Checking in from Melbourne, Australia

@JudyEv (358752)
Rockingham, Australia
July 17, 2025 5:52pm CST
The photo shows a clever sculpture we saw at New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town. We’re now in Melbourne, Australia, and it’s cold. Melbourne is known for its four seasons in one day so I’ve bought beanies and gloves with me. It was a long day yesterday. We had to get on the plane outside which involved lugging our hand-luggage up steps to the plane. When we got to Melbourne, we seemed to walk for ages just to get out of the airport. Eventually we found the right bus to take us into Melbourne itself. We had coffee and chips in Hungry Jacks, then caught a taxi to our AirBnB. We didn’t get into the place till nearly midnight. We thought there might have been some long-life milk in the place but no luck there. So we’ve had black tea for breakfast and shortly we’ll head off to our son’s place. We’ve connected to the wi-fi here so I should be able to spend some time here from time to time.
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@id_peace (15823)
• Singapore
3h
I suddenly remember this Australia western food here call Outback when I read Hungry Jacks.
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@id_peace (15823)
• Singapore
3h
@JudyEv Ah a pity that there are no more Outback anymore. Otherwise you can try it if you are here in Singapore.
@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
I haven't heard of Outback.
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@DaddyEvil (153612)
• United States
13h
Interesting photo... I'm glad the trip went well. I hope you don't get too cold there. (What is the temp? 20C? ) I hope your son is doing better than you think.
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@DaddyEvil (153612)
• United States
3h
@JudyEv At 10C is when I switch from jean shorts, tank tops and sandals to long jeans, a short sleeve shirt and real shoes. I'm glad it's not too cold.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
It's been about 6C at night and perhaps 18C during the day so not too bad really.
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@youless (113376)
• Guangzhou, China
11h
Four seasons in a day! That's a challenge! Enjoy your journey
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@youless (113376)
• Guangzhou, China
1h
@JudyEv It is summer here and it shall be winter in Australia.
@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Today has been fine and quite sunny but the evenings are cold.
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@Fleura (32059)
• United Kingdom
4h
Disappointing not to find any kind of 'welcome pack' when you get there late at night. I hope the place is comfortable though!
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Yes, it's comfortable thanks. The A/C (heating) is very efficient so that's the main thing on a cold night.
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@LindaOHio (194913)
• United States
7h
Enjoy your visit with your son! Safe travels. That's a cool piece of artwork.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
We had a good day today with him, thanks.
• United States
4h
Good luck visiting your son.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Thanks. We've spent a nice time with him today.
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@allknowing (149779)
• India
15h
Not a smooth ride I see. Hope you will have some solution for your son
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Thanks. We can only hope and continue to do what we can.
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@Shavkat (140546)
• Philippines
13h
That is very innovative creation. It seems that you enjoyed touring around there.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
New Norcia was very enjoyable and there was a lot to see there.
@FourWalls (76810)
• United States
12h
What a fascinating piece of artwork! Glad you made it safely.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
New Norcia was something but there is so much to tell about it that I'm putting it off.
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@wolfgirl569 (119419)
• Marion, Ohio
16h
Glad you made it safely
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
It's nice to be in our accommodation and settled for a few days.
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@rakski (143424)
• Philippines
15h
not a smooth ride, but I am sure spending time with your son will be good
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
It's been good to catch up with him again. It's been a couple of years since we saw him.
@xFiacre (13927)
• Ireland
13h
@judyev That all sounds pretty grim! I hope things pick up.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Today has been better thanks. It hasn't even rained on us and the A/C is doing a great job of keeping the lounge and bedroom warm.
@Deepizzaguy (111982)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16h
Nice picture in this post that was taken in New Norcia.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
It's quite an unusual crucifix.
@Beestring (15639)
• Hong Kong
10h
Have a good journey.
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Thanks. We're here now and the accommodation is very nice.
@GardenGerty (164775)
• United States
Just now
I like the image. Is it made from mechanical parts? Sorry about your tea and very long day. I will be looking for your other posts.
@snowy22315 (192960)
• United States
16h
I hope everything goes well at your son's place?
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@JudyEv (358752)
• Rockingham, Australia
3h
Thanks. We'll have a better idea of what he's talking about now when he's telling us about his room/s.
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@LadyDuck (479259)
• Italy
30m
You had to be exhausted, I hope you had a good sleep.
@Tampa_girl7 (52897)
• United States
2h
I hope that you have a wonderful visit with your son.