When I arrived in Melbourne after being in Canada and Dad arrived there after teaching in Perth, we had five days together to relax before heading back to HB. On the Tuesday, July 8th, we decided that we wanted to get out and go for a drive. We decided that we would go to a city called Geelong which is about an hour away from the unit here. We decided that we would make one stop on our way to Geelong - at the Point Cook Aviation Museum. It's an RAAF (Royal Australia Air Force) museum and is the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force. The museum tells one of Australia's most important aviation stories, that of the second oldest air force in the world. Even though the airplanes were not ones that Dad worked on, he really enjoyed walking through the museum (and I did, too).
The day was grey and cool and it started raining while we were in the museum, so we decided to drive back home and leave our visit to Geelong for another day.
We had a week at home and it was a week full of appointments and relaxation. On the Monday after we got back, I had a day of pampering. I started off by getting a lovely hour long massage from Ali who is marvelous. Dad took over after me having a half hour massage before heading over to his chiropractor. While he was doing that, I headed over the have a manicure/pedicure - they did a lovely job - so relaxing - and I decided to go for a bright bold red colour this time (pic below). Dad and I met up and went out for lunch to the Hog's Breath Cafe. Dad then went home and I went over to meet up with my teacher friend, Bronwyn - I enjoyed an iced chocolate while we chatted for a couple of hours. That evening, Dad and I watched the movie 'Non-Stop' - you were right, Krystal, it was totally my type of movie - very recommended if you like a good action film.
On Wednesday, we had the most totally lazy day we have had in ages - we didn't even get out of our pyjamas all day. :-) We didn't have any appointments and we didn't feel like doing anything - so we didn't! :-) It was actually really nice to relax so fully.
On Thursday, I had a mini pampering day. It started off with another hour massage with Ali followed by a 45 minute facial (which included a mini hand and foot massage). The girl who gave me the facial did a fabulous job! They charged me $10. more than the price listed online which I was not happy about. When I questioned the cashier, she said that the website says that prices are subject to change and that they had changed their prices in January. I thought that they could have updated their website, but didn't say so. I did send in a comment on the website, but have not received any feedback. I will try another salon next time.
We met up with Robyn and Geoff on Friday - we met up for lunch at a local cafe which we wanted to try - it was just a so-so meal overall, so Dad and I were disappointed, especially since it was our choice of venue. We went back to their house after lunch to get in a visit and also to have some dessert which Dad and I had made - banana bread with cream cheese icing - yum. :-) Robyn and Geoff were so sad that we had to fly out the next day and so had to leave the leftover banana bread with them. :-)
We flew out of HB yesterday around 11am - the flight to Melbourne was uneventful and, after landing, we took a taxi to the unit. (rant coming :-) We have always found taxi drivers here in Melbourne to be quite friendly and open to conversation. I tried to start one with this cabbie, but to no avail. (Dad said later that maybe he just doesn't like to chat). Okay, I thought, that's fine. But then, when we got to the unit, while Dad was paying the fare ($18. for a ten minute drive), I got out and waited by the trunk for the driver to get out and get us our luggage. Next thing I know, Dad yells out that the driver said that the trunk should be open. I had to get my luggage out myself. Wow, how rude! I have never had that happen before - I was quite surprised! Dad said that the guy was likely upset that the drive was such a short one to our unit and so the fare was a small (?) one. It's not our fault that the unit is so close to the airport! I wish I had thought about getting his cab number - I would have called the company to express my annoyance. Anyway, rant over. :-)
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