So we were pretty lucky in securing a flat in the city CBD, just on the north of the city, $170 a week but I have to share a twin room with Jord and the flat with 4 others. The flats fairly small.. Big enough for us as we literally use it just as a place to sleep and do our cooking rather than living cause we're at work most of the time. However, two of our flat mates are less than desirable, two Turkish guys who are just filthy to live with. Leave all their wash...

First arriving at 3am into Melbourne airport, It was fair to say it was a little colder than what I was used to being in Asia for 9months.. Slightly acclimatised to warmer climates. However it was nice to be able to wear a pair of jeans and trainers and not be dripping in sweat! So the first things to sort out were bank accounts, tax numbers and accommodation.. Then the hunt for work started. Was a weird feeling to actually go round with cv's in the city and ask...