So I have been craving Mexican food ever since I got here, but I have not been able to find anything (surprise, surprise!). I mentioned this to Fiona when I got to Melbourne and since she too is a lover of Mexican food, she knew exactly where to go. Last night, we "dined" at Taco Bill's. It totally reminded me of smaller version of a Chevy's or something - without all the flare. I got a chicken enchilada and chicken taco. For the most part, it was similar but since I was craving it so badly, it tasted great. (But in reality, it didn't come even close to the "real thing".) The funny thing too is that I had my longest/best run this morning after eating all that crap last night. I guess all I needed was a little Mexican food in me!!
Today, Fiona took me out shopping before she had to go to work. We went to three different malls, and yes Dad, I visited my 2nd Westfield since arriving in Australia - can I write it off?!?! :)
I know this sounds funny, but part of the highlight of shopping was checking out the Target, K-Mart and Big W (similar to Wal-Mart) and comparing them to the ones in America. For the most part, they are the same, but still a lot of differences - like Target doesn't sell any food, crackers, etc. Oh, and the most interesting part is the amount of chocolate displayed EVERYWHERE!!! Since Cadberry is based out of Tasmania, that is the most popular chocolate around. And the eggs here are about 10x the size of the eggs you see in the US. They even have big football shaped eggs. I mean I'm sure you can find stuff like that in the US, but it is everywhere here - they don't believe in the little dinky eggs we usually get in our baskets.
Let's see, what else...oh yes, the eateries. For the most part, everything is almost anything Oriental or else pies...and I'm not talking about dessert pies. They have their meat pies, veggie pies, quiches and all these gourmet sandwiches - very different than in the US. And, at quite a few of the places in the food court, you can buy alcohol - now Dad, would you ever see that in a Westfield Mall in America?!?
I love being immersed a little more into the Australian lifestyle, but am also really looking forward to getting out of all the big cities and heading to the outback and then the beach life.
My next task now is to find out what bar will be open at 10am Monday morning so I can watch the SuperBowl!!!
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Do any of the aussie's care about the Superbowl? Bill's boycotting it this year because the Pack is out. Also, do they celebrate Groundhog day? Probably not. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Poop. Although, I'd be happy with only six more weeks of winter. Love the pics, Durnan. Keep 'em coming and have a Happy Groundhog Day!
No, they don't really care...but some do because they bet on it and try to make money. I don't know if they have Groundhog Day here, but I didn't hear anything about it, so maybe not. I will find out. Tell Bill "hi" for me!
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