Koala Bear (Melbourne Zoo) | © Addy
Since returning from Melbourne two days ago I’ve been feeling very much like the Koala Bear in the above photograph. My energy (and motivational) levels have been exceedingly low, to the point I’ve been unable to do anything other than sporadically fall asleep at random opportunities. I firmly believe the cause of this is simply because I’ve been running around the city of Melbourne for eight days, trying to squeeze every activity I could into this time frame (even if this meant coming at the cost of a good night’s sleep!)
Aside from the three-day World Hearing Voices Congress (which was exhausting enough in its own right), I explored the zoo with Meadhbh, extensively toured both art galleries with Audrey, attended a midnight opening for the release of the new Zelda game, cycled along the Yarra River several times, meandered around the exhibitions at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, enjoyed some window shopping around the CBD, attended Sexpo with Shay, watched The Day of the Doctor four times (including the early morning worldwide simulcast), and had approximately eight panic attacks a day courtesy of how hectic Melbourne has become over the last few years.
Of course, I will be writing more extensively about my adventures in Melbourne over the coming days, but for now I’m going to find a Eucalypt tree so I can practice my Koala impression a little more! :)
Hope everyone’s week has been a wonderful one! :)
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November 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Sounds like a great visit, except for the panic attacks. I am sure Melbourne has changed a lot since I was there in the 70’s.
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December 2, 2013 at 9:22 pm
Thanks for your comment. Aside from the panic and anxiety, I did have a great time in Melbourne. I was surprised how much it had changed in the few years since I was last there, so it’s probably changed beyong recognition since the 70s! :)
Hope you’re having a wonderful day! :)
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