Melbourne Cup

I really like to observe people. Just go to a busy street or public space, take your book out, something to drink, roll some cigarettes up front and enjoy the good times. Today was such a day. Too bad the weather wasn't that great (more on that later), but I had my time of joy in Melbourne near Flinders Street Station. Just watch the people returning from the Melbourne Cup was hilarious. You know Waregem Koerse ? Well it's about the same, but a bit bigger ! It just is amazing to see everyone dressed up. Men in suits and women wearing very nice dresses and very weird hats (but pretty expensive I guess). The weather here is weird. You could compare it to a Belgian spring at the moment except is's about 5 to 10 degrees warmer. The people here say you can have 4 seasons in one day and it is a lie. Sunshine in the morning and a couple of hours later it's raining cats and dogs. There were some very nice days up to 35 degrees, but in general it's about 25 and not wet. When there are no clouds and sun is shining at full strength it is very bright outside. Sunglasses are very welcome, except I can't wear them. I'm wondering what it will be in summer... The job part of this journey might be a bit different than I thought it would. Seems that the Australian job market is similar to the Belgian market. Very difficult to get a foot between the door as they say it over here. I've send about 20 inquiries out already, received 5 negative answers and the other 15 are still pending. It might be necessary to shift focus and broaden my search area if I really want to work in Australia. IT is a very closed market and without the right certificates it is almost impossible to even get an interview. The ITIL certificate I have is just not enough (as I feared before leaving). So if anyone knows someone with an IT-network in Australia I would really appreciate it to receive some useful tips. I'm pretty sure I'll be staying for at least 2 more weeks in Melbourne. Next week it's the Harvest Festival, week after that I might go to Radiohead in the Rod Laver Arena (Australian Open, anyone ?), although it is expensive: 130 dollars. GY!BE is coming in February, also an interesting gig...

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