Melbourne was a surprise; I’d planned on going to Sydney on frequent flyer miles, and the only way they could make the return trip work was to leave a couple days early and “layover” in Melbourne. Two cities for one? Sing me up!

I also had the good fortune to arrive during the annual comedy festival. The 20th Anniversary festival is coming up in 2006; I think I may have to add that to 43things as something I want to do…