Day 3

Buckle Down and Get to Work

24 August, Day 3


LOCATION: Melbourne




I woke up surprisingly fresh and jet lag free. I went for a workout in the hotel gym and found the gym to be just as big and well equipped as my local gym.

After my workout, I found  1932 Cafe for breakfast. It was in and old art deco arcade.  The location and the decor made it appropriately named.

Breakfast pudding is the best pudding of the day.

I had the avocado smash (which I have learned is quite popular here).  I had to learn how to order coffee in Melbourne, and for most of Australia: what's known as a coffee in the US is known as a "long black" in Australia. IF you just ask for a coffee, they will ask if you want a long or short black, espresso, or a Cappuccino. Once I had that sorted out, I wanted one of their specialty drinks which was the fusion of hot apple cider and a an apple pie. My Australian was not that good because the waiter returned with a plate and proclaimed "Breakfast pudding is the best pudding of the day." The "pudding" was an apple crumble cake cake to me.  I was not going to turn it down and just thought of this as an adventure.  The pudding was dense and rich.  The waiter realized eventually, that I had ordered the apple drink and not the pudding, so I received both, but only paid for the drink.

The apple drink I ordered

After breakfast, it was time to get to work finishing the presentation I would give the next day. I was able to get through all of the content I needed to add.  I hit a jet lag wall.  I had to take a nap.

After the nap it was time for the evening welcome reception.  I had the chance to meet some great people and great finger food.  The poppy seed encrusted salmon was a favorite. of mine  I was still groggy and wanted a good sleep, so I excused myself early to go bed.