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Melbourne feels small compared to other cities. ‘Smoky’ is actually still a regular part of the weather report here though – smoky with a chance of rain.

Traffic seems to be better regulated with vehicles able to turn left as long as pedestrians aren’t crossing (this did almost catch me out the first time I saw it) and big 4 to 5 lane highways leading into the city. There is still congestion, but nothing like other cities I’ve seen. Less people does contribute to this but I really think Australia has got it right when it comes to traffic regulation.

We really can’t complain about the weather whilst we’ve been here, it’s been pretty sunny and unusually hot for most of the time! It’s now getting cold, but nothing like a cold British winter. And the transport is spot on too. Trams run smoothly most of the time, although they can’t be compared to the London Underground in terms of efficiency. They still have to wait at the lights but generally the system is very good. Transport is cheap as well, it’s capped at $8.60 a day and the CBD is free to travel around by tram. Other cities should wake up and take a leaf out of Melbourne’s book.

There’s so much to do in Melbourne as well. Albert Park is a favourite of mine, something to do with it being the venue for the first F1 race of the season 😉 There’s always events going on and plenty of places to go out, even if it is a tad expensive, but if you look you can find some really great value places.

Oh and what is it with all the wireless earphones around the city? Maybe other cities are the same now but the only place I’ve really seen them is in Melbourne. People are obsessed with them here!!

And just as a last thought – I’ve never seen so many varieties of KitKat!! They even have a shop where you can make your own (for about 4 times the price though)! Who’d have thought it?!