badly hurting and having shoes on. Auts.
It wasn’t my original plan. I missed Cam’s housewarming last night. Was really about to go there but my moving from Richmond to Brunswick ended up to be too slow since at 5am it is not that good time to enter the party. Sorry Cam It wasn’t my purpose, blame my house mates, pure blondes and lousy midnight traffic.
Today is a day off from training. Donny asked me this week how many pumps I do in a week. I told him and he said I should have more days off. He is probably right but still, if I feel just great, why can’t I have daily exercise? 4 pumps a week is ok I think. I also do swimming and climbing. This is my preparing for outback. Living on a farm is like everyday exercise, isn’t it.
Took Cam climbing this week, by the way. Didn’t know if he is experienced or not but he was like a squirrel! Went up there so quickly and wasn’t afraid or anything (well, what else I could have expect from the person who flies small plane and is going to be a real pilot one day)... He will reach the skyes .
Ai is a couchsurfer. He organises every week something free. Have been in free movies, half-free cocktails etc thanks to him. CS-profile called buddhistguy. Great dude.
Amy is from Taiwan. She loves coffee. We’ve been talking heaps of good coffee. Went to good coffee shop on Wednesday. 3.30$ for that flat white coffee wasn’t much. I think it was the best coffee I’ve ever had. Brother Baba Buden on Little Bourke street. Can really recommend that place! Always crowded and don’t wonder why.
I’m travelling with budget so haven’t been eating out that much. Fancy diners are mostly these home-cooked meals shared with others. After gym I sometimes feel like starving and cannot wait until I get home and cook something myself. Chinatown is just behind the Bourke Street and there you can have very good Japanese Ramen for less than 10$. Am already addicted to ramen. My home-cooked noodles don’t taste that good anymore. Want to go to Japan one day, definitely.
House renting is going fine – have some people to inspect the flat next week. Am gonna leave at the latest 15th Feb. Love it here but it is time to move on, really, since I don’t have a job.
We had a bbq together last night. Old bbq (grill) was quite dirty and awfully smelling but Matt and Lucy bought a brand-new huuuuge 350$ grill yesterday. We tested it last night and it passed the test with flying colours. Had few lamb steaks, mushrooms filled with blue brie, good salad, some nibbles and few pure blondes. Had also desserts, coffee-to-goes, debate that Sunrise Avenue is not a boy band, gave it a go for HIM and DJBB. Also watched cricket, thought it is crazy game (my house mate Matt plays cricket), watched few games more and debated more about Finnish bands and lyrics. Ans still didn’t understand cricket.
Suddenly it was 5 am. Tried to watch the best cricket game ever but fell asleep on the couch in the living room ...and woke up 10 am this morning my neck badly hurting and having shoes on. Auts.
It wasn’t my original plan. I missed Cam’s housewarming last night. Was really about to go there but my moving from Richmond to Brunswick ended up to be too slow since at 5am it is not that good time to enter the party. Sorry Cam It wasn’t my purpose, blame my house mates, pure blondes and lousy midnight traffic.
Today is a day off from training. Donny asked me this week how many pumps I do in a week. I told him and he said I should have more days off. He is probably right but still, if I feel just great, why can’t I have daily exercise? 4 pumps a week is ok I think. I also do swimming and climbing. This is my preparing for outback. Living on a farm is like everyday exercise, isn’t it.
Took Cam climbing this week, by the way. Didn’t know if he is experienced or not but he was like a squirrel! Went up there so quickly and wasn’t afraid or anything (well, what else I could have expect from the person who flies small plane and is going to be a real pilot one day)... He will reach the skyes .
Ai is a couchsurfer. He organises every week something free. Have been in free movies, half-free cocktails etc thanks to him. CS-profile called buddhistguy. Great dude.
Amy is from Taiwan. She loves coffee. We’ve been talking heaps of good coffee. Went to good coffee shop on Wednesday. 3.30$ for that flat white coffee wasn’t much. I think it was the best coffee I’ve ever had. Brother Baba Buden on Little Bourke street. Can really recommend that place! Always crowded and don’t wonder why.
I’m travelling with budget so haven’t been eating out that much. Fancy diners are mostly these home-cooked meals shared with others. After gym I sometimes feel like starving and cannot wait until I get home and cook something myself. Chinatown is just behind the Bourke Street and there you can have very good Japanese Ramen for less than 10$. Am already addicted to ramen. My home-cooked noodles don’t taste that good anymore. Want to go to Japan one day, definitely.
House renting is going fine – have some people to inspect the flat next week. Am gonna leave at the latest 15th Feb. Love it here but it is time to move on, really, since I don’t have a job.
4.2.2009 Richmond, Melbourne
Today is the day when travel tiredness hit me a bit. Almost 2 months in the same city and am feeling “what next?” Honeymoon with Melbourne is obviously over. This is extremely nice city but being a traveller I feel I must move on. Weird feeling I know but I just need to get back on the road again.
