Being just second in the world after New Zealand to see the new year come in, we did it just right. We celebrated the new year a good 16 hours before you all back home. We are in the future here!
11:59 pm Dec. 31st, 2008: As I scanned the crowd of over half a million heads, I noticed them begin to glow simultaneously. We stood before the Yarra river in Federation Square in downtown Melbourne. Peering into the night's sky, fireworks illuminated my surrounding world. They were synchronized with the music that filled our ears. The air was cool and brisk, the scent of sparkler smoke wafting through the air. In seconds we were surrounded by literally 9 sets of full sized fireworks in 360 degrees around us. It was spectacular. I kissed Lonnie and could consistently feel a broad smile across my lips. Happy 2009. What a perfect start to our new year together.
After enjoying the free show we made it to a club called ''Cookie'' that was amazingly cover charge free. A couple drinks later Amber, Bj, Amber's Aussie friend, Zainab, Lonnie and I went down to the street to catch a cab. Waiting on the corner we witnessed a taxi cab with vomit spilling down the side door pull up. A group of wasted teenagers approached and literally stuffed their girlfriend through the back window head first. I think this was their attempt at avoiding direct contact with the vomit. She couldn't stand on her own and it made me immediately question the 18 yr old drinking age. It was not a pretty sight. So we caught a cab back to Amber and BJ's and Amber and I had our own dance party in the kitchen. It was lovely. We danced til the sun came up.
So as you can imagine today has been low key, filled with movies and sporadic meals. Tomorrow he head to Torque to camp and surf and spend a few days strictly on the beach. So far I love 2009. We are so lucky, I'm just doing my best to take it all in...
11:59 pm Dec. 31st, 2008: As I scanned the crowd of over half a million heads, I noticed them begin to glow simultaneously. We stood before the Yarra river in Federation Square in downtown Melbourne. Peering into the night's sky, fireworks illuminated my surrounding world. They were synchronized with the music that filled our ears. The air was cool and brisk, the scent of sparkler smoke wafting through the air. In seconds we were surrounded by literally 9 sets of full sized fireworks in 360 degrees around us. It was spectacular. I kissed Lonnie and could consistently feel a broad smile across my lips. Happy 2009. What a perfect start to our new year together.
After enjoying the free show we made it to a club called ''Cookie'' that was amazingly cover charge free. A couple drinks later Amber, Bj, Amber's Aussie friend, Zainab, Lonnie and I went down to the street to catch a cab. Waiting on the corner we witnessed a taxi cab with vomit spilling down the side door pull up. A group of wasted teenagers approached and literally stuffed their girlfriend through the back window head first. I think this was their attempt at avoiding direct contact with the vomit. She couldn't stand on her own and it made me immediately question the 18 yr old drinking age. It was not a pretty sight. So we caught a cab back to Amber and BJ's and Amber and I had our own dance party in the kitchen. It was lovely. We danced til the sun came up.
So as you can imagine today has been low key, filled with movies and sporadic meals. Tomorrow he head to Torque to camp and surf and spend a few days strictly on the beach. So far I love 2009. We are so lucky, I'm just doing my best to take it all in...
Happy New Year! Give Amber and BJ big hugs from us. It was pretty mellow here as Jay was sick in bed with the flu. I am having a beer with my Aussie can coolie, my pick from the Christmas grab bag. What a great start to 2009. Have a great adventure. Love to all.
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So, Jay didn't have the flu, he has a super strain of strep and is in the hospital for at least five days. He seems to be responding well to the mega doses of antibiotic cocktails. Hopefully he is on the mend. Safe travels.
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Happy New Year! We went up to Breck with some friends. Wish we were there!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! It sounds like you guys are having a blast down under. Describing your New Year in Melbourne painted such a wonderful picture. K-10 it is so nice to read your writing again. You still got it!
ReplyDeleteWow a free club! That is unheard of, especially on New Years. Lol on the vomiting in the cab business. Glad you are keeping it real by dancing at the homestead.
I miss you guys, and it is freezing here. Burrrrr... Surfs up dudes!
Love ya,
-K8E