oz. the down under. flew there for an assignment. never visited before. loved melbourne very much and enjoyed the vibrant sydney. felt like living back in the states.

the people are warm. their accents -- just exotic to my ears.

the used bookstores along george street. sand-surfing in moreton island. palazzo versace in surfer's paradise.

and, of course, hot caramel macchiato in early southern hemisphere autumn morning.
starbucks at market street sydney march 2005