Melbourne, what a city! You’d think for a guy who has lived his life always very willing to try new things, mostly food, that I would have the courage and ability to abandon things and take the plummet down to Melbourne when I was supposed to at the end of February but as we all know that didn’t happen. And as a man famous for making excuses I would like to take this chance to put all the blame on the wonderful family that I grew a part of in Sydney. Although working at the Scary Canary was probably horrible for my health and wallet I can honestly say I would never have changed a thing. There is something to be said for a place of employment when you just love to be there and look forward to every day’s new adventure. Sure there were days where I was in no shape for work and would rather be suffering in my bed with a big bottle of water and a good movie but without those days how would I begin to learn and grow up. Now although people can say that location is why this experience is what is, they must remember that the people make the experience and as arguably the best backpacker bar in Australia Scarys can draw the best of the best wither it be for employment or to take their tops off in the weekly wet t-shirt contest for their famous wet Wednesdays. The people I am lucky to call my friends came from both sides of this winning combination and what gorgeous people they are both at heart and on the outside. Some people would think that you’d get sick of living with the same people for six months and that by the end of it you’d do anything to get out but I’m going to miss waking up and immediately start into a conversation about sex, Charlotte……, or having one of the random six people hop into your bed at some ungodly hour just to say hi and ask how your day is going. Travelling is really not as easy everyone’s pictures make it seem there are days where you want nothing more than to be home with your family and your favorite things but it’s a lot easier when you have a great group of people like I was lucky enough have with my 110 and 208 family. I’ll take this moment before I move on to say to each of you that I appreciate everything you have given me and your endless support and love through the good times and bad I will cherish for the rest of life. Now on to Melbourne, although it has only been 3 days since I have been shown such a great time thanks to Brian ( #auzinoz) and Rachael. Melbourne perfectly fits my life, which as it turns out is kind of hipster. Hey have some have the most diverse and quality coffee that I have ever had the chance of experiencing and the food is just the same with a different choice every 10 steps. Yesterday I decided I would try out the Queen Victoria Market that was recommended to me by Brian and I don’t think I have ever enjoyed shopping for a meal more. I decided on making some mini beef roasts that I filled with a homemade cheese filling and then for a side we had some fresh chili garlic prawns pushing the limits of the hostel kitchen to its max. Tonight I decided would use some of the leftover produce and I picked up some great looking chorizo and bacon to make a minestrone soup. But for now I must take off as my soup needs watching.
Yours truly, Tanner Hostel Chef Extraordinaire
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