This morning I woke up first time at 6am, thought to get up but it has been raining the whole morning so continued my sleeping until 10am. God I don’t feel that guilty spending the whole day in the bed since it has been just raining. Was about to go Virgin Active bodypump at 5.30 pm but on the afternoon, after 3 hrs nap (yes, sleeping 10hrs last night and taking a nap) I was like nah - fitness will wait. Muscles must rest today.
I have made my castle to the corner of downstairs couch, next to back yard doors open, listening the rain and letting my mind flow. This is luxurious I know. Cannot have it every day.
I’ve spent already too much time here in Melbourne without any particular purpose. Job markets are, unfortunately, not successful for me so I have a strong feeling that have to move on and go exploring possibilities somewhere else. Have been reading a bunch of backpacking guides and will whether end up fruit picking or farm work. I’m ready for those since have training on my fitness club every day and feel like I could confront physical challenges. Bring them on!
Contract to this awesome townhouse in Richmond I’m staying at the moment is at least for 3 months so have to find somebody reliable to replace me if I want to avoid fines breaking the contract. If you know somebody who wants to live in the best ever house just one stop away from CBD, please stay in touch with me. Will advertise in Gumtree as well but that will, for sure, bring me tens of responses. 185 AUD per week includes own spacious room, all the bills, beautiful spacious house and flat mates are just too good to be true. Following is my ad I will publish in Gumtree in next days:
Luxury living in fully furnished Richmond townhouse. Room will ideally suit short-term (minimum 3 months) or long-term traveller. INSPECTION FEBRUARY 9TH at 10 am. Please note: NO COUPLES AND NO SMOKERS!
Great location:
Close to Swan St, Church St, Chapel St, Bridge Rd, and approx. 20-25 mins walk to the city centre. Close to transport - 500m from Chapel St/St Kilda trams, 500m from Punt Rd buses, 800m to Richmond train station. Walking distance to Melbourne's best pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, shopping, tourist attractions (MCG, Botanical Gardens, Rod Laver arena, etc.), and all public transport.
House:
The house is completely furnished, spacious, clean and tidy, and has heating, fans, and aircon. Beds contain all linen/blankets. House is double-storey and there are two bath rooms, powder room, washing machine, dryer. Kitchen contains all appliances and microwave and dishwasher. Two generously spaced living areas with large dining table and spacious couches, TVs, DVDs, and lots of natural light. Large private courtyard with BBQ, and Juliet balcony. There is a home phone and fast wireless internet connection.
Flat mates:
Share with friendly and professional English and Irish people. Meet other travellers while you settle into Melbourne.
Room:
Large and includes double sofa bed, desk, chair, heater, fan, full length mirror, etc. Room is located downstairs, keeps cool, has lots of light but there are no windows. It is ready to move in at the latest 14.2. but most possibly even earlier.
Rent:
185$ per week INCLUDES water, gas, electricity and Wi-Fi. Bond is 500$. Minimum contract is 3 months but also available for long term. Rent is payed one month in advance.
Contact information:
If you’re interested please contact anu_maarit(at)yahoo.com. In your e-mail please tell about yourself, when are you ready to move in and how long contract can you make. Inspection will be arranged soon for those who are interested and have sent proper information about themselves.
********This is a drug free and smoke free house.*********
So, great opportunity available for those who are flat hunting for that perfect place to stay in Melbourne. I was searching this place for loooong and can really give ten points for the house and lovely house mates. Flat mates really are superb and the house – just great.
Last days have been extremely hot. I’m using two t-shirts a day. Refreshing rain today was very much welcome. Actually it is quite cosy to stay in the corner of the couch, listen to the rain, read a book or watch news. I went to second-hand book shop few days ago and as an exchange of two of my old books got Lonely Planet Outback Australia. Have been studying that. Good stuff.
Usually my days start at 9am, having a shower, making coffee, re-packing my backbag and heading to fitness club. Internet connection on Cubitt Street has been down already a week so my online contacts happen only on Virgin Active where they have free internet in the lobby. It is a bit frustrating not to have online connection at home all but you get used that too. And it also releases time for socialising with your flat mates.
Yesterday I sent a baggage to Finland by sea mail. It included my warm clothes I had in NZ, some souvenirs, some books. 4,5 kg total, and by sea mail the cost was 54 €. It is the cheapest and slowest possible carriage. The parcel will arrive to Finland in May ;)
I’ve forgotten to tell you about about Australia Day. It was B I G here. 26th January is pretty much the same as 1st of May in Finland. A bit more sophisticated, though. People with families and friends are having picnics in the parks and atmosphere is just awesome. Great day to chill out and celebrate this very special continent. I was having a picnic in Botanical Gardens with 50 CSers, watching air craft flying over the park and bands playing music. Nice day, indeed. In my opinion Finnish Independence Day should me moved to summer time too. We could have a great picnics too (instead of freezing out watching those military parades and later, stucked in front of tvs watching party at Presidents castle).
