Melboune...or Melbin in Aussie Speak

Got back 2 nights ago from a whirlwind tour of Melbourne. It was a great city and I had a lot of fun. If Sydney is NYC, then Melbourne is Boston. Less busy and bustling, fewer skyscrapers, etc. I did a on of shopping- there were really cute boutiques everywhere along with the normal department stores. The exchange rate is really helping! I pretend everything is on sale for 25% off becuase that is about the exchange rate. These few weeks are so busy- I just got back from Melbourne and I am leaving for Fraser Island tomorrow, getting back monday night and leaving for Cairns and the Whitsundays on Sunday! Add 2 papers, 2 exams and a presentation into that and Im pretty busy... I also had my first run-in with the Australian Police. I was crossing a street in a shopping district comparable to Newbury street and I got "pulled over" for jaywalking. Who would have thought? I cried my way out of a $54 fine thank god. Yesterday I went on a tour of the Elizabeth Bay House (one of the first mansions in Australia) and the Sydney Opera House- it was really cool. The picture is of Jamie, Elena and I standing in front of the Bay. The Opera House was smaller than I had imagined. I got my mom and I tickets for the Ballet when she comes! Anyways, if you want a postcard, email me your address becuase I dont have anyones. Hope everyone is doing well! Love Jess