Another point on my bucket list ticked off!
I initially wanted a birthday which consists of dining at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, a bouquet of flowers, and perhaps a Tiffany&Co bracelet. Well, that didn't happen. Husband and I spent my birthday this year on a trip to Melbourne. It was totally unplanned because I impulsively bought a Jetstar ticket (you know those Jetstar deals that came into your inbox every Fridays? Yep, that one - I'm so guilty).
DEPARTING
Packing was sort of a pain because this is my first time taking Jetstar with only 7kg worth of luggage (14kg for both of us). I heard that Jetstar is quite strict with the baggage weight, so I made sure that everything was packed nicely and weighted precisely.
I told hubby to pack all his stuff before I go to bed the night before we're scheduled to depart because I will be doing the final weighing. He didn't really paid attention. So, the next morning when I opened one of our cabin luggage again, I found some stuff that aren't supposed to be there and posed risk to be confiscated (e.g. razor) *mad*.
At the airport, before our baggage got checked in the x-ray machine, I read the flyers nearby and made sure I don't have any dangerous goods in my luggage. After being scanned, our first luggage was pulled aside. I told hubby, "don't worry, probably it's just my toiletries. Hmm.. but I'm sure it shouldn't be a problem." When the officer opened my luggage, there was a can of hair mousse. Only one person can be guilty of this > husband! I was so angry at him, I told him, "when did this thing got into the luggage?! I already told you not to bring it!". He said, "but you didn't tell me why I couldn't bring it." Really? *sigh*.
HOTEL
We stayed at the Causeway Inn at the Mall. We booked the hotel via hotelclub.com. I think the price is quite reasonable, we got it for $114 (twin bed). I didn't mind a twin bed; we're going to be out and about most of the day anyway.
We did get free continental breakfast daily with our booking. It's no fancy breakfast as you only get a selection of fruit, toast, and croissant, but I think it's enough to stuff our tummies before brunch at the city.
MELBOURNE ARCADES AND ALLEYWAYS
After checking into the hotel, we went out straight away to checkout Melbourne arcades and alleyways. I had used this guide as a guide to decide which route to go through to get the best out of Melbourne's arcades and alleyways.
I think the alleyways cafe gave a different atmosphere compared to Sydney. My favourites are Hardware Lane, Union Lane (where you can find heaps of graffiti art), and Degraves street. We had tteokbokki at the Hardware Lane for brunch because we were so starving and didn't have proper breakfast. The arcades were just gorgeous, it is as if you're being brought back to the past. There was a dainty high tea shop in one of the arcade, but unfortunately we didn't decide to proceed into the shop.
I initially wanted a birthday which consists of dining at Jamie Oliver's restaurant, a bouquet of flowers, and perhaps a Tiffany&Co bracelet. Well, that didn't happen. Husband and I spent my birthday this year on a trip to Melbourne. It was totally unplanned because I impulsively bought a Jetstar ticket (you know those Jetstar deals that came into your inbox every Fridays? Yep, that one - I'm so guilty).
DEPARTING
Packing was sort of a pain because this is my first time taking Jetstar with only 7kg worth of luggage (14kg for both of us). I heard that Jetstar is quite strict with the baggage weight, so I made sure that everything was packed nicely and weighted precisely.
I told hubby to pack all his stuff before I go to bed the night before we're scheduled to depart because I will be doing the final weighing. He didn't really paid attention. So, the next morning when I opened one of our cabin luggage again, I found some stuff that aren't supposed to be there and posed risk to be confiscated (e.g. razor) *mad*.
At the airport, before our baggage got checked in the x-ray machine, I read the flyers nearby and made sure I don't have any dangerous goods in my luggage. After being scanned, our first luggage was pulled aside. I told hubby, "don't worry, probably it's just my toiletries. Hmm.. but I'm sure it shouldn't be a problem." When the officer opened my luggage, there was a can of hair mousse. Only one person can be guilty of this > husband! I was so angry at him, I told him, "when did this thing got into the luggage?! I already told you not to bring it!". He said, "but you didn't tell me why I couldn't bring it." Really? *sigh*.
HOTEL
We stayed at the Causeway Inn at the Mall. We booked the hotel via hotelclub.com. I think the price is quite reasonable, we got it for $114 (twin bed). I didn't mind a twin bed; we're going to be out and about most of the day anyway.
We did get free continental breakfast daily with our booking. It's no fancy breakfast as you only get a selection of fruit, toast, and croissant, but I think it's enough to stuff our tummies before brunch at the city.
MELBOURNE ARCADES AND ALLEYWAYS
After checking into the hotel, we went out straight away to checkout Melbourne arcades and alleyways. I had used this guide as a guide to decide which route to go through to get the best out of Melbourne's arcades and alleyways.
I think the alleyways cafe gave a different atmosphere compared to Sydney. My favourites are Hardware Lane, Union Lane (where you can find heaps of graffiti art), and Degraves street. We had tteokbokki at the Hardware Lane for brunch because we were so starving and didn't have proper breakfast. The arcades were just gorgeous, it is as if you're being brought back to the past. There was a dainty high tea shop in one of the arcade, but unfortunately we didn't decide to proceed into the shop.
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