This morning I woke up first time at 6am, thought to get up but it has been raining the whole morning so continued my sleeping until 10am. God I don’t feel that guilty spending the whole day in the bed since it has been just raining. Was about to go Virgin Active bodypump at 5.30 pm but on the afternoon, after 3 hrs nap (yes, sleeping 10hrs last night and taking a nap) I was like nah - fitness will wait. Muscles must rest today.
I have made my castle to the corner of downstairs couch, next to back yard doors open, listening the rain and letting my mind flow. This is luxurious I know. Cannot have it every day.
I’ve spent already too much time here in Melbourne without any particular purpose. Job markets are, unfortunately, not successful for me so I have a strong feeling that have to move on and go exploring possibilities somewhere else. Have been reading a bunch of backpacking guides and will whether end up fruit picking or farm work. I’m ready for those since have training on my fitness club every day and feel like I could confront physical challenges. Bring them on!
Contract to this awesome townhouse in Richmond I’m staying at the moment is at least for 3 months so have to find somebody reliable to replace me if I want to avoid fines breaking the contract. If you know somebody who wants to live in the best ever house just one stop away from CBD, please stay in touch with me. Will advertise in Gumtree as well but that will, for sure, bring me tens of responses. 185 AUD per week includes own spacious room, all the bills, beautiful spacious house and flat mates are just too good to be true. Following is my ad I will publish in Gumtree in next days:
Luxury living in fully furnished Richmond townhouse. Room will ideally suit short-term (minimum 3 months) or long-term traveller. INSPECTION FEBRUARY 9TH at 10 am. Please note: NO COUPLES AND NO SMOKERS!
Great location:
Close to Swan St, Church St, Chapel St, Bridge Rd, and approx. 20-25 mins walk to the city centre. Close to transport - 500m from Chapel St/St Kilda trams, 500m from Punt Rd buses, 800m to Richmond train station. Walking distance to Melbourne's best pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, shopping, tourist attractions (MCG, Botanical Gardens, Rod Laver arena, etc.), and all public transport.
House:
The house is completely furnished, spacious, clean and tidy, and has heating, fans, and aircon. Beds contain all linen/blankets. House is double-storey and there are two bath rooms, powder room, washing machine, dryer. Kitchen contains all appliances and microwave and dishwasher. Two generously spaced living areas with large dining table and spacious couches, TVs, DVDs, and lots of natural light. Large private courtyard with BBQ, and Juliet balcony. There is a home phone and fast wireless internet connection.
Flat mates:
Share with friendly and professional English and Irish people. Meet other travellers while you settle into Melbourne.
Room:
Large and includes double sofa bed, desk, chair, heater, fan, full length mirror, etc. Room is located downstairs, keeps cool, has lots of light but there are no windows. It is ready to move in at the latest 14.2. but most possibly even earlier.
Rent:
185$ per week INCLUDES water, gas, electricity and Wi-Fi. Bond is 500$. Minimum contract is 3 months but also available for long term. Rent is payed one month in advance.
Contact information:
If you’re interested please contact anu_maarit(at)yahoo.com. In your e-mail please tell about yourself, when are you ready to move in and how long contract can you make. Inspection will be arranged soon for those who are interested and have sent proper information about themselves.
********This is a drug free and smoke free house.*********
So, great opportunity available for those who are flat hunting for that perfect place to stay in Melbourne. I was searching this place for loooong and can really give ten points for the house and lovely house mates. Flat mates really are superb and the house – just great.
Last days have been extremely hot. I’m using two t-shirts a day. Refreshing rain today was very much welcome. Actually it is quite cosy to stay in the corner of the couch, listen to the rain, read a book or watch news. I went to second-hand book shop few days ago and as an exchange of two of my old books got Lonely Planet Outback Australia. Have been studying that. Good stuff.
Usually my days start at 9am, having a shower, making coffee, re-packing my backbag and heading to fitness club. Internet connection on Cubitt Street has been down already a week so my online contacts happen only on Virgin Active where they have free internet in the lobby. It is a bit frustrating not to have online connection at home all but you get used that too. And it also releases time for socialising with your flat mates.
Yesterday I sent a baggage to Finland by sea mail. It included my warm clothes I had in NZ, some souvenirs, some books. 4,5 kg total, and by sea mail the cost was 54 €. It is the cheapest and slowest possible carriage. The parcel will arrive to Finland in May ;)
I’ve forgotten to tell you about about Australia Day. It was B I G here. 26th January is pretty much the same as 1st of May in Finland. A bit more sophisticated, though. People with families and friends are having picnics in the parks and atmosphere is just awesome. Great day to chill out and celebrate this very special continent. I was having a picnic in Botanical Gardens with 50 CSers, watching air craft flying over the park and bands playing music. Nice day, indeed. In my opinion Finnish Independence Day should me moved to summer time too. We could have a great picnics too (instead of freezing out watching those military parades and later, stucked in front of tvs watching party at Presidents castle).
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