holiday again.... or not?

[elyse]

Australia, here I come...!

My flight to Perth leaves at 2.30 PM today. I may sleep very little this night morning, since I'm still busy preparing. This has got to be the most unorganized trip I've ever planned. Well, in terms of luggage preparation. I'm packing in the last minute, that's pretty rare of me, being so organized that I've always been. Flights and hotels were booked way ahead of time and the visa was ready 10 days ago. But somehow the mood is still not too excited nor feels like holiday. Perhaps because I'm only going with dad. Mom & bro won't be going with us. I feel bad for them >_<

Bro obviously has to work, but mom could've gone with us! It's because dad wanted to save money and there are other considerations, such as my grandma (mom's mom) is very old and mom needs to take care of her. But that's just an excuse, I guess. In the first place, dad only wants to pay for 1 more person to accompany him. Because my schedule is pretty flexible and because mom doesn't want to go only with dad alone, it's then decided that I should go instead. Lucky me, poor mom ;_;

Oh, I rambled before stating the purpose of this trip :P Forgive me, I'm sleepy already ~_~

My cousin is getting married this Saturday in Perth. He doesn't have parents anymore (his dad died when the siblings were very young, and his mom died 2 years ago). My dad was asked to be the witness in the church ceremony.

After the Perth trip, I want to see Melbourne (because I haven't been there), and dad wants to visit Sydney. So we're covering those two cities. Melbourne first, then Sydney, before going back to Jakarta on Nov 9. A total of 11 days of trip.

It's gonna be awkward, just me and dad. But maybe I could talk a lot with him, like in the old time before my university days. Hopefully he won't be too annoying, though. Wish me luck! :D

Comments

[flojack.livejournal.com]

I guess you're in Perth today? How are you liking it so far? It's kinda windy in Melbourne today, but should be bearable, lots of people with cold though (including me) so keep cold medicine handy just in case!! :D

[lisette.livejournal.com]

Yes, I arrived last night (Oct 30)..

Perth is pretty much still the same (although there are more people now) as 17 years ago when I went here. I still don't really like it, coz the city goes dead after 6pm! -_- It's pretty hard to find any open *good* restaurant after 8 pm if you don't have a car.

I'm a nocturnal city girl, I need a big city that never sleeps. Like Tokyo, like New York City, and even Singapore & Jakarta are much better.

I underestimated the weather and didn't bring enough warm clothes. Oopsie :P I need to ask you about the tram ticket when I get to Melbourne. I'll call you on Monday.