Creepy Crawlies

Of all the times that I've visited Melbourne, I haven't actually been to the museum. I didn't even know where it was and I've read and heard that its quite a good one to go to. I'm sure its a million times better than the Sabah Museum that I've recently visited while I was in Malaysia anyway.

It turned out that the museum was actually a couple of blocks away from my lodging. I was wondering around town and the botanical gardens, searching for bats so I took the free tourist shuttle that I also did not know about to the museum.

Surprisingly I enjoyed the 'Bug Alive' section of the museum a lot more that I've expected. For those of you who knows me or have lived with me, you would've seen me run away and scream like a little girl when I see a spider.

They certainly had plenty of those here at the museum....EEEeeeeeeee....




They even have an area that is not enclosed where potentially a spider could jump out and bite you! OoooOOoooOOoo .... I did not lean too far into this enclosure of course ... But yes, you could see little and BIG spiders climbing up and down their webs here ... I wonder how many have escaped into the museum. YIKES!

Look at the size of these anacondas OoooOoOoo

... and just a few snakes over here ...

I also liked the look of our furry friends section


...and the not so furry ones as well ...


This was quite a large museum. It took me a good 2 hours to walk around the whole museum, not paying much attention or reading all the interpretation of course.

I had lunch at the food hall at David Jones Department Store. It was pretty nice. I went back there on my last day to have a nice, late lunch because I know what the Jetstar meals are like.


I also walked pass this shop today for all those rejects out there ... there is a place for you after all ... How cruel ....

Melbourne Austraaaaaalia

18 days after my 3 week Malaysian holiday, I managed to scam work into giving me another 9 days off so I can go and have another holiday to get over the last one. I went to Melbourne this time and because I was there less than a year ago, I did not have the urge to go buy things and eat up large like I did last time. Most people go to Melbourne for this. At the end of the day, we all have things to get pass so why buy some more??? The credit card also had a big dent from 3 weeks in Malaysia so it was wise not to blow all my money away on this trip.


I booked myself into the Plum Carlton Serviced Apartments on Swanston Street for AU$93 per night. The serviced apartment is in a great location with a tram stop right outside. If you are looking for something that is nice, clean and cheap to stay, I totally recommend this place. I don't think you can get a 1 bedroom serviced apartment that is in the CBD for this cheap.

I've always liked Melbourne and perhaps one day in the not too distant future, I may consider moving to his arty farty city that is full of people, exciting things to do and well....arty farty stuff.



The city is also currently developing the an area that is called the Docklands ... Its not really finished yet but from what I can see, its going to be a great place.





They even have a cow in tree ...

I've also heard that there are bats that flies around the botanical gardens so I was being hopeful and wanted to see them live in action. The day that I went, all I saw as women in push chairs and screaming kids....Perhaps they've scared all the bats away??? I did pop across the road to a monumnet/building that was built to remember the ANZAC soldiers.


The view from the top of the building was pretty good.

I shall post some more about my visit to Phillip Island and the Melbourne Museum later on....

Sausage Anyone?

POISONED SAUSAGES ALERT!!!

"Residents being warned to watch out for poisoned sausages at a suburban Auckland park which have caused at least one animal to get sick.


Poisoned sausages with blue powder in their centre have twice been found at Craigavon Park in Blockhouse Bay, 15km southwest of downtown Auckland.

Auckland City Council was first notified about the sausages when a dog became ill after eating one in early May.

It was told about a second poisoned sausage on Monday, from which a council environmental health officer took a sample.

The blue powder could not be seen until the cooked sausage was cut open, the council said.

Police and animal control have been notified, as has the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, which has arranged testing of the powder.

Temporary signs are in place to warn the public about the sausages and maintenance contractors are to monitor the park. A wider search has found no more of the sausages.

"The public should not touch any food items seen in the park, but report them immediately to the council so they can be removed to prevent possible harm to the public and dogs ," the council said. "

Lets all do our bit to keep an eye out for those bad sausages that are hanging out there. Note to self, don't take sausages offered by random guys at the park .....

What The?!?

"Blow-up dolls and dressed-up dogs are among the "buddies" North Shore drivers have used to get around transit lane rules.

Private vehicle drivers can only use the lanes if there is a minimum of three people in the car or face a $150 fine.

The lanes, which can also be used by buses and taxis, are there to help to ease traffic congestion by encouraging carpooling.

Some drivers have put blow-up dolls and mannequins in the car, while others have dressed up dogs in children's hoodies.

Another driver quizzed about the whereabouts of a third passenger quipped "he's in the toolbox in the back seat", Mr Dannhauser said."

Let's leave your blow up dolls in your bedroom and let your dog be a dog boys and girls. Obey the rules or find some human friends! LOL .... Bloody NZ Drivers