Wondering what's up w e title? Well, aft enduring 2 days of hot weather (when i say hot, its burning hot) i'm still alive. W temp reaching a max of 42 degree today, several forest fires breaking out through out Victoria, Australia Open (tennis match) having to stop a few games, swimming pools being filled with families, i serious felt fortunate to be able to experience this.
It might not be the hottest ever but it indeed is the hottest i had ever experienced. Not hoping that there will be more days like this but at least this is something different.
Steping out of the apartment, on my balcony. Waiting for the strong winds. I felt like i was placed in an oven. The wind was hot. Everything was hot. Standing outside for one minute wass more than i could take. I retreated into my house. But the windows were not enought to protect me. In fact it retains the heat inside the house. Glass aft glass of iced lemon tea was all i wanted. Accompanined by Yakitate Japan. I tried to make myself comfortable. That was all i could do.
Finally night falls, the sun had set. No more blazing hot rays. Just strong winds. Strong cool winds. It should be twenty something degee now, at 10pm. How much it had dropped... Windows which had been shut tight for the whole day are finally open to welcome the coolness of night. Its time my fan takes a break.
Yesterday, Saturday, it was hot but not as hot as today. I went out w Erica to Docklands w the intention of having a seafood feast. But we were disappointed. There were only a few stalls and not much seafood at all. We bought half a dozen of fresh oysters and make the best out of it. After that, we caught a tram and went to South Melbourne Beach and from there, we slowly stroll down to St kilda. It took us about an hour and a half. But it was worth the walk. I enjoyed walking. Surprisingly, it wasnt as hot as in the city area. Or maybe it was evening time. After that, we took a tram back to city and then to Docklands as we knew that there will be a firework show after nine.
We bought some fish and chips, found a nice spot, sat down and had our dinner. Not long after, the fireworks started. It was magnificant. Our spot can be said to be the VIP seat for the whole show. When we thought that was all, along came the second part. The finale was the best. The fireworks appeared to be falling on you. Nearer and nearer they came. Bursting into sparks right on top of us. At one point in time, i wondered if there was going to be an accident, but with the crowd cheering with every 'combustion' made, i continue to enjoy my fish and chips. Ahhh... Dinner with fireworks, how many time in one lives can we get to experience that. Perfect. On occasions like this, i always ask myself, 'Will i miss life in Melbourne?'
Link to Docklands photos: Docklands
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