After leaving our fifth floor apartment in a trendy neighborhood of Berlin in June, getting married, and leaving for an eight month backpacking trip–we arrived at our first destination three days ago: Melbourne!

And what an arrival it’s been. People are really what make a place and we couldn’t ask for any better than our dear friends Marion and Josh. Welcoming us to their city and their home with open arms as we get on our feet and prepare to spend the next six months as practically neighbors. Many good times ahead for old friends who haven’t seen much of each other over the last four years.

We found an apartment already (way to go, Agathe!) that I think we will be quite well off in. In a nice area known as Port Melbourne. Not too far from the water nor the city. There are a few breweries a rocks throw from our place too. I’d like to learn more about brewing beer so perhaps there’ll be a match.

It is a funny feeling being a foreigner in a country where you speak the same language. You are more alike than you probably know, but a sense of unpredictability or separation is still present. Maybe it will fade with time but for now it is quite unique and pretty cool!

Keep you “posted” 😉

Anthony