Bullets, Baramundi and Obscenely Short dresses

When I was looking for the supermarket the other day, a girl helped me with directions; she happened to be going there herself, so we chatted a bit as we walked there together. She announced to me that there was a Kmart there too. "Oh yes!", she exclaimed, "That's American. But we don't sell bullets here." Oh my, the things we Americans are known for!

Lunch. Fish and Chips. Not the fried fabulous kind you get in the UK, but a fishy version. The fish and chips shops here give you the healthy option of grilled fish. I liked the idea. Now, what in the heck were the fish types? Baramundi? Flake? Silver something or other? I did recognize snapper, but they were out of that. I asked for help understanding what the fish were and learned that flake is shark. Very popular. They deep fry flake and put it in a bun like a hamburger. I tried the Baramundi and won't go there again. It was very fish-like. Not smelly-fishy, but texture-fishy. Like I felt the flesh in my mouth and knew the whole time very clearly that the little guy at one point was moving and had eyes and I was biting in to his flesh. Really grossed me out. I lost my appetite and left. But not before buying a "lemon fruit drink" made by Coca Cola. So psyched... real lemonade without any added crap. Why doesn't Coke do that in the States? The other night I wanted a Sprite, so I ordered a lemonade. Just like in the UK when you order a lemonade you get a a Sprite/7-up type drink. Great stuff when you have a cold and are feeling dehydrated.

Clothing observations. A few people have asked me about styles here. I haven't seen any fashion statements other than some 80's looking stuff including leggings. Not sure what that is about. I will say that the 20 something girls wear these t-shirt dresses that are floaty and uber-short-- as in one more inch/centimetre and no need to guess. Bad enough when they are standing, but what happens when they sit down? Peep show for all, not to mention that their stuff must be directly touching the chair or tram seat or whateva. eew.

Took a giant walk tonight to check out the town. The Carlton Gardens by the Melbourne Museum are GORGEOUS! And they were packed with people playing music, sports, picnicking, reading, etc. Everything here is really geared to being outside, which we know that I LOVE! Houses have screen doors that lock so you can leave them open, gyms have outdoor spaces for stretching or whatever open year round. Very good.

All for now. Bon soir or Bon Jour, depending on your side of the world.
Another perfect weather day here in Melbourne, sunny and 70F. LOVE it!