Arrived in Tullamarine after a couple hours to change planes in Bangkok.
Thai Airways air service was average in every way - below-average in terms of food - but ok otherwise. The lack of fluency in English really shows in the way the air service staff interact with the passengers. Watched "Horton Hears A Who" and a few episodes of "Prison Break" and got to sleep on the BKK-MEL sector with an extra free seat between us. The good thing I could say was that we landed roughly on time in both Bangkok and Melbourne.
Melbourne immigration staff was friendly and efficient. Customs and immigration were a breeze, and we stepped out into the cool Melbourne air an hour or so before I thought we would.
Took a taxi from the airport to Lonsdale Street - cost us 55 bucks but I didn't have a choice! Had to wait on the street with all the baggage for Marcus and the manager of the little studio apartment we're renting. Marcus arrived to meet us after we waited for 20 minutes on the street and the manager soon after. The apartment is on the 12th floor, and is cute and surprisingly comfortable. The view out onto Lonsdale Street and the edge of China Town is beautiful.
Marcus walked with us to get some basic supplies - eggs, milk and cereal - for tomorrow's breakfast. It's quite cool outside - around 12 degrees C - and Smitha and I were very happy to have a warm bed for the night.
We'll get to see Melbourne in daylight tomorrow...
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